Social media is a fantastic way to share your writing, what you’ve learned about the process and the craft, and help you find your readers. But if getting started and growing your online presence feels more overwhelming than exciting, I totally get it. Better yet, I've got you. Here are thirty social media post ideas for writers to help get you posting today!
And if you want to kickstart your blog as well, make sure you check out our best three blog post templates here.
What Should I Write About?
The great thing about social media is that you can write about, well, anything! But if you really want to connect with other authors and readers, you should remember to get them talking as well.
Just like you wouldn’t want to join a perpetual one-sided conversation, the best way to get—and keep—followers is to invite them into the discussion.
Even when you're sharing your work, you should think about what people are getting out of your posts. For example, are they getting writing tips? Encouragement? A book review or a new book to buy? A chance to give their own perspective or share their struggles?
Ask lots of questions, invite readers to share their opinions, and make your posts as interactive as you can. Your readers will thank you (perhaps quite literally in your replies!).
And don't forget to let your personality and writing style shine!
How do I use these prompts?
You can use these prompts in several different ways, depending on the social media platform you're using. For example, if you wanted to share what your writing routine looks like right now on Threads or Instagram, you might write a couple of sentences about your process plus a picture of your notebook or desk setup to go along with it.
If you're using Facebook, you might write a longer post, more like a blog post, with or without a picture.
If you're using TikTok or Instagram Live, you might take a video of your writing space and talk through your writing habits, along with the tools you like to use.
There are so many ways you can use these content ideas, which is what makes them so versatile—and reuable!
Thirty Social Media Content Ideas for Writers
Here are thirty post ideas you can use across social media platforms. You can use them as jumping off points for an anecdote or inspiring story, or even in polls or as questions to ask your followers.
Writing Journey & Process
- Why I started writing, and what keeps me going
- What my current writing project is about/What inspired the idea for my story
- An update on my writing project (maybe even book cover art reveal!)
- A behind-the-scenes look at my writing process
- What my writing routine looks like right now
- The biggest challenge I’m facing with my current project
- What I’ve learned from writing/querying/publishing my book
- How my writing has changed over time
Character-Focused Posts
- Meet the main character of my story (or a character Q&A)
- The character I had the most fun writing
- The character who surprised me the most
- A character backstory that didn’t make it into the book
- My character’s greatest strength and greatest flaw
- Which character I relate to the most (and why)
- How I created the characters in my story
Worldbuilding & Story Elements
- My story's setting and why I chose it
- The themes I’m exploring in my writing
- The conflict at the heart of my story
- My favorite scene I’ve written so far
- A scene that was difficult to write
- Things readers might not notice about my story's world
Personal Reflection as a Writer
- What writing this book/story means to me
- A writing lesson I learned the hard way
- The moment I felt like a “real” writer
- What I hope readers will take from my book/story
Fun & Reader Engagement Posts
- Books or stories that influenced my writing
- My favorite characters in fiction (and why)
- What I’m reading right now as a writer (or a peek at your TBR list (to-be-read list)
- Five things readers might be surprised to learn about my story
- Questions readers have asked me about my writing
Bonus: If you get any fan art, make sure to share it!
Start Your Content Creator Journey Today
There you have it! I hope you enjoyed these social media post ideas, and that they gave you some inspiration for your next post.
Maybe you could even use some of these ideas to create a content calendar for yourself? Let us know how you go, and don't forget to have fun!
What’s your favorite topic to post about? Let us know in the comments!
PRACTICE
Social media can be an incredible tool for book marketing and connecting with others in the writing and publishing community. Today, let's post something!
Set the timer for fifteen minutes, then draft a post based on one of the post ideas above. Think about what social media platform you'd like to use and even whether you'd add a picture to your post or not (and what it would be. If you're not sure, pets and coffee mugs are always a great choice. They definitely get me clicking!). When you're finished, share your post in The Write Practice Pro workshops, and leave some feedback for your fellow writers.
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Happy writing!
Elizabeth Nettleton is an author and editor currently based in Oxfordshire, England. An avid reader and writer since childhood, she was once so engrossed in her book that she ran into a lamppost.
There is nothing Elizabeth loves more than magic and getting lost in other worlds (except for her family, friends, and pets, of course!), so she primarily writes fantasy, sci-fi, and horror. When she's not reading or writing, you can find her playing with her kids, daydreaming, or trying not to die in a video game.
You can learn more about Elizabeth's projects on her website, or say hello to her on X here.
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