Launch Your Author Brand and Platform

Descripción

What’s included in Launch Your Author Brand & Platform Access to: ✓ 10 Step-By-Step Lessons ✓ 15+ Awesome Bonuses ✓ 7 “Bigger Than a Bonus” Meet the Experts (insider secrets to success from the Masters -- other authors!) training on goodies like do’s and don’ts for new authors, agent advice, book club visits, and public speaking ✓ Each lesson includes Rookie Mistakes to Avoid, Myth Busters, and How to Go the Extra Mile! FULL COURSE INFO: 1. PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE IN YOUR WRITING COMMUNITY Organizations to join How to best engage In-person and online connections 2. FIGURE OUT YOUR AUTHOR PERSONA Soul-Searching: Who am I? Discover keywords, phrases that best fit you Find like-minded people Share your story to connect with readers! 3. YOUR WEBSITE What you need to get started What content to include for best engagement Recommended options Best website practices How to avoid overwhelm & get the darn thing done 4. SOCIAL MEDIA ZONE Where and when to post How to find best-fit followers What to post for highest engagement How to optimize your social media platforms 5. YOUR BLOG Name and platform What to blog about How to build readership Band with other bloggers Best practices 6. BUILD A SUBSCRIBER LIST Why you (absolutely!) need an email list Newsletter vs. blogging What platform to use How to build it Content to include 7. BAND WITH AUTHORS How to conduct research How to connect online and in-person How to find other debut authors Best practices to engage 8. CONNECT WITH READERS How to conduct research Create a profile of your reader Where to find your readers Look to your book’s themes for answers How book bloggers are your friend 9. POSITION YOURSELF AS AN EXPERT! How to write for others with guest posts Where to find ideal blogs Presenting at in-person events How to start small with public speaking How to prepare to present with confidence 10. NOW WHAT? Keep promoting! Grow your reviews Book awards Expand your social media Paid advertising New markets for your book How to continue a focus on community building Marketing Bonuses: Book Launch Countdown How to Best Run Book Ads Making a Book Trailer 101 Launch a Book Trailer/Cover Reveal The Awesome Resources Guide The Awesome Course Planner Networking Bonuses: Prepare for Public Speaking Writer Organizations by Genre and Region Publicity Bonuses: How to Write a Press Release How to Write a Review Request How to Write a Blurb Request How to Write a Guest Post Pitch Social Media Bonuses: Goodreads 101 Instagram for Authors Twitter 101 Rafflecopter 101 Meet the Experts: Guides Literary Agent Q&A Do’s and Don’ts for New Authors Kick-Butt Debut Authors Meet the Experts: Videos Audiobook Production 101 Book Club Visits 101 Building Community Public Speaking 101

Lo que aprenderás

• In this 10-step book marketing system learn how to plan, create, and launch your successful author brand and platform even before your first book comes out.
• Each module includes rookie mistakes to avoid, myth busters, and how to go the extra mile in building your author brand and platform.
• PLUS 15+ bonuses on topics like: book club visits, social media, public speaking, audio book production, publicity, book launches and more.
• PLUS a Meet the Experts section to learn from the Masters -- experts in the publishing industry!

Requisitos

• Students don't need any special materials or experience creating their author brand or platform. This course will recommend resources to use for no-cost or low-cost to build your author brand and platform. The course will also cover everything you need to get started - from coming up with your author persona and creating your author website to banding with other authors and building a social media following. Students who are dedicated beginners with a commitment to taking action to create their author brand and platform will benefit most from this course.