Build Your Platform
Sub Categories:
Author Websites
Podcasting
Blogging
Public Speaking
Branding
Social Media
How to Develop an Author Tagline
You can develop a focused author tagline and build your brand by answering these questions about yourself and your message.
The 5 Baby-Step Platform Building Process
New authors can implement these important baby steps to strengthen their career development right now. Learn to walk before you run.
How to Build a Rejection-Proof Platform Q&A
15 answers to your questions about building an author platform.
How to Start Building a Rejection Proof Platform
No matter how you publish, you’ll need a sturdy platform. Learn which techniques successful authors use to build reliable platforms.
How to Market Your Audiobook
These seven strategies will help you form a close connection with your audience, create a high-quality audio experience, and sell more audiobooks.
How to Make Money From Your Platform
You can earn money with your platform before your book releases. Dave Jackson shows us how.
2020 Software Guide for Authors
Authors and writers can work smarter, not harder, with these hardware and software tools that will increase your productivity and lead you to success.
How to Survive Cancel Culture as a Writer
Learn three strategies that will protect your writing career from cancel culture.
Author Websites
Author Websites
How to Survive Cancel Culture as a Writer
Learn three strategies that will protect your writing career from cancel culture.
How to Build an Author Website in a Day
You don’t need to hire a company to build you a website, you can do it yourself and it is easier than you think. You can learn how to build your very own professional author website.
How to Combine 2 Different Websites Without Losing Search Rankings
In this episode we talk about the right and wrong ways to combine websites.
How to Create a Landing Page
Eight tips and tools for creating effective landing pages that will build your email list and your connection to your readers.
How to Create Book Club Resources for Your Book
How to Create Book Clubs Resources for Your Book
Six Things Readers are Looking for on Your Website
Six Things Readers are Looking for on Your Website
145 – How to Create a Reader (Lead) Magnet
A reader magnet is a prize your readers get in exchange for giving you their email. They can dramatically improve how fast your email list grows.
144 – How to Build an Amazing Author Website for $459.20
You know you need a website, but you don't have one yet. We received an...
Blogging
Blogging
How to Add a Hyperlink to WordPress
There are two ways to add a hyperlink to a Wordpress post. I’ll teach you both.
How to Blog Your Book
You can blog your book ahead of time. You just need to do it the right way. Learn how to blog your book and what traps and pitfalls to avoid. Blogging can help you create a best seller. Here is everything you need to turn your blog posts into an amazing book.
How To Set Realistic Writing Goals For 2016
Want to write a book in 2016? Great! But it will never happen unless you are realistic. Here’s how to set realistic writing goals for 2016.
A Viral Recipe for Your Blog
“You don’t need to write a book to change the world with your ideas. A good blog post can reach more people in one month than the typical book reaches in a lifetime.” This my common refrain when I speak at writers conferences.
I had the chance to prove my theory this month. A post on my personal blog about courtship went viral to and sparked a nationwide discussion.
How to Get Your Avatar to Show Up Everywhere
Have you ever noticed how some people’s photo’s appear next to their comments and others do not? We’ll teach you how to make that happen.
It’s Time to Switch Away From Google Reader
Are you reading this in Google Reader? If so, this should be the last post of...
How to Use Google Plus to Easily Record A Video Blog
When someone talks about the advantages of video blogging for your author...
How To Do a Reverse Image Search
Find out if people are stealing your images, words, or identity with a simple reverse image search. We’ll show you how.
Branding
Branding
The 10 Commandments of Book Marketing
If you want to succeed in publishing, heed these book marketing commandments.
How to Launch a Book in 2020
Launch your book with the help of professional coaching and a customized plan.
Author Taglines With Brandilyn Collins
Author Taglines With Brandilyn Collins
How to Sell More Books using Bookmarks and Business Cards
How to Sell More Books using Author Business Cards and Bookmarks
How to Write to Market With Chris Fox
In this episode, we talk about how to write to market with Chris Fox an incredibly successful indie author of both fiction and nonfiction.
098 – 7 Tips for Best Selling Author Portraits
Why your Author Portrait is important. Americans put a lot of importance on...
097 – Major Mistakes You Might Be Making With Your Author Name
Your Name The middle initial can get you in trouble Radio and TV interviews...
086 – How to Pick Your Genre
In this episode, we are going to talk about how to choose your genre When You...
Podcasting
Podcasting
How to Market Your Audiobook
These seven strategies will help you form a close connection with your audience, create a high-quality audio experience, and sell more audiobooks.
How to Make Money From Your Platform
You can earn money with your platform before your book releases. Dave Jackson shows us how.
How to Start an Author Podcast
Podcasting is one of the hottest marketing techniques for authors right now and for good reason. In this episode you will learn how to start your own podcast.
How to Get Booked for Guest Podcast Interviews Overview
Sell more books with these tips to becoming a sought-after podcast guest.
How to Sound Great As a Podcast Guest
Are you scheduled to come on a podcast as a guest? If you want to be invited...
New Podcast: Creative Funding Show
We are launching a new podcast! The Creative Funding Show is a podcast where...
The Best Podcasts For Authors & Writers
Want to level up your publishing career? Here are 9 writing podcasts that can help authors like you.
Announcing the Novel Marketing Podcast
Are you a novelist? Do you want to sell more of your books? If yes, we think...
Public Speaking
Public Speaking
How to Get Your First Speaking Gigs
How to Get Your First Speaking Gigs
How to Create Book Club Resources for Your Book
How to Create Book Clubs Resources for Your Book
MySpeakingEvents Now on Kickstarter
At Author Media we work with a lot of professional speakers. Their websites all need an event calendar to help build enthusiasm for upcoming events. The problem is, all the WordPress event calendars either were either way too complicated or did not work.... or both....
89+ Book Marketing Ideas That Will Change Your Life
Fresh out of ideas on how to help your writing take off? You’re in luck. We’ve compiled a list of 89 book marketing ideas that will change your life, build your brand, and sell your book.
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Bookstagramming on Instagram With Nadine Brandes
Bookstagraming on Instagram With Nadine Brandes
How to Pick a Social Network as an Author (Infographic)
How to Pick Which Social Network Is Best For You
How To Split Test Your Book Title Ideas With Facebook Ads
How To Split Test Your Book Title Ideas With Facebook Ads
How to Maintain Your Platform In-Between Books
How to Maintain Your Platform In-Between Books
How to Host a Facebook Live For Your Book
In this episode, we talk about how to host a live video on Facebook to promote your next book launch. It is easy to look and sound amazing on Facebook Live!
123 – What the New Facebook Changes Mean for Authors
The 2018 changes to Facebook are changing what works and what doesn’t work for authors and books. Listen to this episode to learn how to make Facebook work for your writing.
What Facebook’s 2018 Change Means for Authors
On January 11th, 2018 Facebook announced massive changes to what content people will see. Here is a detailed analysis of the new Facebook changes and what they mean for authors
120 – How to Get to Know Your Readers
The better you know your readers, the better you can connect with them through your writing and marketing. These 5 tools help you understand your readers.
Social Media
Social Media