Into the FOLD: A Books and Lit Fest Podcast
Into the FOLD: A Books and Lit Fest Podcast
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Into the FOLD: A Books and Lit Fest podcast is hosted by authors Jael Richardson and Hudson Lin. Guided by Richardson and Lin’s inquisitive natures, love of books, and publishing expertise, Into the FOLD is a conversational dive deep into the history and current state of published storytelling in Canada.
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The podcast delves into themes surrounding literary diversity, publishing dynamics, and author advocacy, with episodes focusing on significant books such as '21 Thing You May Not Know About the Indian Act' which addresses Indigenous relations and 'A Mind Spread Out on the Ground' which tackles personal narratives and cultural identity.
Into the FOLD: A Books and Lit Fest podcast is hosted by authors Jael Richardson and Hudson Lin. Guided by Richardson and Lin’s inquisitive natures, love of books, and publishing expertise, Into the FOLD is a conversational dive deep into the history and current state of published storytelling in Canada.
Book marketing and the way readers choose new books has changed significantly in the last decade. Social media has created more personalized streams to find new authors, with many book influencers taking a hobby and a love of reading and turning it into a full-fledged business.
On today’s episode of Into the FOLD, Jael, Lin and Jessica Rampersad talk about how to break into the exciting but sometimes intimidating world of social media book influencing, both as a prospective influencer and as an author.
Jess’s Tips for Breaking Into the Book Influencing World:
- For new influencers, take the time to build a strong first impression. Create content that shows you’re involved in an author’s niche and that your network will be well connected to share relevant posts.
- As an author, understand your goals before reaching out to influencers and personal assistants. Whether it’s coordinating for a launch or growing your social media following, know what you’re asking for before you start the conversation.
- For everyone, remember it’s a marathon, not a sprint. Building a platform and relationships takes time and repetition. Be prepared to put in the work.
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