Why Writers Should Have a Facebook Fan Page
What is a facebook Fan Page?
A facebook fan page is a page on the facebook site dedicated to a media professional, celebrity icon, or other business entity. Facebook has built-in options to choose from including "Writer". For an example of what a fan page for a writer may look like, click here to view mine. The facebook fan page looks and works similar to a profile page. However, there is no need to accept friend requests, as people can only "like" your fan page.
How Can I Get a facebook Fan Page?
Anyone with a facebook account can create a fan page for themselves or their business. It's free and easy to set up. Just like many features on a facebook profile, page features are labeled and fairly easy to figure out. On the facebook home page, when you are signed in, click on "ads and pages", located in the left sidebar. Once you get on that page, click "create page". You may be asked to allow the application or agree to some terms. Facebook gives the instructions after that point. If you still can't figure it out, find a techie writer friend like me to ask for help.
Why Do I Need a facebook Fan Page?
There are many reasons that a facebook fan page is a good idea for writers. Whether you write fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or prose, benefits apply. This is also true whether you are an online writer or produce content solely for print publication.
- - Cornering promotion - Some don't like the idea of promoting their links to their facebook friends. On the other hand, some friends don't like it either. A facebook fan page can help you corner that promotion to a location for those who do want to view it. You may find that many of your friends will "like" your page to keep up with it.
- - Limiting Your facebook Friend List - Do like to keep your facebook friend list low or limit it to just personal friends and family? By creating a facebook fan page, you can do this more effectively. You don't have to turn away clients who want to interact, but you don't have to friend them either.
- - Creating an Online Presence - Many use facebook fan pages as a means to help create an online presence. It's a public page. Therefore, it will most likely be crawled and indexed by Google. If your facebook profile is private, your promotion there is only limited to people you already know. You can reach a wider audience with a public fan page.
As you can see, there are many reasons why a writer should have a facebook fan page. The networking and business opportunities alone are reason enough to jump in and try it out. It also can be quite fun interacting, just like on your facebook profile. Don't have your facebook fan page yet? Can you give me a good reason why? If not, go make one!
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35 Comments
Post a CommentThanks, great info, I love your facebook page, I clicked like so that I can follow you there. I appreciate all the help I get from reading your articles. Thanks so much :)
I am getting so much out of your articles, Lyn. I checked out your facebook page, and I can see where this would really be useful to have. I'm looking at all you have up on the Web, and am really impressed. You seem to be a good model to follow of how to be successful at this Web writing thing!
Wow, I feel like every article of yours I read, the better informed I am about how to successfully promote my work! Thanks again!
Thank you for writing this article Lyn
Thanks for the article. I am considering doing this, but haven't made the commitment yet.
I have one for my blog, should I have one for me as a writer as well? Seems like too much to keep up with LOL
Now this is a good idea. Someone has suggested this to me already. Great to see you writing about it Lyn.
The more I read about getting a fan page, the more convinced I become. Still thinking about it...
Yes, FaceBook has definitely proven to boost my page views, and is a great way to get news, while staying in touch with friends and family, all at the same time!
I have been debating with myself about starting a fan page because my manuscript is still unpublished. Thanks for the great artical.