Find the right social media expert to help you connect with readers, build your author brand, and promote your work. 

By Julie Tyler Ruiz

CONTENTS:

• Why authors should leverage social media
• 3 social media and book marketing experts 
• Choosing the right social media platform
• Additional resources for building your author brand 

Why authors should leverage social media

As an author, you can use social media to share your work, ideas, and personality. It’s a way for potential readers to get to know your style before your book is even published and gives you a head start on building an audience that’s excited to read your work.

Building a following and standing out on social media presents several challenges to be aware of. Which social media platform should you choose? How do you master each platform's tools and meet audience expectations? How do you balance time between writing and content creation? What's the best way to stand out and get...

Explore three bestselling author website examples and get inspiration for developing your own site. 

By Julie Tyler Ruiz

CONTENTS:

• Overview
• James Clear: clean, book-centric design
• Sarah J. Mass: enchanting, immersive design
• Mark Manson: bold, life-centric approach
• Next steps

Overview 

Building an author website is a game-changer and a necessary step in growing your reader base. As I explore in my article, "Launch Your Author Website in 7 Steps," there are many benefits to having a website, even if your first site is simple and lean. Think of a website as a digital hub for your writing career, a dedicated space where you can showcase your work, connect with readers, and introduce them to who you are and what you write.

And remember: your site can grow as your writing career grows. As you build skills, complete projects, and build your audience, you can add content to your site that leads site visitors on an engaging journey through your work.  

In...

A quick start guide to launching your author website, sharing your work, and attracting loyal readers. 

By Julie Tyler Ruiz 

CONTENTS

• Benefits of an author website
• How to build an author website: 7 steps
• What’s next? Building your author brand beyond the website

Benefits of an author website

Imagine having a space online that’s all yours—a place where readers, publishers, and literary agents can find you and your work with just a few clicks. Your author website helps you stand out and establish your brand. It’s your personal platform where you control the story, share updates, showcase your writing, and amplify your voice in the world of books.

Whether you’re sharing sample chapters, posting blog articles, or simply letting readers know more about your journey as a writer, your website offers endless opportunities to connect.

Here's the best part:

• Building your first author website can be a smooth and exciting process, even if you don't...

Practice eight advanced strategies for developing a stand-out writing style readers crave. 

By Julie Tyler Ruiz

CONTENTS:

• Overview
• 8 advanced writing style strategies 
• Final writing style thoughts

Overview

Discover easy steps you can take to transform your writing in minutes. 

By Julie Tyler Ruiz

CONTENTS:

• Writing style overview
• 6 easy writing style tips
• Final writing style considerations

Writing style overview

What is writing style? Writing style refers to the unique way you express yourself in words. It includes sentence structure, tone, and word choice, as well as how these elements relate to the overall message and meaning of a piece of writing.

No matter your genre—fiction, blogging, content marketing, or creative nonfiction—improving your writing style makes your work more engaging. It helps you communicate ideas with your readers more effectively.

Below, you'll find 6 quick tips you can apply to a short writing sample to see instant results.

6 easy writing tips 

Grab a short sample of your writing, something that matters to you, in any genre. Then, use these tips to refine the sample quickly and see improvements right away. This is your chance to...

Explore your earning potential as a writer, break the myth of the underpaid writer, and discover what you can do to earn more doing what you love.  

By Julie Tyler Ruiz

CONTENTS:

• Job outlook for writers in 2025
• Writer salary averages based on job title
• Writer salary averages based on experience 
• Top paying US cities for writers
• Top paying companies for writers 
• Key learnings from salary data
• How to earn more as a writer

Job outlook for writers in 2025

When starting or advancing your career in professional writing, knowing your earning potential is an important step in charting your path. While the old stereotype of the "penniless writer" persists, the reality is far more promising—there are plenty of lucrative and fulfilling opportunities for turning your writing passion into a career.

My advice: Don't be swayed by hearsay or well-meaning advice suggesting that writing doesn’t pay. Instead, rely on solid,...

Launch your writing career with these 7 steps and get answers to the top questions aspiring writers are asking about their career prospects. 

By Julie Tyler Ruiz

Contents:

• How to become a professional writer: 7 steps
• Additional strategies for launching your writing career
• Frequently asked questions (FAQ) 

How to become a professional writer: 7 steps

Professional writing is a diverse and competitive field, with many opportunities to make a living doing what you love. There are many paths you could take. Some people start in another career and then transition into writing, while others train for a writing career from the start and then upgrade their skills, job titles, and income over time. 

For more background on what it means to write professionally, including essential skills, industry trends, and career paths, read my article, "Your 2025 Quick Guide to Professional Writing." 

Let's explore the main steps for launching a writing...

Get your start in professional writing or advance your writing career with this 2025 quick guide!

By Julie Tyler Ruiz

Contents:

• What is professional writing?

• What are the genres of professional writing?

• What is a professional writer?

• What sets professional writers apart? 

• Writing professionally: what to know in 2025

What is professional writing? 

Professional writing refers to any type of writing that you compose in the professional world to earn a living. As we'll explore in more depth below, professional writing encompasses a broad range of content for academic, business, and creative purposes. 

To be effective, a piece of professional writing should do the following: 

• Meet the needs of a specific audience. 
• Exhibit clarity and credibility. 
• Inspire action, effect change, or enable specific outcomes. 

What are the genres of professional writing? 

Professional writing comes in many forms. In...