Marketing & Creating a Platform
 |
| © Gracey Zhang |
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
The New Author's Platform: What Writer's Need to Know
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
Questions About 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
50+ Holidays You Can Use to Market Your Children's Book This Year
9 Unique Ways Authors Engage Readers Through Live Streaming
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
Questions About 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
50+ Holidays You Can Use to Market Your Children's Book This Year
9 Unique Ways Authors Engage Readers Through Live Streaming
Marketing in a Virtual World
Marketing & Promotion
Life Post-PublicationMarketing & Promotion
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 +
Writing Your Author Bio? Here Are 20 Great Examples
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
Courses
Create Your Writer Platform, by Chuck Sambuchino
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
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
22Debuts: middle grade, YA, and adult debut books coming out in 2022
Grooving 22s: The Picture Book Krewe: traditionally published picture book authors and illustrators with picture books coming out in 2022
2023 Debuts: traditionally-published MG, YA, adult authors debuting in 2023
Diverse Dreamers - diverse authors and illustrators with books coming out in 2022
@PB_2023 - authors and illustrators with picture books launching in 2023
#BusyPBs picture book creators with books releasing in 2023
2024 Debuts: MG, YA, and adult authors debuting in 2024
Miscellaneous
