“I just want to write - why do I have to be on social media??”
There's increasing pressure on writers to establish an online presence. Does this mean you have to make content? Learn what the 'The Algorithm" is? Do silly dances to sell your writing??
Join me for a deeply practical, no nonsense* online workshop on how to make social media work for YOU. This is a 90 minute workshop full of knowledge sharing, case studies, simple exercises to get you kickstarted, a chance to have feedback on your socials via The Wheel** and you get a “goody bag” of content ideas to take away. We'll primarily focus on the platforms Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Social Media Proficiency?
All attendees need to have a basic understanding of what social media is and how to use it (i.e. how to upload, navigate at least one of the platforms above etc). If you’ve never used social media in your life this workshop won't be quite right for you, as I won't be teaching you how to use social media, but how to maximise it.
The focus is on unlocking the full potential of social media as a writer, and ways to use it without being overwhelmed.
What Kind Of Writers?
All writers across form and genres are welcome! Novelists, poets, journalists, non-fiction and more - pull up a seat.
About the Workshop:
- There will be a short break in the middle.
- There will be a Q&A at the end, participants are welcome to ask questions in the chat throughout.
- All are welcome to have their cameras off, there is no audience interaction where I would ask you to turn on your camera and mic unless you want to take part in The Wheel.
- **The Wheel! I will ask people if they would like me to pull up their social media page and we'll give feedback on it. I'll place names of those who'd like to take part in a spinny wheel and randomly select a name. This is entirely optional!!
About Me:
I'm Christy Ku, a writer, poet and workshop facilitator. I've worked with the BBC, Barbican, Sky Arts, the Science Museum, London Transport Museum, Museum of London, National Union of Students, Kakilang, Apples & Snakes, Underpinned and more.
I was the former head of Features and Interviews for TenEighty Magazine, a publication on YouTube and internet culture. I was also a contributor for Penguin's TikTok channel.
I'm an alumn of the Barbican Young Poets, New Earth Theatre Academy, the National Youth Theatre and Royal Court Theatre Playwriting Group. Currently, I'm part of the Southbank New Poets Collective.
I can be found on @kukadoodles across all social media. My website: christyku.co.uk
*I have no course or e-book etc I'm secretly trying to sell, this is all I have lol