#author-platform — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #author-platform, aggregated by home.social.
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Faith, Fiction, & Fairytales @faithfictionandfairytales.wordpress.com@faithfictionandfairytales.wordpress.com ·On Platform-Building: Tips to Protect Yourself From Burnout
Building a platform can be so overwhelming… and maintaining one, equally so.
When you write a book, there’s an end in sight. You hit that word count, write “the end,” and then it’s done. You go through editing rounds, make all the changes you want, and then eventually have a polished book baby out in the world.
On the other hand, content creation and platforming never ends. Blog posts twice a week, social media posts daily… these are things I’ve somewhat constrained myself to for the time being, until some point of time when I choose to change it.
With platform-building and content creation taking up so much time and thought (I truly think this is the “daily grind” part of being an author), there are several tricks I’ve discovered help me stay on top of things and not get overwhelmed.
So… whether you already have an established platform, are trying to build one, or maybe even it’s something for future you, I hope you’ll find these tips helpful!
1. Separate Ideation From Content Creation
This one goes for both blog content and social media content.
Ideation is honestly one of the most stressful parts of platforming for me. Recording a quick reel or throwing together a carousel on Canva doesn’t take me long (in most cases), nor does outlining a blog post. What winds up feeling daunting is coming up with the ideas for what to write or record or make a graphic of.
For this reason, I find it exceedingly helpful to keep lists of ideas for posts. When you’re in a space where you have some ideas, write them down. Sometimes this is where I use a bit of AI to generate a list of ideas I can pick and choose from or use as inspiration. Regardless, what matters is that coming up with an idea and executing said idea are done at two separate times.
Now, sometimes I do want to record a reel as soon as I have the idea, and I’m not against that. What I don’t love is when I haven’t pre-planned a post for the day and I have no idea bank to draw from… that’s where content creation feels very unmanageable for me.
2. Prep Schedules in Advance
I started doing this for my blog a long time ago, and I’ve recently been *attempting* to implement it for social media as well (though I haven’t been as consistent).
Usually about halfway through the month before, I open my planner to the upcoming month and fill in all my Mondays and Thursdays with blog post ideas. I don’t hold myself to them all the time–sometimes I let inspiration change things up. But this is when I note where my guest posts/interviews will be and start sending out emails and such. This way, I literally just have to look at my planner to know what posts I need to write.
I started doing something similar on Google Calendar with social media posts, setting them up as daily tasks with a basic note of my idea, whether for a reel or carousel. As mentioned, I haven’t been as consistent, but I always find that when I do it, it takes a lot of the stress off.
Mind you, as you all know, I am a BIG planner and like to keep all my stuff organized, so if all that organization isn’t something that helps you feel good and would just stress you out, do what works best for YOU.
3. Don’t Overthink It
I, of course, want my content to be of the highest quality possible. BUT, something that I have realized is… my time and my brain cells are sometimes worth more than a reel or carousel that’s going to get scrolled right past.
There have been plenty of times I’ve sat down to record a reel and had to restart more than five times, sometimes even over ten, because I wanted it to be just right.
But really, if the goal is consistency, it doesn’t need to be just right. It just needs to be there.
A trick I’ve found for recording reels, particularly ones where I’m actually talking into the camera, is to just pause between sentences, think through what I want to say next, and then speak. The Instagram app has a handy feature called “remove silences” that cuts the silent parts right out, and that way I don’t have to start and stop repeatedly to get everything to come out in one take. I can make sure I say things the way I want to say them… while remaining unscripted and relaxed.
4. Save Posts You Could Easily Replicate
This is what I tend to do with trending ideas. I just save them (or save their audio), and then return to the idea later. This is another easy way to add ideas to your idea bank.
5. Minimalize As Needed
Don’t overcomplicate everything. I have a handful of templates on Instagram that I use over and over. My blog graphics tend to look very similar to one another. Most of my book aesthetic photos are literally just taken on my bookshelf with a few random props from my room. I steal stuff I’ve previously written for my blog and turn it into Insta posts sometimes.
I may reach a point where I have to decrease how much I post, and that’s not something I’m afraid to do. I already did so on the blog: some of you may have been around way back when I still did Monday, Wednesday, Friday posts instead of Monday and Thursday. It’s okay (and important!) to recognize your limitations and honor them, even if that means taking a total break from blogging or social media.
In Conclusion…
As I’ve said previously when I’ve talked about social media… have fun. Don’t let it control you. You are in charge, not the endless demands of the marketing life. If possible, try to incorporate these tips to make sure it doesn’t become overwhelming!
What does platforming look like for? How do you protect yourself from burnout? Which of these tips stands out to you today?
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Why You Should Make a Game to Build Your Author Platform
Potential readers can step inside your book’s world via brief, text-based, choose-your-own-adventure-style stories made with online tools.
https://janefriedman.com/why-you-should-make-a-game-to-build-your-author-platform/ -
Why You Should Make a Game to Build Your Author Platform
Potential readers can step inside your book’s world via brief, text-based, choose-your-own-adventure-style stories made with online tools.
https://janefriedman.com/why-you-should-make-a-game-to-build-your-author-platform/ -
Why You Should Make a Game to Build Your Author Platform
Potential readers can step inside your book’s world via brief, text-based, choose-your-own-adventure-style stories made with online tools.
https://janefriedman.com/why-you-should-make-a-game-to-build-your-author-platform/ -
Why You Should Make a Game to Build Your Author Platform
Potential readers can step inside your book’s world via brief, text-based, choose-your-own-adventure-style stories made with online tools.
https://janefriedman.com/why-you-should-make-a-game-to-build-your-author-platform/ -
Building a strong author platform is no longer optional—it’s essential for any writer who wants lasting visibility and meaningful reader connections. This guide from ReadersMagnet breaks down how authors can establish their presence, grow their audience, and turn their work into a recognizable brand that keeps attracting readers long after publication.
Learn more:
https://www.readersmagnet.com/building-your-author-platform/#AuthorPlatform #BookMarketing #SelfPublishing #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity #Authors #ReadersMagnet
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Marketing Your Books Using Video, with Dale L. Roberts and Matty Dalrymple
In this member-first Q&A on the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, ALLi video content adviser Dale L. Roberts answers questions on how authors can use video to market their books, connect with readers, and build visibility for their author brand. Topics include the best tools for creating video content, when to start using video in the publishing process, and how to measure the impact of video on book sales and reader engagement. Roberts also addresses how to drive traffic to videos, whether book trailers still matter, how Amazon A+ Content works, and practical ways to get comfortable on camera.
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-marketing-your-books-using-video/#Process3And4ProductionAndDistribution #AmazonAcontent #authorplatform #bookpromotion #booktrailers
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Marketing Your Books Using Video, with Dale L. Roberts and Matty Dalrymple
In this member-first Q&A on the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, ALLi video content adviser Dale L. Roberts answers questions on how authors can use video to market their books, connect with readers, and build visibility for their author brand. Topics include the best tools for creating video content, when to start using video in the publishing process, and how to measure the impact of video on book sales and reader engagement. Roberts also addresses how to drive traffic to videos, whether book trailers still matter, how Amazon A+ Content works, and practical ways to get comfortable on camera.
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-marketing-your-books-using-video/#Process3And4ProductionAndDistribution #AmazonAcontent #authorplatform #bookpromotion #booktrailers
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Marketing Your Books Using Video, with Dale L. Roberts and Matty Dalrymple
In this member-first Q&A on the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, ALLi video content adviser Dale L. Roberts answers questions on how authors can use video to market their books, connect with readers, and build visibility for their author brand. Topics include the best tools for creating video content, when to start using video in the publishing process, and how to measure the impact of video on book sales and reader engagement. Roberts also addresses how to drive traffic to videos, whether book trailers still matter, how Amazon A+ Content works, and practical ways to get comfortable on camera.
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-marketing-your-books-using-video/#Process3And4ProductionAndDistribution #AmazonAcontent #authorplatform #bookpromotion #booktrailers
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Marketing Your Books Using Video, with Dale L. Roberts and Matty Dalrymple
In this member-first Q&A on the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, ALLi video content adviser Dale L. Roberts answers questions on how authors can use video to market their books, connect with readers, and build visibility for their author brand. Topics include the best tools for creating video content, when to start using video in the publishing process, and how to measure the impact of video on book sales and reader engagement. Roberts also addresses how to drive traffic to videos, whether book trailers still matter, how Amazon A+ Content works, and practical ways to get comfortable on camera.
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-marketing-your-books-using-video/#Process3And4ProductionAndDistribution #AmazonAcontent #authorplatform #bookpromotion #booktrailers
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Teach Your Book: Designing a Class Around Your Memoir
By teaching our own work, a writer discovers not only what they do well, but how others might use such insights to unlock their own drafts.
https://janefriedman.com/teach-your-book-designing-a-class-around-your-memoir/ -
Teach Your Book: Designing a Class Around Your Memoir
By teaching our own work, a writer discovers not only what they do well, but how others might use such insights to unlock their own drafts.
https://janefriedman.com/teach-your-book-designing-a-class-around-your-memoir/ -
Teach Your Book: Designing a Class Around Your Memoir
By teaching our own work, a writer discovers not only what they do well, but how others might use such insights to unlock their own drafts.
https://janefriedman.com/teach-your-book-designing-a-class-around-your-memoir/ -
Teach Your Book: Designing a Class Around Your Memoir
By teaching our own work, a writer discovers not only what they do well, but how others might use such insights to unlock their own drafts.
https://janefriedman.com/teach-your-book-designing-a-class-around-your-memoir/ -
10 LinkedIn Goals for Authors
Award-winning author and podcaster Debra Eckerling shares 10 LinkedIn goals for authors to raise their profiles.
The post 10 LinkedIn Goals for Authors appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/10-linkedin-goals-for-authors#BuildMyPlatform #GetPublished #Marketing #authorplatform #LinkedIn
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10 LinkedIn Goals for Authors
Award-winning author and podcaster Debra Eckerling shares 10 LinkedIn goals for authors to raise their profiles.
The post 10 LinkedIn Goals for Authors appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/10-linkedin-goals-for-authors#BuildMyPlatform #GetPublished #Marketing #authorplatform #LinkedIn
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10 LinkedIn Goals for Authors
Award-winning author and podcaster Debra Eckerling shares 10 LinkedIn goals for authors to raise their profiles.
The post 10 LinkedIn Goals for Authors appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/10-linkedin-goals-for-authors#BuildMyPlatform #GetPublished #Marketing #authorplatform #LinkedIn
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10 LinkedIn Goals for Authors
Award-winning author and podcaster Debra Eckerling shares 10 LinkedIn goals for authors to raise their profiles.
The post 10 LinkedIn Goals for Authors appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/10-linkedin-goals-for-authors#BuildMyPlatform #GetPublished #Marketing #authorplatform #LinkedIn
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7 Reasons We Writers Need Human Interaction
Like me, two of my sisters are also writers and editors. When we check in with each other in the morning, we’ll sometimes say, “Today I must be alone in my garret all day because I’m on deadline.” We writers often romanticize the idea of being huddled in a garret, translating our thoughts into words on the page with no one to bother us. The metaphor of “an unfinished part of a house just under the roof” suits us, even if it is cramped and drafty. Here, we can suffer for our art.
https://writerunboxed.com/2026/03/12/7-reasons-we-writers-need-human-interaction/#Business #Inspirations #Writinglife #Authorcareers #authorplatform
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7 Reasons We Writers Need Human Interaction
Like me, two of my sisters are also writers and editors. When we check in with each other in the morning, we’ll sometimes say, “Today I must be alone in my garret all day because I’m on deadline.” We writers often romanticize the idea of being huddled in a garret, translating our thoughts into words on the page with no one to bother us. The metaphor of “an unfinished part of a house just under the roof” suits us, even if it is cramped and drafty. Here, we can suffer for our art.
https://writerunboxed.com/2026/03/12/7-reasons-we-writers-need-human-interaction/#Business #Inspirations #Writinglife #Authorcareers #authorplatform
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7 Reasons We Writers Need Human Interaction
Like me, two of my sisters are also writers and editors. When we check in with each other in the morning, we’ll sometimes say, “Today I must be alone in my garret all day because I’m on deadline.” We writers often romanticize the idea of being huddled in a garret, translating our thoughts into words on the page with no one to bother us. The metaphor of “an unfinished part of a house just under the roof” suits us, even if it is cramped and drafty. Here, we can suffer for our art.
https://writerunboxed.com/2026/03/12/7-reasons-we-writers-need-human-interaction/#Business #Inspirations #Writinglife #Authorcareers #authorplatform
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7 Reasons We Writers Need Human Interaction
Like me, two of my sisters are also writers and editors. When we check in with each other in the morning, we’ll sometimes say, “Today I must be alone in my garret all day because I’m on deadline.” We writers often romanticize the idea of being huddled in a garret, translating our thoughts into words on the page with no one to bother us. The metaphor of “an unfinished part of a house just under the roof” suits us, even if it is cramped and drafty. Here, we can suffer for our art.
https://writerunboxed.com/2026/03/12/7-reasons-we-writers-need-human-interaction/#Business #Inspirations #Writinglife #Authorcareers #authorplatform
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How to Use Podcast Guesting to Promote Your Nonfiction Book
One author appeared on 50+ podcasts before her book launched. Here’s what she learned about timing, pitching, and making it work for you.
https://janefriedman.com/how-to-use-podcast-guesting-to-promote-your-nonfiction-book/ -
How to Use Podcast Guesting to Promote Your Nonfiction Book
One author appeared on 50+ podcasts before her book launched. Here’s what she learned about timing, pitching, and making it work for you.
https://janefriedman.com/how-to-use-podcast-guesting-to-promote-your-nonfiction-book/ -
How to Use Podcast Guesting to Promote Your Nonfiction Book
One author appeared on 50+ podcasts before her book launched. Here’s what she learned about timing, pitching, and making it work for you.
https://janefriedman.com/how-to-use-podcast-guesting-to-promote-your-nonfiction-book/ -
How to Use Podcast Guesting to Promote Your Nonfiction Book
One author appeared on 50+ podcasts before her book launched. Here’s what she learned about timing, pitching, and making it work for you.
https://janefriedman.com/how-to-use-podcast-guesting-to-promote-your-nonfiction-book/ -
Every Author Needs a Website. Here's How to Build One That Works
We sat down with Tertulia cofounder Lynda Hammes who shared her expert insights on best practices for growing your author platform.
https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/every-author-needs-a-website.-heres-how-to-build-one-that-works#BookMarketingandPromotions #ReachingMoreReaders #AuthorPlatform #SelfPublishing #BuildAuthorBrand
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Every Author Needs a Website. Here's How to Build One That Works
We sat down with Tertulia cofounder Lynda Hammes who shared her expert insights on best practices for growing your author platform.
https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/every-author-needs-a-website.-heres-how-to-build-one-that-works#BookMarketingandPromotions #ReachingMoreReaders #AuthorPlatform #SelfPublishing #BuildAuthorBrand
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Every Author Needs a Website. Here's How to Build One That Works
We sat down with Tertulia cofounder Lynda Hammes who shared her expert insights on best practices for growing your author platform.
https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/every-author-needs-a-website.-heres-how-to-build-one-that-works#BookMarketingandPromotions #ReachingMoreReaders #AuthorPlatform #SelfPublishing #BuildAuthorBrand
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Every Author Needs a Website. Here's How to Build One That Works
We sat down with Tertulia cofounder Lynda Hammes who shared her expert insights on best practices for growing your author platform.
https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/every-author-needs-a-website.-heres-how-to-build-one-that-works#BookMarketingandPromotions #ReachingMoreReaders #AuthorPlatform #SelfPublishing #BuildAuthorBrand
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Build your author platform with sound that feels professional and human. Inkican Audio Production partners with you to shape your message. Reach out to sign up for services. #AuthorPlatform #AudioBranding #Inkican #IndieAuthorLife
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Build your author platform with sound that feels professional and human. Inkican Audio Production partners with you to shape your message. Reach out to sign up for services. #AuthorPlatform #AudioBranding #Inkican #IndieAuthorLife
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Build your author platform with sound that feels professional and human. Inkican Audio Production partners with you to shape your message. Reach out to sign up for services. #AuthorPlatform #AudioBranding #Inkican #IndieAuthorLife
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Build your author platform with sound that feels professional and human. Inkican Audio Production partners with you to shape your message. Reach out to sign up for services. #AuthorPlatform #AudioBranding #Inkican #IndieAuthorLife
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Build your author platform with sound that feels professional and human. Inkican Audio Production partners with you to shape your message. Reach out to sign up for services. #AuthorPlatform #AudioBranding #Inkican #IndieAuthorLife
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8 Components of Your Author Platform for Your Book Proposal
Award-winning author and podcaster Debra Eckerling shares eight components of your author platform for your book proposal.
https://www.writersdigest.com/8-components-of-your-author-platform-for-your-book-proposal#GetPublished #SubmissionsAndProposals #authorplatform #bookproposals #NonfictionBookProposals
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8 Components of Your Author Platform for Your Book Proposal
Award-winning author and podcaster Debra Eckerling shares eight components of your author platform for your book proposal.
https://www.writersdigest.com/8-components-of-your-author-platform-for-your-book-proposal#GetPublished #SubmissionsAndProposals #authorplatform #bookproposals #NonfictionBookProposals
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8 Components of Your Author Platform for Your Book Proposal
Award-winning author and podcaster Debra Eckerling shares eight components of your author platform for your book proposal.
https://www.writersdigest.com/8-components-of-your-author-platform-for-your-book-proposal#GetPublished #SubmissionsAndProposals #authorplatform #bookproposals #NonfictionBookProposals
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8 Components of Your Author Platform for Your Book Proposal
Award-winning author and podcaster Debra Eckerling shares eight components of your author platform for your book proposal.
https://www.writersdigest.com/8-components-of-your-author-platform-for-your-book-proposal#GetPublished #SubmissionsAndProposals #authorplatform #bookproposals #NonfictionBookProposals
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How to Find and Maximize Book Awards to Boost Your Author Platform with Matty Dalrymple and Hannah Jacobson
On the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Campaigns Manager Matty Dalrymple interviews Hannah Jacobson about how indie authors can find and make the most of book awards. Their conversation covers everything from spotting red flags…
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-maximize-book-awards/#Podcast #ALLiPodcast #authorplatform #awardvetting #BookAwardPro
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How to Find and Maximize Book Awards to Boost Your Author Platform with Matty Dalrymple and Hannah Jacobson
On the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Campaigns Manager Matty Dalrymple interviews Hannah Jacobson about how indie authors can find and make the most of book awards. Their conversation covers everything from spotting red flags…
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-maximize-book-awards/#Podcast #ALLiPodcast #authorplatform #awardvetting #BookAwardPro
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How to Find and Maximize Book Awards to Boost Your Author Platform with Matty Dalrymple and Hannah Jacobson
On the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Campaigns Manager Matty Dalrymple interviews Hannah Jacobson about how indie authors can find and make the most of book awards. Their conversation covers everything from spotting red flags…
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-maximize-book-awards/#Podcast #ALLiPodcast #authorplatform #awardvetting #BookAwardPro
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How to Find and Maximize Book Awards to Boost Your Author Platform with Matty Dalrymple and Hannah Jacobson
On the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Campaigns Manager Matty Dalrymple interviews Hannah Jacobson about how indie authors can find and make the most of book awards. Their conversation covers everything from spotting red flags…
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-maximize-book-awards/#Podcast #ALLiPodcast #authorplatform #awardvetting #BookAwardPro
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Why Your Book Isn’t Enough (and Why That’s Good News)
If we view platform-building as part of a mission to transform lives, not just sell books, the possibilities for engagement are endless.
https://janefriedman.com/why-your-book-isnt-enough-and-why-thats-good-news/ -
Why Your Book Isn’t Enough (and Why That’s Good News)
If we view platform-building as part of a mission to transform lives, not just sell books, the possibilities for engagement are endless.
https://janefriedman.com/why-your-book-isnt-enough-and-why-thats-good-news/ -
Why Your Book Isn’t Enough (and Why That’s Good News)
If we view platform-building as part of a mission to transform lives, not just sell books, the possibilities for engagement are endless.
https://janefriedman.com/why-your-book-isnt-enough-and-why-thats-good-news/ -
Why Your Book Isn’t Enough (and Why That’s Good News)
If we view platform-building as part of a mission to transform lives, not just sell books, the possibilities for engagement are endless.
https://janefriedman.com/why-your-book-isnt-enough-and-why-thats-good-news/ -
Navigating Author Branding Across Multiple Genres
Award-winning author Heidi Herman shares how she was able to navigate author branding across multiple genres and formats.
The post Navigating Author Branding Across Multiple Genres appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/navigating-author-branding-across-multiple-genres#BuildMyPlatform #GetPublished #AuthorBrand #authorplatform #brand
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Navigating Author Branding Across Multiple Genres
Award-winning author Heidi Herman shares how she was able to navigate author branding across multiple genres and formats.
The post Navigating Author Branding Across Multiple Genres appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/navigating-author-branding-across-multiple-genres#BuildMyPlatform #GetPublished #AuthorBrand #authorplatform #brand
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Navigating Author Branding Across Multiple Genres
Award-winning author Heidi Herman shares how she was able to navigate author branding across multiple genres and formats.
The post Navigating Author Branding Across Multiple Genres appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/navigating-author-branding-across-multiple-genres#BuildMyPlatform #GetPublished #AuthorBrand #authorplatform #brand
@indieauthors -
Navigating Author Branding Across Multiple Genres
Award-winning author Heidi Herman shares how she was able to navigate author branding across multiple genres and formats.
The post Navigating Author Branding Across Multiple Genres appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/navigating-author-branding-across-multiple-genres#BuildMyPlatform #GetPublished #AuthorBrand #authorplatform #brand
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Why I Won’t Chase the Post That Went Viral
After writing a viral post—about a topic she’s disinclined to dwell on—an author reflects on the worth of chasing that virality again.
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Why I Won’t Chase the Post That Went Viral
After writing a viral post—about a topic she’s disinclined to dwell on—an author reflects on the worth of chasing that virality again.
https://janefriedman.com/why-i-wont-chase-the-post-that-went-viral/ -
Why I Won’t Chase the Post That Went Viral
After writing a viral post—about a topic she’s disinclined to dwell on—an author reflects on the worth of chasing that virality again.
https://janefriedman.com/why-i-wont-chase-the-post-that-went-viral/ -
Why I Won’t Chase the Post That Went Viral
After writing a viral post—about a topic she’s disinclined to dwell on—an author reflects on the worth of chasing that virality again.
https://janefriedman.com/why-i-wont-chase-the-post-that-went-viral/ -
Authors who inspired you – a writing and reply challenge/competition
I’d like to challenge you to write about the authors who inspired you. I’ll pick my top favourite answers at the end of the challenge, but I will honourable mention every reply.
How this works
Anyone can take part. There’s no charge at all (much like a dead battery). You can enter as many times as you wish. Write about all the authors you love.
You can join this challenge in one of three ways.
- You can post a reply right here. But you want to own your own content, right?
- You can answer with a blog post or web page (or even a forum post) of your own. Just link to this page and put the URL in the ping form at the bottom (unless you have automagical WebMention pings set up).
- You can also reply via any ActivityPub blog or social media (Mastodon, for example).
The last day of this challenge is the 30th of September. After that, I will collate all of your lovely replies and pick a “winner” or two.
If you have nowhere else to publish your entry, you can use our general chat forum.
If we get a large number of entries, I’ll write a roundup post of the entries so far. So get in sooner rather than later for the most attention.
How I pick a winner will be based on a mix of how much I enjoyed reading your writing as well as the number of comments, likes, shares, boosts, mentions, replies, and so forth.
Prompts about your author (all optional)
- When did you first discover your author?
- What book from your author did you read first?
- Where did you read this book?
- How was that first reading?
- What about this author inspires you?
- Why did you first pick up a book by your author?
- What do you admire about them?
- What’s a perfect quote from your author?
- Which book by your author should new readers try first?
I look forward to reading your entries.
#Author #AuthorPlatform #blogging #blogs #challenge #reading #WebMention
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Authors who inspired you – a writing and reply challenge/competition
I’d like to challenge you to write about the authors who inspired you. I’ll pick my top favourite answers at the end of the challenge, but I will honourable mention every reply.
How this works
Anyone can take part. There’s no charge at all (much like a dead battery). You can enter as many times as you wish. Write about all the authors you love.
You can join this challenge in one of three ways.
- You can post a reply right here. But you want to own your own content, right?
- You can answer with a blog post or web page (or even a forum post) of your own. Just link to this page and put the URL in the ping form at the bottom (unless you have automagical WebMention pings set up).
- You can also reply via any ActivityPub blog or social media (Mastodon, for example).
The last day of this challenge is the 30th of September. After that, I will collate all of your lovely replies and pick a “winner” or two.
If you have nowhere else to publish your entry, you can use our general chat forum.
If we get a large number of entries, I’ll write a roundup post of the entries so far. So get in sooner rather than later for the most attention.
How I pick a winner will be based on a mix of how much I enjoyed reading your writing as well as the number of comments, likes, shares, boosts, mentions, replies, and so forth.
Prompts about your author (all optional)
- When did you first discover your author?
- What book from your author did you read first?
- Where did you read this book?
- How was that first reading?
- What about this author inspires you?
- Why did you first pick up a book by your author?
- What do you admire about them?
- What’s a perfect quote from your author?
- Which book by your author should new readers try first?
I look forward to reading your entries.
#Author #AuthorPlatform #blogging #blogs #challenge #reading #WebMention
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Authors who inspired you – a writing and reply challenge/competition
I’d like to challenge you to write about the authors who inspired you. I’ll pick my top favourite answers at the end of the challenge, but I will honourable mention every reply.
How this works
Anyone can take part. There’s no charge at all (much like a dead battery). You can enter as many times as you wish. Write about all the authors you love.
You can join this challenge in one of three ways.
- You can post a reply right here. But you want to own your own content, right?
- You can answer with a blog post or web page (or even a forum post) of your own. Just link to this page and put the URL in the ping form at the bottom (unless you have automagical WebMention pings set up).
- You can also reply via any ActivityPub blog or social media (Mastodon, for example).
The last day of this challenge is the 30th of September. After that, I will collate all of your lovely replies and pick a “winner” or two.
If you have nowhere else to publish your entry, you can use our general chat forum.
If we get a large number of entries, I’ll write a roundup post of the entries so far. So get in sooner rather than later for the most attention.
How I pick a winner will be based on a mix of how much I enjoyed reading your writing as well as the number of comments, likes, shares, boosts, mentions, replies, and so forth.
Prompts about your author (all optional)
- When did you first discover your author?
- What book from your author did you read first?
- Where did you read this book?
- How was that first reading?
- What about this author inspires you?
- Why did you first pick up a book by your author?
- What do you admire about them?
- What’s a perfect quote from your author?
- Which book by your author should new readers try first?
I look forward to reading your entries.
#Author #AuthorPlatform #blogging #blogs #challenge #reading #WebMention
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Authors who inspired you – a writing and reply challenge/competition
I’d like to challenge you to write about the authors who inspired you. I’ll pick my top favourite answers at the end of the challenge, but I will honourable mention every reply.
How this works
Anyone can take part. There’s no charge at all (much like a dead battery). You can enter as many times as you wish. Write about all the authors you love.
You can join this challenge in one of three ways.
- You can post a reply right here. But you want to own your own content, right?
- You can answer with a blog post or web page (or even a forum post) of your own. Just link to this page and put the URL in the ping form at the bottom (unless you have automagical WebMention pings set up).
- You can also reply via any ActivityPub blog or social media (Mastodon, for example).
The last day of this challenge is the 30th of September. After that, I will collate all of your lovely replies and pick a “winner” or two.
If you have nowhere else to publish your entry, you can use our general chat forum.
If we get a large number of entries, I’ll write a roundup post of the entries so far. So get in sooner rather than later for the most attention.
How I pick a winner will be based on a mix of how much I enjoyed reading your writing as well as the number of comments, likes, shares, boosts, mentions, replies, and so forth.
Prompts about your author (all optional)
- When did you first discover your author?
- What book from your author did you read first?
- Where did you read this book?
- How was that first reading?
- What about this author inspires you?
- Why did you first pick up a book by your author?
- What do you admire about them?
- What’s a perfect quote from your author?
- Which book by your author should new readers try first?
I look forward to reading your entries.
#Author #AuthorPlatform #blogging #blogs #challenge #reading #WebMention
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How Substack Helped Me Publish My Novel at 55
Late-bloomer author Troy Ford shares how joining Substack helped him publish his novel at 55 and connect with other writers.
The post How Substack Helped Me Publish My Novel at 55 appeared first on Writer's Digest.
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