Marketing & Creating a Platform
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Maybe you're a published author. Maybe you're a writer trying to get published. Either way, you're going to need a platform. If you're looking to build a platform, you've come to the right place!
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10 Low- or No-Budget Ways to Promote Your Book
Successful Platform Building Doesn't Have to be About You
Why You Should Market to Grow Your Author Platform - Not to Sell Books
A Definition of Author Platform
7 Benefits to Growing Author Platform Before You Write Your Book
Author Platform: How to Build One and Stay Sane
Do I Need a Platform and If So, How High?
How to Market Children’s Books, Online and Offline – the Ultimate Guide
Generosity Should Be Your Platform
Generosity Should Be Your Platform, Part 2
Prepare for Your Author Platform Earlier Than You Think
Creating a Marketing Plan (for Nonfiction Books)
Author Platform is Not a Requirement to Sell Your Children's Book or Novel
Misconceptions About Finding Your Ideal Readers
11 Marketing Ideas to Start Before Finishing Your First Book
Successful Platform Building Doesn't Have to be About You
Why You Should Market to Grow Your Author Platform - Not to Sell Books
A Definition of Author Platform
7 Benefits to Growing Author Platform Before You Write Your Book
Author Platform: How to Build One and Stay Sane
Do I Need a Platform and If So, How High?
How to Market Children’s Books, Online and Offline – the Ultimate Guide
Generosity Should Be Your Platform
Generosity Should Be Your Platform, Part 2
Prepare for Your Author Platform Earlier Than You Think
Creating a Marketing Plan (for Nonfiction Books)
Author Platform is Not a Requirement to Sell Your Children's Book or Novel
Misconceptions About Finding Your Ideal Readers
11 Marketing Ideas to Start Before Finishing Your First Book
Life Post-Publication
Josh Funk Shares Powerhouse Marketing Strategies
The Ultimate Guide to Book Marketing
Need to Ask an Author for a Blurb? Here's the Secret Formula to Yes
Before You Market Your Book, Set Your Objectives
Should I Use a Pen Name?
Blurbing and Being Blurbed
How Writers Should Choose Their Pseudonyms
Street Teams
All About Book Swag + A Superlative Swag Offer! by Eileen Meyer and Julie Pend
My Promo Breakdown: What I Did, What I Didn't & How Much I Spent
Book Trailers
Making a Simple Book Trailer Using iMovie
Katya Stec: Book Trailers & Narration Service for Authors (sample reels here)
How to Make an Awesome Book Trailer (and Why!)
18 Ideas for a Successful Book Launch
Book Marketing: A Blueprint for your Book Launch
Cover Reveal Checklist: How to Run One & What to Update After
Debut Year Tips (Twitter thread)
Virtual Book Launch Events: 8 Ideas from Authors
Bookstore Events
How to Set up a Book Tour: Part 1
Reaching Readers: Engaging Kids at Book Events
The Art of the Cover Reveal
Giveaways to Market a Book
Courses
How Writers Can Earn More
Julie Hedlund's- How To Make Money As a Writer
Books
Build Your Author Platform the Easy Way - Join author Jen Swanson class on building an author platform: the quick path to connecting with editors, agents, parents and readers. Course includes 108 minute video, handouts, create a website in 10 minutes, and a guide to Tiktok.
