I don't have an iPhone so I got my teenage niece to set up my Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/musicalyouth) which made sense to me at the time since the book I was promoting at the time, Musical Youth, is targeting teenagers. Plus, the thought of having to keep up with yet another social media platform was making my head spin (when would I write?) So, it's there though not very active (because, teenager). Lots of nuggets in this post though for if (when?) I get more insta-active.

Per your request, I failed to provide my Instagram handle. It is @SomerEmpress. I would love if you took a look and share with me what I can do differently and/or better. Thank you!

This is extremely helpful, thank you. I am already employing some of the suggestions; the others, I need to get work on stat! :) Thank you!

Thank you for this very helpful post.  I am new to the world of "memes."  Haven't tried it on FB or Instagram.  Isthe process for creating them simple?

As a newer Instagram user working on this specifically for my author platform, this was helpful! Thanks! @leah.decesare

Thanks for the info. So how does this app differ greatly from Pinterest?

HI, can I ask. If you are publishing different types of books under different pseudonyms, can you set up an Instagram account for each one, or will it automatically synch with your phone and beam it out to everyone in your address book?

Thanks

I started Instagram a while ago and just realized my posts were all over the place with a myriad of differing posts.  No theme.  Fixed that today, thanks to you, Janay!  tdreffin is my handle.  See you there!

Thank you Janay. I really like Instagram. I am SuziBB on Instagram. I agree about interaction. I really enjoy seeing what lights other writers up and find that hashtagging draws me in to circles of other creatives in good ways. I will find you there now. xoS

Don't you need an Apple phone to use it? Too bad, I'm not getting an Apple. I got burned by that company before. They're basically too exclusive.

Excellent article. Thank you for sharing! 

Thanks Janay. I'm trying to grow my Instagram following.  

I'm very excited to try this!  Thank you, Janay.

Great advice! I have used Instagram for fun over the last year, but still have to incorporate it into the promotion of the upcoming book. Above blog post comes very handy. Thanks!

Hi Patricia, Unfortunately Instagram is limited to mobile devices when it comes to posting on the network. You can access Instagram and search other accounts however you can't post which is a little frustrating (hopefully the app changes in the near future)

I'm trying to use it at my desktop, then it occurs to me I downloaded the app onto my laptop. No wonder I couldn't do anything with it. Instructions told me to click on different icons not visible on my desktop monitor. Learn something new everyday =)

Just checked Instagram. Appears you need to have an iphone or ipad to use it. Is there any other way to do this?

Hang in there, Linda! It can be a little difficult at first, but once you get in the swing of things I know you will enjoy it.  Let me know if you have any questions in the meantime, I'm happy to help!

I just started using Instagram. It's a little crazy navigating it. I can't even change my profile picture, and I'm fairly tech savvy. Once I get acclimated, I'm going to follow your suggestions. This is a great way to generate interest in my books and interact with potential and current readers.

So happy to hear that, Linda! 

I am just now jumping onto the Instagram wagon and just downloaded the app to my phone this morning, so this post was so "perfect timing." Thanks!