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Platform building tip: Create an anthology and give away half of it for free
Getting readers onto the hype train that is the love of your writing is the hardest part of being an author. To overcome that barrier, consider compiling an anthology of short stories and one or two sample first chapters. Give away some of those short stories anyway you can. For example, I’d suggest putting some […]
Your author platform is not marketing it is reputation
An author platform is not (just) marketing. In fact, it is mostly anything but marketing. Marketing is what you use to grow your platform. The platform itself is the reach you gain, so that those who want to hear about your next book can. Your platform is your connection with the people who will be […]
Platform building tip: Interview your villain
Here is another author platform building tip – publish an interview with your villain. That’s good for character exploration for you and interesting enough to attract readers too.