Have you ever really wanted to post on social media about a book – but you don’t own the physical book? Or are you an indie author on KU with digital copies of your book? Fret not! I am here to tell you that it doesn’t matter whether or not you own a physical copy of a book. There is still great content you can create!

As an international reader, physical books are often expensive or hard to find in physical stores around me. This means that I often rely on digital books on my Kindle and audiobooks to hit my reading goal with all the titles I want to read. After being a part of the bookish community for years, I have picked up a few tips and tricks from watching all the creative content creators out there. Let’s dive into the world of e-books and DIY content creation! If you want more tips, check out our blog post on creating content without showing your face.

Audiobooks

Let’s start with the biggest challenge of them all – audiobooks! How do you photograph something that you are listening to? My favorite way is to just simply take casual pictures of how things are. With my content, the more laid back and casual it is – the better my engagements are. No matter what device you are listening on, there are so many cute options out there. Don´t be afraid to show your personality; the more alive your content is – the more engaging it will be!

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• Here’s a very simple example: my desk, a cuppa, and a snowy day outside, of course, combined with a fitting audiobook, Deck the Halls by Tessa Bailey.

E-Readers

Kindle and other digital reading devices are lifesavers: mobile reading that can follow you everywhere. They are also a very financially smart choice. It might feel challenging to create content with your Kindle without having it become repetitive. However, there are multiple ways you can showcase your Kindle reads while still having the book at the center stage.

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• Show the cover! While my Kindle only shows a black-and-white version of the cover, you can still make it interesting! Have a colorful background, and theme it around your book. Here, I have a great fall read, The Girl in White by Lindsay Currie, paired with a cute fall-themed bookshelf.

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• If you still want to show the cover but prefer a little more color in your photos, editing the digital cover onto the Kindle screen is very simple. Many free tools are available that can help you make all the edits you want! Canva is a must for every bookish creator.

Other Digital Ideas

If you have been on Bookstagram for the past year, you must have seen the recent trend of digitally edited book spreads filled with recommendations. Creators have gotten so creative with tools such as Canvas, and the options are endless! Get creative, and don’t be afraid to stand out!

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• I love a bold headline that catches the audience’s attention immediately. Gallery posts are a great way to increase engagement, as audiences will spend more time on your post, swiping between the various pictures. Here’s an example of an Olympic romance book series I did. 

Remember that you are not limited to pictures; get creative with reels and videos! While I am still learning my way around reels and video edits, they are still one of my favorite ways to show a lot of titles simultaneously.

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• Take your TBR and up the game with edits that follow the beat of your favorite song.

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• Be bold! Get your audience’s attention from the first few seconds of a video. Relatable and fun clips are often the most engaging videos. Asking questions at the beginning of a video is a great way to have the viewer stick around. 

Whether you are a newcomer or a veteran on bookish social media, know that this is the space to get creative. Whether you have ten physical books or a hundred, you can still create beautiful content that showcases your personality—feeling inspired? Check out some of our book tours, including e-books, and challenge yourself to try out a new type of content!