#106: 5 Steps to Building Your Author Platform

In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 steps to building an author platform. Here’s a preview of what’s included: 

[00:59] Your author platform is the foundation for all your future book marketing efforts. You can start building it no matter where you’re at in the writing process!

[02:07] Step 1: Define your target audience of readers

[03:15] Step 2: Design your unique author brand

[06:10] Step 3: Create your author website

[07:49] Step 4: Setup your email list

[09:51] Step 5: Develop your communication strategy

[15:42] Final thoughts and episode recap.

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