Hey /lit/, I'm an unpublished writer about to begin sending out some of my stuff to agents/publishers and journals/reviews.
I have social media accounts but hardly any activity and little followers. Obviously, the only thing that will matter, ultimately, is the quality of the work, but I'm wondering if anyone here has any insight on how much my lack of social media will affect my chance of getting published?
Is it possible to be a new author in the 21st century without a social media presence? I'm not talking about established writers or well-known recluses. I'm asking about new, unproven authors.
>>8023305
I mean the more people that know you the better. You dont have to use it obnoxiously. but no one cares about you anyway until you publish so work on that.
>>8023305
>Is it possible to be a new author in the 21st century without a social media presence?
Of course, it's not that important. Focus on your work and your query letters. It's the publsiher who has to think about the marketing
dont worry about it.
don't listen to all these anons saying it won't matter. i will only not matter if your work is exceptionally strong, and statistically speaking, it probably isn't. it's 2016, your social media brand will matter regardless of the profession you are seeking. i suppose you could leave it blank, but if you really want to be published you should work on it first.
it's just social media, man. it's not that hard to talk to people
>>8023305
>Is it possible to be a new author in the 21st century without a social media presence?
Depends. If you write chic lit, romance, cheesy stories for 14 year old pink demographic (or older pathetic women), then you need that media presence. You need to be an attention whore.
If you write books for smart people, then no.
