If you want to share your message in a book and a business, get inspired by following other author-entrepreneurs and seeing how they write about their work on social media. Below are seven fun author entrepreneurs to follow on Facebook for inspiration, education, and more than a few laughs.
I found these folks because, like you maybe, I spend a fair bit of time decompressing from my day on Facebook. Recently, as I was scrolling past yet another ad for “the world’s favorite, revolutionary, never-seen-before, powered by NASA technology, all new dog collar” (because of that one time I googled “cute dog collars”), I decided enough was enough. If I was going to waste time on Facebook, I wanted it to be worthwhile.
So I decided to unfollow a bunch of pages and like a whole load more that inspire my writing and make me smile.
It’s amazing when we see others doing what we want to do, and nailing it.
It helps me see what’s possible.
It inspires confidence.
And it just puts me in a damn better mood. I want that for you, too.
The entrepreneurial spirit
I work with many people who want to write a book about what they do for work. They’re coaching, teaching, consulting, leading, mentoring, and otherwise sharing what they know in some kind of business format, and now they want to reach a bigger audience by putting that message into a book.
Or they want to write a book, and they imagine (dream, hope, wish) they might one day start a business sharing that same message in another format.
Whether they’re in a corporate job, running their own business, or not acting on anything just yet…
They have an entrepreneurial spirit.
And if you’re reading this, you might too.
So I wanted to follow author-entrepreneurs on Facebook. People who are sharing their message far and wide through a book and a business.
Because if you want to get your message out there, this is an inspired way to do it.
Here are 7 fun author entrepreneurs to follow on Facebook
1. The Korean Vegan
The Korean Vegan, also known as Joanne Molinaro, is a New York Times bestselling author and James Beard Award Winner, and she has over four million followers across social media. Wowza.
She’s the author of The Korean Vegan Cookbook: Reflections And Recipes From Omma’s Kitchen and, as she says, “I veganize Korean food. I Koreanize everything else.”
Now, I ain’t a vegan. In fact, I just ordered a whole friggin’ cow (minus the face parts) from our local farmer. Daisy gunna taste good.
But I love the photos Joanne shares online, and I love her honest and profound take on life, food, and a little joy. Check out The Korean Vegan here.
2. Malcolm Gladwell
This dude is one of my favorite authors. He’s banged out FIVE New York Times bestsellers plus a whackload of slightly less-selling but still gang-buster books. He was named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, and Foreign Policy called him a Top Global Thinker.
And THAT is why I like his stuff. He thinks carefully. Critically. Comically, sometimes. And then he writes what he’s thinking.
And that’s what writing great books is all about: thinking, then sharing that thinking clearly and engagingly.
I see so many people try to jump straight into writing.
I want you to stop.
Think.
Get really clear on what you’re thinking.
Question your thoughts. Critique them. Think again.
Then delve into writing.
Your words will be so much more resonant and persuasive for it. Follow Malcolm Gladwell here to see how a master gets this shit done.
3. Gretchen Rubin
I discovered Gretchen when I googled “Why don’t I do the things I want to do?” Seriously.
I mean, I’m stellar when writing for clients or doing anything for work. But when I’ve scheduled time to write my own novel?
Suddenly I’m compelled to scrub the kitchen cabinets super-shiny-clean.
So why can’t I do the things I tell myself I should do?
Because I’m a Rebel. According to Gretchen. And she’s spot on.
She’s a five-time New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, and speaker, and creator of the Four Tendencies framework, which explores happiness and good habits.
I learned A LOT about myself as a Rebel personality in her book Better Than Before: What I Learned About Making and Breaking Habits—to Sleep More, Quit Sugar, Procrastinate Less, and Generally Build a Happier Life. It made my life make sense in a new, genuinely helpful way.
And she posts on Facebook a ton with life tips, insights, and curious questions. Check her out—and maybe learn something about yourself—on Gretchen Rubin’s Facebook page.
4. Jon Acuff
Jon Acuff ain’t no boring preacher. This man is funny. So are his books. He’s written seven New York Times bestsellers and is one of INC’s Top 100 Leadership Speakers.
Jon also has great Facebook game. He shares snippets from his podcast, All it Takes is a Goal, behind-the-scenes pics from life and speaking gigs, and lots of inspiration to make goals, achieve the shit out of them, and live a better life for it.
While you’re checking him out, his books are a masterclass in structuring non-fiction, so I highly recommend getting one (a few?) and analyzing what he does.
Warning: this will be hard.
You will get sucked into his stories and ideas. You’ll end up just reading without analyzing anything.
That’s cool.
But go back after and look for how he entranced you. Watch for the patterns of story, analysis, and argument. He weaves the elements together super slick, and if you want to write non-fiction, his writing and his social game are both worth studying.
You can find his Facebook here.
5. Clever Girl Finance
Clever Girl Finance helps women from all walks of life ditch debt, save money, and build real wealth. Their CEO, Bola Sokunbi, just threw down on Good Morning America talking about her new book, Choosing to Prosper: Triumphing Over Adversity, Breaking Out of Comfort Zones, and Achieving Dreams.
The interesting thing is she hangs out on Facebook as her brand—Clever Girl Finance—not her personal self. Of course her personal self is there dropping videos and lives and photos and a ridiculous amount of free value.
But she’s done a brilliant job of holding the distinction that so many author entrepreneurs are worried about: she’s fully present and engaging on social media without revealing every piece of her life.
You don’t need to bare your soul and every piece of dirty laundry to make social work for you, your book, and your message. Follow Clever Girl Finance for a great example of how to do it well.
6. Brené Brown
Brené Brown is a researcher and storyteller who’s spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy.
What does that mean?
She gives fascinating talks and writes crazy-thought provoking books about that mushy shit that makes us human.
Except it ain’t so mushy when she breaks it down. It actually makes a ton of sense, and helps me understand the world and myself better.
As I write, she’s taking a three-month scheduled break from social media before returning in the fall, but she has a treasure trove of inspiring and entertaining social posts.
If you’re not sure what to post on your own Facebook page, watch what Brené does. She repurposes content from her books, podcast, TV shows, and more into engaging social posts. She reuses stuff constantly—and her audience are thrilled because it helps ensure they don’t miss anything.
Repurposing content benefits all. Hurrah! Check out Brené Brown’s Facebook page here.
7. An unashamed plug for Green Goose Writing
Yup, here it is: an unashamed plug for you to follow my Facebook page for Green Goose Writing.
Why should you follow? Because I’m funny.
Or at least, I share funny shit. About writing. And failing to write. And being okay anyway.
I share things that will make you smile—at me, yourself, life, and this funny thing called writing.
When we engage in joy and laughter, we lighten our mental and emotional load and feel more inspired, which helps us continue working toward our writing dreams.
Plus I share pictures of my cat, Barney, who is adorable and also wants to encourage you to succeed.
Barney’s got your back. If you follow him back!
Be deliberate about being inspired
Whoever you choose to follow on social media, choose deliberately.
Find people and pages that comfort, inspire, educate, or entertain you. Choose how you interact with these platforms and wgar you expose yourself to as you scroll.
Because social media doesn’t have to be a desolate pit of unethical ads for “the world’s best dog collar.” It truly can be a place of inspiration.
And we all need a little more of that in our writing lives.
Go find your inspiration. Go find a way to keep writing.
Thanks,
Liz “Find Me on Facebook” Green
Editor, Book Coach, and Ghostwriter
Green Goose Writing
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