Comments on: Guest Post: The Supplies You Need to Build a Writer’s Platform http://www.meryl.net/2010/02/09/guest-post-the-supplies-you-need-to-build-a-writers-platform/ Content on writing, tech, business, marketing, social media Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:21:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Links: Presidential 2010 Edition | Meryl.net http://www.meryl.net/2010/02/09/guest-post-the-supplies-you-need-to-build-a-writers-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-813231 Links: Presidential 2010 Edition | Meryl.net Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:07:10 +0000 http://www.meryl.net/?p=6903#comment-813231 [...] to George Angus for winning Laura Cross’ book tour contest! Y’all can still win a book from Elisa Lorello. Interesting that it’s President’s [...] [...] to George Angus for winning Laura Cross’ book tour contest! Y’all can still win a book from Elisa Lorello. Interesting that it’s President’s [...]

]]> By: Meryl http://www.meryl.net/2010/02/09/guest-post-the-supplies-you-need-to-build-a-writers-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-813210 Meryl Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:02:55 +0000 http://www.meryl.net/?p=6903#comment-813210 Thanks to Laura for her guest post and responses. @Jodi, it sounds like you're on the right track. All wanna be authors should be doing this before we start the book proposal. @Jennifer, schools make great partners with authors especially those who specialize in children's books or topics of interest to kids. @Luci, like Laura said -- you are a power woman! Wow. @George, you're doing a great job in seamlessly changing your focus. Thanks to Laura for her guest post and responses.

@Jodi, it sounds like you’re on the right track. All wanna be authors should be doing this before we start the book proposal.

@Jennifer, schools make great partners with authors especially those who specialize in children’s books or topics of interest to kids.

@Luci, like Laura said — you are a power woman! Wow.

@George, you’re doing a great job in seamlessly changing your focus.

]]> By: George Angus http://www.meryl.net/2010/02/09/guest-post-the-supplies-you-need-to-build-a-writers-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-813156 George Angus Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:32:51 +0000 http://www.meryl.net/?p=6903#comment-813156 Yay! Great post on this topic. Okay, what I've done is changed my blog from just a writing tips blog to an author platform for me. I changed the design and focus and included things like a page for agents and editors that highlights all of my current projects and has samples of things I've written and links to my ebooks. I now include some flash fiction as posts to keep my fiction chops up and to get feedback about my stories. Also, I'm ghostwriting a book for a client and I've forwarded this post to them. I've been pushing them to get their platform in order before we are done with the book! George .-= George Angus's blog ...<a href="http://tumblemoose.com/jazzed-about-mojotweet-a-book-review/" rel="nofollow">Jazzed About #MOJOtweet: A Book Review</a> =-. Yay! Great post on this topic.

Okay, what I’ve done is changed my blog from just a writing tips blog to an author platform for me. I changed the design and focus and included things like a page for agents and editors that highlights all of my current projects and has samples of things I’ve written and links to my ebooks. I now include some flash fiction as posts to keep my fiction chops up and to get feedback about my stories.

Also, I’m ghostwriting a book for a client and I’ve forwarded this post to them. I’ve been pushing them to get their platform in order before we are done with the book!

George
.-= George Angus’s blog …Jazzed About #MOJOtweet: A Book Review =-.

]]> By: Laura Cross http://www.meryl.net/2010/02/09/guest-post-the-supplies-you-need-to-build-a-writers-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-813138 Laura Cross Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:51:09 +0000 http://www.meryl.net/?p=6903#comment-813138 Hey Lucy - you are a power woman with your platform. I loved the typewriter photo for the book cover - it's nice to know other writers are getting a kick out of it. All the best, Laura .-= Laura Cross's blog ...<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TrueStoryInk/~3/miDpHrMzRmY/" rel="nofollow">Creating A Writer’s Platform and Writing Workshop Giveaway</a> =-. Hey Lucy – you are a power woman with your platform.

I loved the typewriter photo for the book cover – it’s nice to know other writers are getting a kick out of it.

All the best,
Laura
.-= Laura Cross’s blog …Creating A Writer’s Platform and Writing Workshop Giveaway =-.

]]> By: 02/09L: Link Round Up and Summary « Leslie A. Joy http://www.meryl.net/2010/02/09/guest-post-the-supplies-you-need-to-build-a-writers-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-813136 02/09L: Link Round Up and Summary « Leslie A. Joy Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:35:43 +0000 http://www.meryl.net/?p=6903#comment-813136 [...] help-here’s a new estimate. 2.) I can’t meet the deadline. 3.) Yes, but… 4.) No. Meryl’s Notes: Guest Post: The Supplies You Need to Build a Writer’s Platform 1.) Understand Your Brand Image 2.) Develop and Promote Your Expertise 3.) Have an Internet [...] [...] help-here’s a new estimate. 2.) I can’t meet the deadline. 3.) Yes, but… 4.) No. Meryl’s Notes: Guest Post: The Supplies You Need to Build a Writer’s Platform 1.) Understand Your Brand Image 2.) Develop and Promote Your Expertise 3.) Have an Internet [...]

]]> By: Luci Weston http://www.meryl.net/2010/02/09/guest-post-the-supplies-you-need-to-build-a-writers-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-813130 Luci Weston Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:45:01 +0000 http://www.meryl.net/?p=6903#comment-813130 Wow Laura, that is a helpful list to follow for setting up one's platform. I see now I have a lot of work to do as I continue to work on my books! So far, I have: Established a lifestyle blog that continues to increase its readership. Set up a Fan Page on Facebook to give me a more immediate way to interact with readers. I do tweet on Twitter, but I am not convinced yet. Guest posted on more popular blogs than my own with cross marketing efforts. Currently working on a 3 part guest post. Host a monthly radio show. Developing informative videos featuring lifestyle tips, reviews, how-to clips. Joined a writer's group to learn more about the publishing industry. Attending my first writer's conference next month. Thanks for asking this question. Detailing this list helps me see what still needs to be done. BTW, love the old fashioned typewriter on the book cover - never see those anymore! Wow Laura, that is a helpful list to follow for setting up one’s platform. I see now I have a lot of work to do as I continue to work on my books!

So far, I have:

Established a lifestyle blog that continues to increase its readership.

Set up a Fan Page on Facebook to give me a more immediate way to interact with readers.

I do tweet on Twitter, but I am not convinced yet.

Guest posted on more popular blogs than my own with cross marketing efforts.

Currently working on a 3 part guest post.

Host a monthly radio show.

Developing informative videos featuring lifestyle tips, reviews, how-to clips.

Joined a writer’s group to learn more about the publishing industry.

Attending my first writer’s conference next month.

Thanks for asking this question. Detailing this list helps me see what still needs to be done. BTW, love the old fashioned typewriter on the book cover – never see those anymore!

]]> By: Laura Cross http://www.meryl.net/2010/02/09/guest-post-the-supplies-you-need-to-build-a-writers-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-813128 Laura Cross Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:49:58 +0000 http://www.meryl.net/?p=6903#comment-813128 Jennifer and Jodi - both of you are doing an excellent job beginning to build your platforms. And Jodi, it's never too early to start promoting a book - some experts even recommend you begin promoting one to two years before release. Best, Laura .-= Laura Cross's blog ...<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TrueStoryInk/~3/miDpHrMzRmY/" rel="nofollow">Creating A Writer’s Platform and Writing Workshop Giveaway</a> =-. Jennifer and Jodi – both of you are doing an excellent job beginning to build your platforms. And Jodi, it’s never too early to start promoting a book – some experts even recommend you begin promoting one to two years before release.

Best,
Laura
.-= Laura Cross’s blog …Creating A Writer’s Platform and Writing Workshop Giveaway =-.

]]> By: Jennifer Swanson http://www.meryl.net/2010/02/09/guest-post-the-supplies-you-need-to-build-a-writers-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-813126 Jennifer Swanson Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:28:16 +0000 http://www.meryl.net/?p=6903#comment-813126 I have established a website and have been to many schools to talk about my book and teach students about writing. I have submitted my book for reviews by both online and traditional type reviewers. Then presented them on my website. In addition, I have created book trailers and tweet and have a FB fan page. I am at a loss as to how to brand myself, though and I am still learning about Keyword Optimization and SEI. Finally, I do not yet have a blog, and am wondering how important that is to your platform. Suffice to say, while I have learned a lot, there is MUCH more to discover. I have established a website and have been to many schools to talk about my book and teach students about writing. I have submitted my book for reviews by both online and traditional type reviewers. Then presented them on my website. In addition, I have created book trailers and tweet and have a FB fan page. I am at a loss as to how to brand myself, though and I am still learning about Keyword Optimization and SEI. Finally, I do not yet have a blog, and am wondering how important that is to your platform. Suffice to say, while I have learned a lot, there is MUCH more to discover.

]]> By: Nonfiction Ink » Blog Archive » Creating A Writer’s Platform and Writing Workshop Giveaway http://www.meryl.net/2010/02/09/guest-post-the-supplies-you-need-to-build-a-writers-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-813125 Nonfiction Ink » Blog Archive » Creating A Writer’s Platform and Writing Workshop Giveaway Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:15:05 +0000 http://www.meryl.net/?p=6903#comment-813125 [...] my book blog tour stops at Mery’s Notes with a guest post on Creating A Writer’s Platform and a giveaway of one of my online writing [...] [...] my book blog tour stops at Mery’s Notes with a guest post on Creating A Writer’s Platform and a giveaway of one of my online writing [...]

]]> By: Jodi http://www.meryl.net/2010/02/09/guest-post-the-supplies-you-need-to-build-a-writers-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-813124 Jodi Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:48:01 +0000 http://www.meryl.net/?p=6903#comment-813124 Considering the book isn't finished, agented or sold yet I may be putting the cart before the horse but...I started a blog and tweeting. I've also started doing a lot more speaking engagements. Through those I've been interviewed or mentioned in local newspaper articles. My thinking is, when I need publicity for my book, these guys at the paper will already know my name and be more likely to turn a press release from me into an actual article. Also maybe those organizations I speak out will have me back to talk about my book. Hopefully! .-= Jodi's blog ...<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WordsByWebb/~3/yJ1fQr2AkCQ/" rel="nofollow">$1.49 for a New(Relatively)Hardcover</a> =-. Considering the book isn’t finished, agented or sold yet I may be putting the cart before the horse but…I started a blog and tweeting. I’ve also started doing a lot more speaking engagements. Through those I’ve been interviewed or mentioned in local newspaper articles. My thinking is, when I need publicity for my book, these guys at the paper will already know my name and be more likely to turn a press release from me into an actual article. Also maybe those organizations I speak out will have me back to talk about my book. Hopefully!
.-= Jodi’s blog …$1.49 for a New(Relatively)Hardcover =-.

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