Not exact matches
I can tell you this: as the former director of the now - defunct Gravity Imprint for Booktrope, the books that sold the most were where the
authors did everything
on that list above — they interact with readers, build their
platform, generously share others» posts and content, blog consistently, and have a
clear, strong message.
From creating a great blog to finding a following
on Twitter, Friedman's point was
clear —
authors need to create a direct line to their audience, a
platform that they control.
When you have a
clear idea of your
author brand (and a strong plan for your author platform), you may be on your way to that most coveted of writer fantasies: Life As A Full - Time A
author brand (and a strong plan for your
author platform), you may be on your way to that most coveted of writer fantasies: Life As A Full - Time A
author platform), you may be
on your way to that most coveted of writer fantasies: Life As A Full - Time
AuthorAuthor.
To keep
on track, have a
clear goal for your
author website (sell books, build a
platform, connect with readers), keep your
author brand in mind while you design, and create great value for your readers so they can't help but come back for more.