PODCAST DROP: Does social media still sell books in 2026?

In this episode of the Self-Publishing Advice Podcast, Orna Ross takes a clear-eyed look at what social media can — and can't — do for indie authors in a landscape that has changed beyond recognition.
Listen in for tips on how to audit what social media truly costs you in time, money and creative energy; a comparison of the top ten platforms for authors in 2026; and questions that point you to the right platform for you or enable you to decide whether social media is worth your time at all.
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