Any thoughts about pros/cons of wiki pages for authors?

nccreative · Nov 8, 2009

I've never created a Wikipedia entry and really don't know much about this other than using it for research periodically.

Any thoughts on the pros and cons of setting up a wiki page for an author?

Thanks.

mscelina · Nov 8, 2009

If and when I get to the point where I warrant a wiki page, someone will do it for me. Until then, I concentrate on realistic promotion of my books, a strong online presence, and continuing to improve my writing.

That seems a more practical approach to me.

Clair Dickson · Nov 8, 2009

There are requirements for getting a wiki page. Wikipedia has standards on who is considered noteworthy enough for an entry.

It wouldn't be a good promotion tool for a new author since a new author wouldn't yet meet the notability requirements... unless they had enough buzz that their wouldn't be much additional gain from a wiki page.

nccreative · Nov 8, 2009

Thank you, Clair and mscelina!

I'll educate myself about requirements. The author in question has quite a large following via a regional news website due to her daily blogging.

Thanks for the input. Much appreciated.

Any thoughts about pros/cons of wiki pages for authors?

nccreative

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nccreative