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”

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”

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”