Behind the Scenes: Dipping Your Toes into Social Media (Let’s Talk About It 💛)

Okay, real talk—social media can be scary.

If you’re an indie author just starting to put yourself out there, it can feel awkward, overwhelming, and a little like walking into a party where everyone else already knows each other. You wonder what to post, how often to post, and whether anyone is even listening. (They are, even when it doesn’t feel like it.)

But here’s the good news!

You don’t have to do this perfectly.

Or loudly.

Or like anyone else.

Social media is part of being an indie author now—not because you need to be everywhere, but because it’s one of the ways readers discover us and connect with our stories.

And that connection? That’s the magic. ✨

That said.

👉 Not every platform needs to look the same.
👉 Not every account needs to work the same way.

Your TikTok can be chaotic fun.
Your Instagram can be pretty book vibes.
Your Facebook can be cozy and chatty.
Your Substack can be calm, thoughtful, and yours.

You get to choose what fits your comfort level and your energy. Start small. Try things out. Keep what feels good and quietly let go of what doesn’t. There’s no “right” way to show up—only your way.

And please hear this part clearly.

💛 Boundaries are not optional—they’re essential.

You are allowed to:

• Log off when you’re tired

• Keep parts of your life private

• Skip trends that make you cringe

• Protect your peace without apologizing

Visibility doesn’t mean access to all of you, all the time.

Because while writing comes from the heart, being an author is a career choice, not a hobby. And careers deserve structure, sustainability, and care. Treat this work—and yourself—with the same respect you would any other profession.

Social media is just a tool. Not a judgment. Not a scoreboard. Not a measure of your talent or your success.

So dip your toes in.
Be curious, not pressured.
Show up as you.
And most importantly—have a little fun with it.

You’re doing the best you can, and that truly is enough. 💕📚

Keep up the good work!

del mare alla stella,
C.D. Gorri