Platform Articles

We hit upon what an author platform is in our FAQs, but agent Rachelle Gardner has posted extensively on the subject on her blog, today discussing again why this is so important for writers:

"You want to sell a book? Take this seriously. You don't have to have a television show or be on the radio. You don't have to be a celebrity. But you DO have to have a good book, AND you have to be able to sell it."

Read our brief explanation of  an author platform here: What is "platform"?

Read Rachelle's entire blog post here: The Dreaded Author Platform.

Mitali Perkins, author of SECRET KEEPER, has some excellent advice for writers trying to build their brands online over at her blog Mitali's Fire Escape. This is definitely a must read for authors getting ready to explore blogging or tweeting.

Virtual Author Branding: Five Tips by Mitali Perkins