We all have a list of authors we love. These authors only need to announce they have a book, and we are ready to purchase it —no synopsis needed. Well, friend, we are going to talk about three ways to support your favorite author beyond buying their next book. Hi, my name is She Nell. I am an author, blogger, independent publisher, and Literacy teacher. Here are three free ways you can support authors.
Support the author by leaving a review
Your words have power. Leaving a review is a great way to support authors. Your thoughts about their book will attract readers and help them choose to support the author. Your review is also helpful to the author, who may read it and consider your insights in their next project. Reviews also help the algorithms show the author’s books to more customers. What was the last book you reviewed? Let us know in the comments.
Support the author by sharing a post on social media
You don’t need to be an official booktoker or bookstagramer to share your reading. We love booktok, but it is also great to know what our friends are reading. Show your support for the book you are reading by simply posting, “Hey, I picked up (title of the book), and I like it.” You don’t, although you can have to post a reel or video. Sharing your reading life will help spread the word to your friends. Challenge: After you read this blog post, find the title of the book you are currently reading and tag authorshenell on Instagram and Author She Nell on Facebook.
Support the author by telling a friend
Don’t let friends miss out on good books. You can support authors by telling your friends what you are reading. If you would like to take it a step further, you can gift your friend a copy of the book. Two of my personal favorite books are Lies Women Believe and The Truth that Sets Them Free and For Colored Girls Who Consider Suicide/ When the Rainbow Was Not Enuf. I have owned and gifted multiple copies of each of these books.
Friend, you can support your favorite author or a new author by sharing their work with others. If you have a favorite or new author, feel free to share their name or book title with us in the comments.
Are you looking for a quick read?
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She Nell is the author of over 19 Christian Fiction books. In 2020 she published her tenth Amazon best seller Walking Crooked with Christ and became the CEO of Light and Salt Press LLC. Her blog Shenellinc.com is a go-to resource for writers and readers of Christian Fiction.