Social Video Secrets: TikTok, Instagram, and Beyond
Within a few years of TikTok’s meteoric rise in popularity and adoption, vertical video became core content across every social media platform, with algorithms reworking to prioritize creators and personalities who make video part of their mix.
Video-forward platforms including Instagram, TikTok and YouTube shorts—but also Facebook, X, Threads and even LinkedIn—reward users for bravely showing up on camera to share their thoughts and passions, and they all host rich, engaged and voracious communities of readers ready to discover you and your writing. In this session, discover what it takes to get started with (or improve!) your social video game, including what to post and where to reach new fans, build your platform and become an influential author.
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Horror Writing Virtual Conference
Writer’s Digest University is pleased to present a one-of-a-kind online event for horror writers! On October 26, 2024, our annual Horror Writing Virtual Conference will provide expert insights from Tim Waggoner, Carol Williams, and two other bestselling horror authors. Spend the day learning techniques for honing your craft, then optionally receive a personalized critique of your query letter from a participating literary agent.
Short Short Story Competition
ENTER NOW! Writer’s Digest’s competition for short fiction is now accepting entries. Send us your best…in 1,500 words or fewer.
EARLY-BIRD DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 15, 2024