Bookstagram Hacks #1
Bookstagram is hard. It’s a lot of hard work, dedication and the amount of skill
that goes into every picture is limitless. Whether you’re a book blogger,
author, or just a book lover, you’ll know the pressure of making every single
picture flawless. I’ve had my fair share of ups and downs when it comes to
photography and books, whether it’s feeling like a bookish failure or not
knowing what filter is going to match my feed. When I was starting out, I wish
I had known some of these hacks and tricks that I’ve learnt along the way. So I
put together this post in an effort to help out anyone who wants to be a little
better at Bookstagram! I’m in no way an expert, but I hope these tricks and
hacks will help! This is part one of a new series I’ll be doing on Bookstagram!
that goes into every picture is limitless. Whether you’re a book blogger,
author, or just a book lover, you’ll know the pressure of making every single
picture flawless. I’ve had my fair share of ups and downs when it comes to
photography and books, whether it’s feeling like a bookish failure or not
knowing what filter is going to match my feed. When I was starting out, I wish
I had known some of these hacks and tricks that I’ve learnt along the way. So I
put together this post in an effort to help out anyone who wants to be a little
better at Bookstagram! I’m in no way an expert, but I hope these tricks and
hacks will help! This is part one of a new series I’ll be doing on Bookstagram!
Filters
It’s difficult to know what filter is perfectly
suited to you. I personally use VSCO, a free app (with in-app purchases for
upgrades, which I don’t use) and have a custom-made one adjusted that I
copy-and-paste onto all my pictures to make them fluid and match up. Below are
some custom filters that I’ve put together for you!
suited to you. I personally use VSCO, a free app (with in-app purchases for
upgrades, which I don’t use) and have a custom-made one adjusted that I
copy-and-paste onto all my pictures to make them fluid and match up. Below are
some custom filters that I’ve put together for you!
First up we have Rosehip, a rosy-tinted filter
with stunning elements.
with stunning elements.
Second, there’s Cocoa, a warm-and-golden
filter that screams autumnal.
filter that screams autumnal.
And third, I made one of my favourites called
Fireflies. It’s bright and clean and everything you could want if you’re into minimalism.
Fireflies. It’s bright and clean and everything you could want if you’re into minimalism.
These filters are completely free to use and make
on the VSCO app. I used only free elements so that anyone can create it for
themselves! If you do make it on one of your pictures, do let me know! I’d love
to see it. But please, don’t claim these filters as your own. No need for
credit on any posts, just a little consideration.
on the VSCO app. I used only free elements so that anyone can create it for
themselves! If you do make it on one of your pictures, do let me know! I’d love
to see it. But please, don’t claim these filters as your own. No need for
credit on any posts, just a little consideration.
Hashtags
Hashtags make all the difference. It’s how
people on Instagram find your posts if they’re not following you. For example,
it can connect two people who both use the hashtag #bookstagram and connect
them, so that they like each others posts or follow each other. It’s how I
found a lot of my Instagram friends by following the certain hashtags. By
tagging certain ones in your post, it can also attract a lot of attention. That
way, your likes and followers can go up and you can feel satisfied that your
hard work has paid off! Remember, it’s always nice if you do like a picture in
return. That’s the community of Bookstagram in a whole—they support each other’s
posts.
people on Instagram find your posts if they’re not following you. For example,
it can connect two people who both use the hashtag #bookstagram and connect
them, so that they like each others posts or follow each other. It’s how I
found a lot of my Instagram friends by following the certain hashtags. By
tagging certain ones in your post, it can also attract a lot of attention. That
way, your likes and followers can go up and you can feel satisfied that your
hard work has paid off! Remember, it’s always nice if you do like a picture in
return. That’s the community of Bookstagram in a whole—they support each other’s
posts.
Below, I’ve pasted some of the most searched
for and highly sought after hashtags. Feel free to use these to boost your
posts!
for and highly sought after hashtags. Feel free to use these to boost your
posts!
#books #book #bookworm #booklover #bibliophile #reading
#booknerd #instabook #bookaholic #bookporn #read #igreads #bookish #bookaddict
#booklove #instabooks #booknerdigans #bookphotography #love #currentlyreading
#yalit #bookshelf #reader #booklovers #vscocam #ilovebooks #goodreads
#literature #ya #BookTitleHere
Interaction
Finally, if you’re expecting fans and followers without
any effort or interaction, you’re definitely not going in the right direction! Bookstagram
is a community full of book lovers that want
you to reach out, share your thoughts and comments! It’s always lovely to
meet new people and discuss books. Sharing a like and comment can lead to further
opportunities for your own Bookstagram and boosts others. These small
back-and-forth actions over time can work out amazingly in your favour.
any effort or interaction, you’re definitely not going in the right direction! Bookstagram
is a community full of book lovers that want
you to reach out, share your thoughts and comments! It’s always lovely to
meet new people and discuss books. Sharing a like and comment can lead to further
opportunities for your own Bookstagram and boosts others. These small
back-and-forth actions over time can work out amazingly in your favour.
Comment ideas if you’re stuck, can be:
Beautiful
picture!
picture!
I
loved this book! What did you think?
loved this book! What did you think?
Simple
emojis: 😊😍💜
emojis: 😊😍💜
I
haven’t read this book. What is it like?
haven’t read this book. What is it like?
Thank
you for sharing this picture!
you for sharing this picture!
Where
did you get ____ from? I love it!
did you get ____ from? I love it!
Join me next month for my Bookstagram Hacks #2 when I’ll be discussing props, follower apps and how to plan out your feed using my favourite FREE apps!
happy reading!
