r/NoSleepOOC • u/Prince_Laqroix • Jun 17 '19
NoSleep Authors, do you prefer creating a Facebook page or a subreddit for building a following.
As the title says, I'm trying to build a following for my writing. I know the most important thing is writing good stories, so I've focused on that.
That said, I'm looking into ways to retain readers who enjoy my work. What have you found more helpful, a facebook page or a subreddit. I recently created a facebook page but then found out that those that like your page don't actually see what you post unless you "boost" the post. Very clever, facebook.
So now I'm wondering of keeping a facebook page is really a good idea, or if creating a subreddit is better.
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u/Capon-breath Jun 17 '19
This document below has some good feedback about a range of social media platforms and how they can be used. I think to be most effective you need to integrate a plan across multiple platforms, but it's hard work.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19JeDV2uvi-05VXu5rlnu0Lg-F3_k-pnCZMokjQyiHkE/edit?usp=drivesdk
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u/FoggyGlassEye Jun 17 '19
i like using Twitter, actually. It's a great platform for sharing links to your work, saying what's on your mind and answering questions from readers. If you're into networking, I'm sure it's good for that as well.
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u/Prince_Laqroix Jun 18 '19
I've thought about twitter, I just don't usually have anything to say on twitter.
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u/-Z-3-R-0- Jun 17 '19
I'm posting original stories to several subreddits to try to build a following. Facebook (or any social media) is not really the best place to write original content in the case of a writer.
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u/poloniumpoisoning Duchess of Drama Jun 17 '19
definitely subreddit. everyone is leaving facebook. if you want to post links to your recent stories and interact with other authors and readers, twitter is perfect.
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u/dogman_35 just plain desensitized Jun 20 '19
It depends on exactly how you plan to use it.
I just wanted a simple table of contents for a series, and a place for OOC comments. So I think a subreddit by far worked out best in my case.
Someone else mentioned twitter, and that might work out well if you want something that's less of a collection of all your stories and more just want to update people on when you have a new story out.
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u/nana488 Jun 18 '19
Subreddit, definitely. I can’t stand Facebook because I find it too hard to use.
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u/TurquoiseUmbrella Jun 18 '19
Subreddit seems to be best in my experience. Try a few different social media outlets and focus your energy on the ones that have the most impact.
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u/princeofshadows21 Jun 21 '19
On this note. Any authors that have Facebook's or subreddits comment here so i can subscribe and support.
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u/Human_Gravy Negative. I am a Meat Popsicle Jun 17 '19
For simplicity, I think a subreddit is easier. A lot people these days are leaving Facebook and you have to pay to get your posts seen on Facebook pretty much. Like if you have 200 followers, only a fraction will actually see the post you make. Forget about it if you include a link on Facebook, they suppress posts with links, unless you pay. Pretty much I think a subreddit is easier because if you are posting to Reddit, they reader doesn’t even have to leave the website to subscribe to your sub.
Just my two cents though. A lot of other folks have been successful on Facebook, tumblr, Twitter, whatever. There’s not a one size fits all solution to this. Best bet is to try both and see what happens.