Social Media and Marketing Toolkit

Generate buzz for your participation in Read Freely Fest with our Social Media Toolkit! It’s packed with resources, sample posts, tips, and more to help connect with audiences about the festival.

Be sure to follow Read Freely Fest on Facebook and Instagram, and sign up for our emails for the latest updates as we count down to March!

Tips For Creating Buzz

  • Announce Your Participation

    • Share the news on your social media platforms using our customizable templates and suggested copy.

  • Connect Through Tags and Interactions

    • Tag Read Freely Fest’s official accounts (@ReadFreelyFest) and use #ReadFreelyFest in your posts to increase visibility and engagement.

    • Interact with the festival and other participants by liking, sharing, and resharing posts from authors, exhibitors, and organizations involved in the festival.

  • Share Behind-the-Scenes Content

    • Post updates about how you're preparing for the event (e.g., signing books, creating giveaways, or planning your talk).

    • Share sneak peeks, such as a snippet from your book or an image of your festival booth setup.

  • Highlight What’s In It For Attendees

    • Promote any special perks, like book signings, giveaways, or exclusive merchandise available at your booth or session.

    • Share details about your schedule so your audience knows when and where to find you.

General Festival

Featured Authors

Exhibitors

Indie Authors

Suggested Copy

Below are sample social media messages you can personalize and share.

  • I’ve bookmarked the weekend of March 28-30 to attend Read Freely Fest, South Carolina’s newest book festival. Check out the schedule at ReadFreelyFest.com. #ReadFreelyFest

  • 40+ authors will share their stories at the first-ever Read Freely Fest, hosted by @RichlandLibrary and Richland Library Friends and Foundation. Explore the full schedule and plan your festival experience today at ReadFreelyFest.com. #ReadFreelyFest

  • Find your next favorite book or author at Read Freely Fest March 28-30. Learn more about South Carolina’s newest book festival at ReadFreelyFest.com. #ReadFreelyFest

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Instagram Story | Facebook (Static Images)

Instagram | Instagram Story | Facebook (Animated Videos)

Suggested Copy

Below are sample social media messages you can personalize and share.

  • I’m excited to be part of Read Freely Fest! I’ll be on the [PANEL NAME] panel, where we’ll dive into [TOPIC/THEME]. It’s happening [DATE] at [TIME] in [LOCATION]. Hope to see you there! #ReadFreelyFest

  • Mark your calendar! I’ll be at Read Freely Fest on March [DATE], joining the [PANEL NAME] panel to talk about [TOPIC/THEME]. Come hang out with us at [TIME] in [LOCATION]! #ReadFreelyFest

  • Can’t wait to share my story at Read Freely Fest! Join me for the [PANEL NAME] panel, where we’ll dig into [TOPIC/THEME]. It’s all happening [DATE] at [TIME] in [LOCATION]. Hope to see you there! #ReadFreelyFest

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Suggested Copy

Below are sample social media messages you can personalize and share.

  • I’m excited to be an exhibitor at Read Freely Fest! Stop by my table at Richland Library Main in downtown Columbia, SC, during the festival from March 28-30. Can’t wait to connect and share more about [WHAT YOU’LL BE SHOWCASING]. #ReadFreelyFest

  • Mark your calendar for March 28-30! I’ll be at Read Freely Fest as an exhibitor at Richland Library Main in downtown Columbia, SC. Stop by to check out [WHAT YOU’LL BE SHOWCASING]—hope to see you there! #ReadFreelyFest

  • Thrilled to be part of Read Freely Fest as an exhibitor! Come find me at Richland Library Main in downtown Columbia, SC, March 28-30, and let’s chat about [WHAT YOU’LL BE SHOWCASING]. See you soon! #ReadFreelyFest

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Suggested Copy

Below are sample social media messages you can personalize and share.

  • Love discovering new authors? Stop by Indie Author Alley at Read Freely Fest, March 28-30, at Richland Library Main in downtown Columbia, SC. I’ll be there with my books and excited to meet you! #ReadFreelyFest

  • Come visit me in Indie Author Alley at Read Freely Fest, March 28-30, at Richland Library Main in downtown Columbia, SC. I’ll have my books ready for you—let’s connect and talk all things writing! #ReadFreelyFest

  • Indie Author Alley is the place to be at Read Freely Fest! Catch me there, March 28-30, at Richland Library Main in downtown Columbia, SC. I’ll have my books available and would love to meet you! #ReadFreelyFest

Sponsors

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Suggested Copy

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  • We're proud to sponsor Read Freely Fest, South Carolina’s newest book festival, happening March 28-30 at Richland Library Main in downtown Columbia, SC. With bestselling author talks, panel discussions, performances, and more, it’s the perfect weekend to connect with readers and writers. Don't miss out—join us and experience it all! #ReadFreelyFest

  • Join us in supporting Read Freely Fest, South Carolina’s new book festival! Happening March 28-30 at Richland Library Main in downtown Columbia, SC, this event is filled with exciting author talks, panels, and interactive activities. See you there! #ReadFreelyFest

Food Trucks

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Suggested Copy

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  • We’re excited to bring our food truck to Read Freely Fest! Find us outside Richland Library Main in downtown Columbia, SC, during the festival from March 28-30. Can’t wait to serve up [WHAT YOU’RE OFFERING] while you enjoy the festival. #ReadFreelyFest

  • Mark your calendar for March 28-30! We’ll be at Read Freely Fest outside Richland Library Main in downtown Columbia, SC. Stop by to grab [WHAT YOU’RE OFFERING] while you explore the festival. Hope to see you there! #ReadFreelyFest

  • Thrilled to be part of Read Freely Fest! Come find us outside Richland Library Main in downtown Columbia, SC, March 28-30, and enjoy [WHAT YOU’RE OFFERING] while taking in the festival. See you soon! #ReadFreelyFest

Entertainers

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Suggested Copy

Below are sample social media messages you can personalize and share.

  • I’m excited to be part of Read Freely Fest! Catch [GROUP NAME] as we bring [PERFORMANCE TYPE] to the festival. Join us on [DATE] at [TIME] in [LOCATION] for a great show. Hope to see you there! #ReadFreelyFest

  • Mark your calendar! [GROUP NAME] will be performing at Read Freely Fest on March [DATE]. Don’t miss our [PERFORMANCE TYPE] at [TIME] in [LOCATION]. Come enjoy the festival with us! #ReadFreelyFest

  • Can’t wait to take the stage at Read Freely Fest! Join [GROUP NAME] on [DATE] at [TIME] in [LOCATION] as we bring [PERFORMANCE TYPE] to the festival. See you there! #ReadFreelyFest