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The 31-Day Platform Challenge
We're are back with a friendly and accessible approach to the often intimidating world of author platforms.
Key Discussion Points:
1. Challenge Overview: Beth and Lisa discuss the structure of the 31-Day Platform Challenge, which includes daily tasks aimed at building a robust author platform. This challenge is ideal for authors looking to make manageable yet impactful improvements to their online presence.
2. The Importance of an Author Platform: The co-hosts emphasize that having an author platform is increasingly crucial, regardless of one's publishing path. A platform serves as a digital hub where fans and potential readers can connect with the author and discover their work.
3. Practical Steps and Tips: Listeners are encouraged to engage in various activities such as defining their brand, considering a website or blog, and regularly interacting on social media. For example, Lisa shares her positive experience using Wix to create a basic but effective author website, highlighting that tech-savvy is not a prerequisite.
4. Engagement with the Audience: The hosts advise on the importance of understanding and engaging one's audience. Identifying and connecting with the right demographic, such as teachers and librarians for kidlit authors, can significantly enhance book sales and readership.
We urge you to join us in the 31-Day Platform Challenge, using the hashtag #wwwplatformchallenge to connect and share progress. We highlight the accessibility of the challenge, ensuring it caters to a wide range of technical abilities and marketing know-how.
For more details and to join the community, visit our website, where you can also find resources to prepare for the challenge. This episode is a must-listen for any author aiming to establish or grow their digital footprint in an ever-evolving literary market.
Challenge hashtag: #wwwplatformchallenge
