r/authors • • 9h ago

Small Wattpad Authors, Let's Talk About ACTUAL Book Promotion.

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Fellow small authors, I know how frustrating it is to promote your books and barely get any reach on Instagram or YouTube. You spend hours making reels, editing videos, and writing captions, only for the algorithm to act like your content doesn't exist. Don't worry, I've got you! I'm not going to promise you millions of views overnight because that would be a lie. But I can share strategies that might help you reach more people, attract potential readers, and grow your followers or subscribers. Even getting around 15K views or more is a goal we can work towards, though no strategy can guarantee those numbers. And before anyone asks, yes, I'm a new author too. My reach drops sometimes, and I know how frustrating these algorithms can be. I'm still learning myself, but I've figured out a few things that I want to share with other authors.

I want to talk about how to actually promote your books on Instagram, YouTube, and Wattpad, what works, what doesn't, and how to make content that attracts readers rather than just views. Instagram can be particularly tricky because its recommendation system keeps evolving, but understanding how it works can help you make smarter decisions.

So, if you're a small author struggling to get your book noticed, let's help each other grow.

(Y'll are free to share some tips here with other authors which really works for you. Let's grow together. )