Attention all authors! Red Thread Publishing has launched our Weekly Author Challenge, designed to support your journey to author success! Read more

How does it work? Each week, we'll post a new challenge along with a detailed blog to guide you through it. From crafting compelling book blurbs to building your author platform, these challenges will cover all the essential elements of becoming a successful authorpreneur. 

Create an Infographic:

Visually represent information from your book.

Are you ready to continue your journey with us? In our last challenge, Author Challenge #9, we explored creating a Media Kit Part 2 and the opportunity to join a Speakers Bureau. This gave authors more speaking opportunities and promotional support, empowering them to reach wider audiences and enhance their author platform. 

Now, in Author Challenge #10, we’re diving into the world of infographics. Infographics are powerful tools that can visually communicate complex information clearly and engagingly. For this challenge, your task is to create an infographic that highlights critical information from your book. Whether it’s key themes, character relationships, or intriguing statistics, infographics can captivate your audience and draw them into your story.

Why Create an Infographic?

Infographics are more than just eye-catching visuals. They effectively grab attention on social media, summarize information for quick understanding, and even enhance presentations or book marketing materials. By participating in this challenge, you’ll improve your book’s visibility and sharpen your skills in visual storytelling. 

How?

1. Pick Your Info: Choose a topic or aspect of your book to highlight. This could be key themes, character relationships, intriguing stats, or a timeline of events. Think about what would be most exciting for your audience.

2. Design It: Use tools like Canva, Piktochart, or Adobe Spark to create your infographic. Focus on clear visuals, concise text, and a cohesive design. Make sure the info is easy to understand and looks amazing.

3. Polish It Up: Review your infographic for clarity and impact. Ensure each element has a purpose and your design effectively communicates your message. Get feedback from friends or see how it looks on different devices.

4. Engage Your Readers: Share your infographic with your audience on social media or in your newsletter. Ask for their thoughts and encourage them to share it with others. This helps you connect more deeply with your readers and expand your reach.

Tips for Success:

1. Keep it simple: Ensure your infographic is easily understood at a glance.
2. Visual hierarchy: Use colors, fonts, and layout to guide the viewer’s attention.
3. Stay true to your book’s style: Match the infographic design to the tone and themes of your book.

Join us in this exciting challenge to create an infographic that brings your book to life in a new way. Let your creativity flow and showcase your storytelling prowess through visuals. Together, let’s make your book stand out with an impactful infographic!

Share Your Progress! We can’t wait to see your infographics! Share your creations and tag us @RedThreadBooks on social media. Let’s inspire each other and celebrate the art of visual storytelling.

Happy writing!

Tag us @redthreadbooks #RTAuthorChall so we can share & celebrate your work. You do not have to do this alone. 

Did you miss the earlier challenges? Check last week's:

Author Challenge #9: Media Kit Part 2 - Join a Speakers Bureau