Do you have an empty Instagram you don't know how to fill? Are you still grinding away on Twitter/X pretending it can still be saved? Social media isn't exactly the easiest thing to navigate as a writer, but luckily for us, co-host Ben is a bit of an expert.

So join us for a deep dive into all things social, the platforms that are worth being on (and the ones that really aren't), what and how often it's worth posting (if at all), and when it might be time to finally call it a day. We'll also look at professional websites and whether or not they're actually helpful for emerging writers, and the best ways to make yourself open and present for networking online.

💬 In This Episode:

• Do writers need to be on social media?
• The myth of followers vs. actual engagement
• What producers are really looking for online
• Private vs. public Instagrams (and the identity crisis that comes with it)
• How comparison culture and “online wins” can derail your confidence
• Benedict Wong and Martin’s one-sided best friendship
• Why we keep showing up — even on bad writing weeks

🧰 Resources & Mentions:

• Golden Egg Academy
• MilkTea Films
• BBC Writersroom
• The New Writers Collective – TV Foundation
• No Hard Feelings (Jennifer Lawrence film)
• Freddy Got Fingered

📬 Get In Touch:

Email us: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram: @TheEmergingPod

Ben is @bmlrobins

Martin is @bananabreadfilm

Tray is @ByTrayepps

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Hosts: Tray Epps, Martin F Wong, Ben Robins

Editor: Ben Robins

Music by: Adrian Leung

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