Read & Gush - January... a New Decade, a New Challenge
There are so many different Social Media Platforms around, it can be overwhelming. And then throw in all the "games" that are played on them... well I totally understand why trying to build your own platform on one is too much to even attempt.
But Book Bloggers looking to expand into Bookstagram (a subgroup of Instagram) have no fear, we are here to help you.
For those of you who already are on Instagram, and want to reach the users of #bookstagram or #currentlyreading this is your place too.
And of course, there are those of you who have been on this journey with us for the last couple of years and love the community we have...
So what are we?
We are a monthly photo challenge to help you stay motivated and consistent on Instagram. We provide daily prompts to guide your photos and your captions so you never get bored or stagnant in your posts.
We are a community of book lovers who simply want to find our tribe. The place where other book lovers can get together and gush over all things books any time of the day.
Before the month starts...
Share the challenge image in your stories, with the hashtag, maybe even tag all the co-hosts so we can shower some love on you.
We have an official Instagram page, so you can see everyone's interpretations of the prompts and engage with each other. This is the best way to see your numbers grow on Instagram. Follow along here: Read & Gush
We have an official Instagram page, so you can see everyone's interpretations of the prompts and engage with each other. This is the best way to see your numbers grow on Instagram. Follow along here: Read & Gush
Or even, follow the co-hosts!
Marissa: marissa_writes
Natelle: Tall_Telle_Tells_Tales
Kylie: kylielovesbooks
Irene: Justicereads
Then be sure to follow the monthly hashtag so you know which bookstagrammers to engage with. This month we will be using #ReadGushJan20 - But you can always follow #readandgush for updates in general.
And if you have any questions leave them here, or jump over to my Instagram and ask me there.
Kylie: kylielovesbooks
Irene: Justicereads
Then be sure to follow the monthly hashtag so you know which bookstagrammers to engage with. This month we will be using #ReadGushJan20 - But you can always follow #readandgush for updates in general.
And if you have any questions leave them here, or jump over to my Instagram and ask me there.
January's Book Photo Challenge
#ReadGushJan20
- January TBR - top two for the month - or as many books as you plan on reading in January!
- 2020 TBR - a few you want to get to this year- maybe you already own them, maybe you just got them, maybe they haven't even released yet.
- Goals for the year - bookish or otherwise - It has been said when we publicly announce our intentions we are more likely to stick to them... so here's your chance!
- Planned buddy reads - Do you read with friends? In book clubs? Do you want to? Which books would you read?
- Meet the bookstagrammer - Share a shot with some aspect of your face in it, and tell us a bit about you! There are lots of prompts on Instagram if you search "#meetthebookstagrammer" or make up your own
- #mug Monday - show us your favorite mug...
- Anticipated reads of January - There are a ton of books being released today, and throughout the month, so let us know what you are looking forward to! Not sure what is being released? Check out this list.
- #CurrentRead - show us what you are reading, right now! Or just finished...
- Books & Candles
- #Follow Friday - give a shout out to some accounts you love following
- #stack Saturday - Stack up those books!
- #shelfie Sunday - Let us see your bookshelves, or wherever you keep your books...
- #map Monday - show off some of those lovely bookish maps that too often get ignored
- Red & Black books
- #Waiting on Wednesday - What book do you want to read right now? But for whatever reason cannot.
- #throwback Thursday - recreate an older photo - or get inspiration from someone else's photos
- #funko Friday - these little guys are everywhere if you have one, or 100, show them off!
- AA Milne’s Birthday - Winnie the Pooh inspired posts - Share the classics, or your thoughts on this loveable story, or maybe modern books with characters that remind you of these classic childhood characters... be creative!
- Book & Snacks - National Popcorn day - do you eat while you read? What do you eat? Or do you love books with characters who love to snack?
- Black & White stack - Penguin Awareness day - Who knew right?
- Choose your own prompt: “Book Spiral or Bookish Heart” - search either term on Instagram, and decide how to recreate your own version of these slightly more challenging prompts.
- Snow Day - snowy reads, snowy covers, snowy settings, etc
- #Bookish Rainbow - search out some colorful spines and add some color to your feed.
- Flat lays with your favorite props
- Favorite Bookish Quotes
- #sock Sunday - find a way to get those sock-covered toes into a shot today!
- #bookstairs - this one needs a lot of books... and maybe some help with the camera... search the hashtag for inspiration
- Tuesday Tea Time - let us see your tea preferences
- Book & Games #nationalpuzzleday
- January Haul - Show off any and all of the books and bookish extras you collected this month - be sure to give a shout to any smaller bookish shops you supported
- Wrap Up - tell us about those books you finished this month - give us a quick rating, and update us on your original TBR
Are you new to blogging and social media? Stop over and check out this post where I explain why Instagram is where you need to focus your attention on.
Are you new to Instagram? And the challenge? Make sure you leave a comment below so I can search you out! I love to spread the love for my fellow bookstagrammers!
Do you love Instagram photo challenges? Are you a book fanatic? Leave me a note, I'd love to chat with you.
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