What’s included in Launch Your Author Brand & PlatformAccess 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 COMMUNITYOrganizations to joinHow to best engageIn-person and online connections2. FIGURE OUT YOUR AUTHOR PERSONASoul-Searching: Who am I?Discover keywords, phrases that best fit youFind like-minded peopleShare your story to connect with readers!3. YOUR WEBSITEWhat you need to get startedWhat content to include for best engagementRecommended optionsBest website practicesHow to avoid overwhelm & get the darn thing done4. SOCIAL MEDIA ZONEWhere and when to postHow to find best-fit followersWhat to post for highest engagementHow to optimize your social media platforms5. YOUR BLOGName and platformWhat to blog aboutHow to build readershipBand with other bloggersBest practices6. BUILD A SUBSCRIBER LISTWhy you (absolutely!) need an email listNewsletter vs. bloggingWhat platform to useHow to build itContent to include7. BAND WITH AUTHORSHow to conduct researchHow to connect online and in-personHow to find other debut authorsBest practices to engage8. CONNECT WITH READERSHow to conduct researchCreate a profile of your readerWhere to find your readersLook to your book
What you'll learn
Identify and develop your author persona
Create and optimize your author website
Understand effective social media strategies for authors
Build and engage a subscriber list
Connect with fellow authors and readers
Course objectives
To help authors position themselves in the writing community
To equip authors with skills for effective online marketing