What if I hate social media - 2026 edition

Episode Description

In this episode of What If? For Authors, Claire revisits the question from the podcast’s inaugural episode in 2024 through the lens of 2026: “What if I hate social media?”

Nearly a year after leaving social media, Claire shares what actually changed in her business, creative life, and relationships. She explores why many authors stay on platforms they dislike and how to evaluate whether social media is genuinely serving your goals.

Rather than encouraging a dramatic exit, Claire offers a thoughtful framework for deciding whether it's time to stay, leave, or build something better.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn

• How to evaluate whether or not a social media platform is actually helping your author career

• Why enjoying a platform matters more than just maintaining a presence

• Why automating endless content isn't necessarily selling books

• The importance of building community and social connection outside of the internet

• How leaving social media can create more space for creativity, friendship, and attention

Resources Mentioned

• Write Iconic Characters
  books2read.com/WIC

• Liberated Writer (Coaching & Courses)
  liberatedwriter.com

• Liberated Writer Substack
  liberatedwriter.substack.com

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Happy writing!