Prickle Forrest Books By Christina Benchoff May 26, 2026 Week 10 The Wrap up Too Many Platforms, Not Enough Time? Here’s What to Do Next Let’s be honest for a second: At some point during this series, you probably thought—“Okay…but how am I supposed to do all of this?” Short answer: You’re not. If there’sContinue reading “Too Many Platforms, Not Enough Time? Here’s What to Do Next”
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Newsletters for Authors: Your Direct Line to Readers
Prickle Forrest Books By Christina Benchoff May 19, 2026 Week 8 Newsletters Newsletters for Authors: Your Direct Line to Readers Here’s the honest truth: Social media is noisy. Algorithms change. Posts disappear. A newsletter? That goes straight to your readers’ inbox. You control it. You own it. And—best part—it reaches people who actually want toContinue reading “Newsletters for Authors: Your Direct Line to Readers”
Substack for Authors: Why You Should Own Your Audience
Prickle Forrest Books By Christina Benchoff May 12, 2026 Week 7 Substack Substack for Authors: Why You Should Own Your Audience Let’s start with a truth bomb: Social media is rented land. One algorithm change, one platform meltdown… and suddenly, your followers vanish—or never see your content. Substack? That’s your owned audience. You control it,Continue reading “Substack for Authors: Why You Should Own Your Audience”
YouTube for Authors: Is It Worth the Time and Camera Nerves?
Prickle Forrest Books By Christina Benchoff May 5, 2026 Week 6 YouTube YouTube for Authors: Is It Worth the Time and Camera Nerves? Let’s address the hesitation right away: “YouTube sounds like… a lot.” And you’re not wrong. It’s not the fastest platform.It’s not the easiest to start.And yes—it does take more effort than postingContinue reading “YouTube for Authors: Is It Worth the Time and Camera Nerves?”
Is X Worth It for Authors Anymore? A No-Fluff Guide
Prickle Forrest Books By Christina Benchoff May 12, 2026 Week 5 X — Formerly Twitter Is X Worth It for Authors Anymore? A No-Fluff Guide Let’s just go ahead and ask the question: Is it even worth being on X anymore? Short answer: It depends.Long answer: It depends on what you want out of it.Continue reading “Is X Worth It for Authors Anymore? A No-Fluff Guide”
Pinterest for Authors: The Secret Marketing Tool You’re Probably Ignoring
Prickle Forrest Books By Christina Benchoff April 28, 2026 Week 4 Pinterest Pinterest for Authors: The Secret Marketing Tool You’re Probably Ignoring Let’s start with a little reality check: Pinterest is not social media in the way you think it is. It’s not about going viral overnight.It’s not about constant posting.And it’s definitely not aboutContinue reading “Pinterest for Authors: The Secret Marketing Tool You’re Probably Ignoring”
Should Authors Be on TikTok? A Real Talk Guide to BookTok
Prickle Forrest Books By Christina Benchoff April 14, 2026 Week 3 – TikTok Should Authors Be on TikTok? A Real Talk Guide to BookTok Let’s just say what everyone’s thinking: “Do I really have to get on TikTok now?” Short answer: No.Better answer: Maybe—but not in the way you think. TikTok (aka BookTok in theContinue reading “Should Authors Be on TikTok? A Real Talk Guide to BookTok”
Instagram for Authors: Building a Brand Readers Actually Remember
Prickle Forrest Books By Christina Benchoff April 14, 2026 Week 3 – Instagram Instagram for Authors: Building a Brand Readers Actually Remember Let’s clear something up right away: Instagram is not just pretty pictures and latte foam art. It’s a branding powerhouse—and if you use it right, it can turn casual scrollers into loyal, investedContinue reading “Instagram for Authors: Building a Brand Readers Actually Remember”
Why Facebook Still Works for Authors (Yes, Really)
Prickle Forrest Books Why Facebook Still Works for Authors (Yes, Really) By Christina Benchoff March 31, 2026 Week 1 – Facebook Let’s address the elephant in the room: “Isn’t Facebook… kind of dead?” Short answer: No.Long answer: Not even close—especially if you’re an author. While newer platforms get all the buzz, Facebook quietly continues toContinue reading “Why Facebook Still Works for Authors (Yes, Really)”
A Beginner’s Guide to Social Media Platforms
March 2026 By Christina Benchoff Let’s start with a truth bomb:You do not need to be everywhere on social media. In fact, trying to show up on every platform at once is the fastest way to burn out, get frustrated, and quietly fade off into the sunset. At Prickle Forrest Books, we believe social mediaContinue reading “A Beginner’s Guide to Social Media Platforms”
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