Marketing & Creating a Platform
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| © Jan Dolby |
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!
Also, check out our links at Social Media.
What is a Platform & How to Build One
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
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
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
Books PR & Marketing Questions Part VII: Tips on Social Media, Events, Expectations, the Long Haul +
Marketing Middle Grade Books (2022 article)
Street Teams
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
Street Teams
Book Swag
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
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!)
Launching a Book
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
6 Steps on How to Pull Off a Successful Book Event
When to Prepare Your Book Launch
Bookstore Events
How to Set up a Book Tour: Part 1
Reaching Readers: Engaging Kids at Book Events
The Art of the Cover Reveal
When to Prepare Your Book Launch
Bookstore Events
How to Set up a Book Tour: Part 1
Reaching Readers: Engaging Kids at Book Events
The Art of the Cover Reveal
The 3 Steps to Selling Out a Book Signing
Courses
Create Your Writer Platform, by Chuck Sambuchino
Giveaways to Market a Book
Courses
Video Idiot Boot Camp with Katie Davis If you're a writer, you need to be making videos. Think it's hard? Well, Katie Davis assures us that it is not, in her Video Boot Camp!
How Writers Can Earn More
Julie Hedlund's- How To Make Money As a Writer
Making a Living
How Writers Can Earn More
Julie Hedlund's- How To Make Money As a Writer
Books
Debut/Marketing Year Groups
2024 Debuts: MG, YA, and adult authors debuting in 2024
Roaring 24s - debut picture book authors and illustrators
PB Soar 24: a group of picture book authors and illustrators with debuts out in 2024
Picture Book Parade 2024: authors & illustrators with new picture books out in 2024
2025 Debuts: a group of traditionally published authors of all genres debuting in 2025
Miscellaneous
Rosy Sky KidLit PR & Marketing for Traditionally Published Children’s Book Authors - get on the list to be the first to know when it launches (TV appearances, podcasts, book trailers, NYTimes Square billboard feature, bookstore events, school visits, book fairs, video interviews, more)
