Victoria Wood on Turning Bookstagram Into a Business

A weekly newsletter by a publishing professional with a decade of experience. This is for writers seeking publishing tools, readers looking for great recs, and humans who love to journal, observe, and reflect.I sought Victoria Wood out because I really enjoyed the aesthetic of her Instagram feed and the variety of information she shared. If you take a look, you will notice that Victoria shares short book reviews using the carousel feature, she invites her community in by letting them see her engaging hobbies, she showcases her bookish humor and more. She used this consistency to build trust that publishers now rely on.What stands out most about Victoria’s journey is not speed, but patience. She spent years posting before the first paid opportunity; years of learning what works and what connects. If you are trying to figure out how to become a bookstagrammer, this is the chat you should prioritize. In this conversation, we dive into…* how to start on bookstagram* what publishers are looking for when partnering with influencers* how to grow an audience without burning out or chasing the algorithmIf you enjoyed this, listen to theseSubstack for Writers Workshop in collaboration with Tarpon Springs Book FestivalI am excited to share that I will be hosting a Substack for Writers workshop in collaboration with Tarpon Springs Book Festival! If you are in the area, would love to see you. The workshop is free for all.Ways You Can Support My Work* Visit my Stan Store and buy one of the workbooks or other resources I have available.* Subscribe to my newsletter.* Share this newsletter with someone you think would enjoy reading it.* Send an email to [email protected] if you believe your work is aligned with The Write Spxt for a feature.* If you can’t afford to become a paid monthly/yearly subscriber, but would like to leave a one-time tip, please click the below button!You can find me here, too:Instagram | FacebookThe Write Spxt is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Current associate director of marketing at Pantheon and Doubleday Books, imprints at Penguin Random House. Get full access to The Write Spxt at thewritespxt.substack.com/subscribe