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“The simplest definition of ‘author platform’ is your ability to sell books based on your network of people.” – Joel Pitney, Launch My Book

This episode of Face The Book TV focuses on leveraging assets that you may already have – your expertise, your friends & colleagues, your social media.

With mindful, regular cultivation, a well built-out author platform can set you up for booming book sales by the time your publication date rolls around. You can start building your platform any time, but doing it before you even start writing is highly recommended.

PART II IN SERIES: BASICS OF BOOK PUBLISHING with Charlotte Pierce & Scott Channel, IPNE board of directors.

  1. Nuts & Bolts of Publishing Your First Book 4/20, 2 PM EDT
  2. Building Your Author Platform: Strategy First! 5/11 2 PM EDT
  3. Your All-Important Email List & How to Grow It 6/1 2 PM EDT
  4. Websites that Sell Books 6/22 2 PM EDT

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