Brainstorm ONE MONTH of Social Media Posts in 30 Minutes ✨ Social Media Ideas for Authors

[@HeartBreathings]

I've been working on a way to make my social media brainstorming and planning easier, and I've finally figured it out! Between my Notion content calendar and THIS brainstorming template, it's getting better and easier, and my results are looking good! Let me know if you enjoyed this in the comments, and don't forget to grab your template!

[@elmiathewriter]

Please make a video about how you plan your newsletter content! As always the queen of productivity delivered beyond our expectations!

[@sallymonck5863]

Hi Sarra, I can confirm - yes, Sally does like this kind of content from you 😊

[@HeartBreathings]

😂 yes!! Best comment ever!!!

[@hollychristensen2669]

Ahhh! This is amazing! I can't tell you how much stress this relieves. I thought a helpful video would contain a few suggestions, but an actual outline?! For free! You're the best Sarra- thank you so, so much!❤

[@HeartBreathings]

You're welcome! I'm here to serve!

[@SIMulatedSara]

Thank you for this video. I'm just starting to entertain the idea of starting a KZbin channel. The idea's been marinating for over a year, and I've just started to listen to that voice and do some research to see if it's actually something that I think i can and want to do. This video came at the right moment! My fav visual cues that you use are your plotting wall, your notebooks/planners, and your desk! Like the thumbnail for your annotating video is sooo divine! Just look at all those pens, sticky notes, page flags! I NEED to know what you're doing with all that, I'm in!

[@HeartBreathings]

If you're inclined to start a channel, go for it! That's what I did and I'm so glad!

[@SMMapleAuthor]

ahhh you've saved me! I have been in a panic trying to figure out what to post during launch week next week! Having a tool like this makes me feel so much more confident as I kick off my debut~ (now can you teach me how to take nice flatlay photos? 😛)

[@HeartBreathings]

haha, I feel like that's an art I still haven't quite mastered. Hope your launch goes well!! Send me a link! I'm going to do some book launch content when I gear up to publish TDOVS and I can't wait!

[@SMMapleAuthor]

@@HeartBreathings I'm so excited for TDOVS~! I'll definitely link you my book, Fae & Fury, once it's up! Where is best to share that link? Email? The Facebook group?

[@imphelpswriter]

OMGosh!! I was waiting for this one! I have already started using the Notion content Calendar template you created and gave us in the previous video. And, yay this template is in my inbox! I just love your videos!! Thank you so much for sharing with us 🥰

[@tarapadabrinkley3422]

Amazing as always! The visual topic is genius and the way you write the caption is just so organic. I'm so unnatural with social media. I just rather not.

[@HeartBreathings]

So glad it's helpful!!

[@AuntieExtrasCrafts]

To be honest, I'm just doing my copy edits on my manuscript but my brain injury has made my energy and concentration fatigue front and center. When I see this laid out, it's like I have a fighting chance at making a system that can help more people with my book on mental health. Thank you.

[@HeartBreathings]

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this right now, but I'm glad my video was helpful!

[@AuntieExtrasCrafts]

@@HeartBreathings I'm waiting on my professional copy edits after doing work myself from a friend who has been gracious enough to offer her services with no charge because she knows that I had lost a lot of work since my TBI :) I literally was able to think of my images and pillars and now when I have the energy probably after nano, I will have a game plan

[@marylundholm]

Such a helpful outline! Thank you for always sharing.

[@PlanwithLaken]

Oh my goodness, the idea of the visual topic and the caption topic being different is something I’ve never thought about!!!

[@laeahglez5538]

Thank you Sarra! You always bring us such value, and in my case now, at such an ideal time. I'm about to launch my first book and planning group takeovers. I also want to revamp my FB group (which never really took off and it is now sadly neglected. There's only two people in it right now, myself and one of my ARC readers. I want to know how to grow my FB reader group. Do you have a video on how to do that? If not, that's a suggestion for a future video 😊😊

[@HeartBreathings]

That's a good idea for sure! I love my reader group so much!

[@smut.and.stockinette]

THANK YOU! I have worked with the idea of content pillars before but always got stuck with the other half of things…this is genius and so helpful

[@HeartBreathings]

You're welcome! I could not get my head around it until I started thinking if it like this!

[@dishachi]

I swear Sarra you are a mind reader! I've been trying to find a way to stay on top of my social media because I'm honestly horrible at it and this seems like the perfect solution. I'm going to implement it into a social media calendar on Canva! Thanks again.

[@anniekehler4891]

This is honestly a total gamechanger. Thank you!

[@HeartBreathings]

Yay! So glad you feel that way!

[@tashagaines8458]

I am so grateful for tools like this! I am setting up next month and it is coming together so well ❤️ thank you so much for making my writing life easier!! You rock!!

[@cassiemerson7789]

This is so incredibly helpful! I struggle with social media and am so inconsistent and this is just what I need. I'd encourage anyone too to freeze the top row and first column to be able to always see your headings 😉

[@HeartBreathings]

Ahh, there's always a better way to do things with spreadsheets than I know how to do! Do you just right click on it to freeze? I need to go look. Thank you!

[@cassiemerson7789]

@HeartBreathings in excel is under the view tab, I'm not so savvy with Google sheets but I'd assume it's the same or close🤷🏽‍♀️

[@undertheradar-skr]

You are SUCH an amazing teacher AND mentor Sarra!❤

[@HeartBreathings]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@ZoeBurtonAudiobooksAndMore]

This is my favorite of all the videos you've done. Thank you so much for this! This is going to be so helpful!! I paused the video to share this week's bedtime read on my Facebook page. LOL

[@HeartBreathings]

Thank you! And yay you, getting those social posts up! Good job!

[@wowkir]

I watched this video a year ago and it really stuck with me. Now I'm back and actually am ready to implement it. Thank you so much, this is brilliant!

[@KimJanoti]

My God! Are you an actual angel dropped from heaven?? Something about the way you articulate things makes everything click for me. Thank you, Sarra!

[@shannonkhsmith141]

Truly life-giving for me! And at the perfect time. Thank you so much, truly!

[@loridee21]

Hey Sarra! I just discovered this video and am thrilled that this will help me with my social media content. While watching this, I already filled in content for two weeks worth of posts! I'm still trying to figure out how I can incorporate some Visuals with Content, but I'm sure it'll come soon enough. Again, Thanks for sharing this!

[@DoveDayDreams]

Thank you for this video ❤ I thought of 4 new ideas in a matter of minutes using this method

[@tishspirationstation2845]

This is great! I am new to Notion, and learning as much as I can.

[@jenniferraudenbush4946]

Extremely helpful process! ❤ Thank you so much! ❤🎉😊

[@Jorym]

This seems really fun to play with. Thank you!!

[@Moosewrites]

OK this is EXACTLY what I needed! Feel like you read my mind!! Thank you Sarra 🤩

[@HeartBreathings]

I'm so happy to hear this!!

[@JodeeJeanDanielsJustWrite]

You are the best! This is great! HUGS :)

[@HeartBreathings]

Thanks Jodee!

[@railandis15]

You posted this at the perfect time

[@HeartBreathings]

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[@xBine92]

😊 This was so helpful! 😅 Any other illustrators here who like to share their pillars for some inspiration?

[@mariajromaley]

So helpful !! Thx. Kisses from France

[@tortagialla]

Thank you for sharing such great info 🙏

[@SharlritaDeloatch]

Love this thank you!

[@ShellysCreativeLife]

Thank you for this idea!

[@Tarotkaartje]

Oh geez, now I need to organize my photos. They are a mess... but other than that, this is brilliant!!

[@CreatedbySusanMontgomery]

I needed this today, thank you!

[@cecilywolfe4571]

thank you!

[@HeartBreathings]

You're welcome! Hope it's helpful!

[@JennatheSoulWriter]

Thank you for giving us such sage advice!

[@theredmushroomproductions8967]

Thank you for this video and worksheet. I have been trying to maintain my website and an account on Medium. I get overwhelmed and then self sabotage. I will try this method thanks again.

[@jenniferbrooks--planj5459]

This is a great idea. I’m on social media for my business. Do you have a place where you keep your visuals?

[@HeartBreathings]

Right now they just live on my phone but I'm moving the cover images into Notion as a starting point.

[@kittenkajiragaming]

I would love to do an "intro to the author" post & let my readers know a bit about me. i have a VERY "out of the ordinary" family life (i'm polyamorous_. i am not shy about who i am as a person, do you think mentioning this (sometimes) taboo "lifestyle" as part of my family life would hinder readers? i know (for me) i am more apt to finding authors that hold my values (i LOVE finding polyam authors!). should i add this too?

[@dianemartin3492]

Question: If I want to post a visual topic photo of an author's book I enjoyed (maybe to review in my content pillar), can I use one from that author's IG account? I often see aesthetic mockups with a newly released book, and then they're sent out for the street team to use in social media posts. Does that mean I can also grab one of those photos and use it on my own account? I would give attribution to the author.

[@HeartBreathings]

It's a good idea to DM the author and ask if you can use it with attribution, but most people are totally okay with that. I personally would get permission and always link back to their account!

[@wowkir]

What does "Community" content look like? What would be an example caption from that pillar?

[@alicewarner9331]

Hello Sarra. These are great ideas. Q: Will we be able to pre-register for the next Publish and Thrive? I'm going to be able to join this time and don't want to miss out.

[@HeartBreathings]

So glad you're going to join! I don't have a specific way to register early but just make sure you're on the newsletter and maybe set a calendar notification for January 21 because that's when I'm opening it up!!

[@alicewarner9331]

@@HeartBreathings Jan 21 Got it!!! Thank you :)

[@ChristieOdendaal-mz5ng]

Okay my main problem what do I post is still not solved. Now I need to think do I want 1 visual and 1 content Pilar or do I want to combine some of the options. At least I know how to get the options

[@nildam.bonilla5849]

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[@QueenViolet]

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[@HeartBreathings]

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