tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post124054833226619898..comments2024-03-18T01:49:03.153-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: Build a Platform for Your BookDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-32574393629322503562014-03-13T14:39:25.029-06:002014-03-13T14:39:25.029-06:00Interesting this has come up as I've been thin...Interesting this has come up as I've been thinking and working on mine. It is an ongoing process to put a strong platform together.Shonell Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827197354857197637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-41581137746582085522014-03-13T14:22:49.010-06:002014-03-13T14:22:49.010-06:00Haha okay coming out of the woodwork for this one....Haha okay coming out of the woodwork for this one. Hi BRP pals! Helen this is so true. In the same breath authors will use to say it takes so long to publish, they'll say "If only I'd had more time I would have..." Your advice to "think ahead" is so wise! And who knows—that platform might be the very thing that tips the scales in your favor. Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-31267478553240806152014-03-13T14:01:49.625-06:002014-03-13T14:01:49.625-06:00I agree that Kathryn's teasers, especially her...I agree that Kathryn's teasers, especially here for over a year, were enjoyable! Maybe more for us than for K.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-9261075238699410972014-03-13T14:00:33.676-06:002014-03-13T14:00:33.676-06:00Linda, I have a great platform. It took a few year...Linda, I have a great platform. It took a few years and it requires daily engagement, but I'm ready to promote a book. It's a bit like body building. You don't get in shape overnight, but you have power when you are.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-75663403483192143522014-03-13T11:56:08.066-06:002014-03-13T11:56:08.066-06:00Thanks for explaining in such a concise way what p...Thanks for explaining in such a concise way what platform is all about. I've been on sites and blogs about marketing and all the business terms make my head swim. Your simple, "platform is your ability to get publicity" made sense to me. And your tip to plan way ahead is such a good one. I think Kathryn Craft has mastered that with her lead up to the release of he book.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-41736746907575309782014-03-13T10:46:46.806-06:002014-03-13T10:46:46.806-06:00Ooh, so sorry about getting beaned in the head! Th...Ooh, so sorry about getting beaned in the head! That must have hurt! When you're at the conference, try to meet lots of people. Have business cards with you to hand out and get their cards as well. Then occasionally send them an email. You could consider doing a monthly newsletter to send to friends. Nothing long, just something informative.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-54974091901274798332014-03-13T10:42:47.508-06:002014-03-13T10:42:47.508-06:00It can be a lot of work, but it can also be gather...It can be a lot of work, but it can also be gathered over time. Don't wait until the book is published.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-65628168277796112662014-03-13T10:32:32.775-06:002014-03-13T10:32:32.775-06:00Networking is my weak area and personal appearance...Networking is my weak area and personal appearances just aren't possible. My platform really consists of social media, my blog, this blog, my critique group, and the local conference I attend, though I may not go this year. Last year I got beaned in the head with flying candy and it put me in bed for two days - don't ask. :)Diana Hurwitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216220574149672733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-46253771583471239822014-03-13T10:11:35.327-06:002014-03-13T10:11:35.327-06:00Hmmm...this sounds like work, Helen. It also requi...Hmmm...this sounds like work, Helen. It also requires a greater degree of organization and preparedness than most of us average folks possess.<br /><br />On the other hand, you're exactly right! It's time to officially enter the game. The competition out there in the global bookstore is fierce, and the battle isn't for the faint of heart — or those who come to the war without appropriate weapons. This excellent post makes one wonder how many great tales are lost beneath the millions of available books because their authors didn't arm themselves with a platform from which to launch that fantastic book into the hands of potential readers.Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056682992943171805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-61091183013907834812014-03-13T06:16:20.358-06:002014-03-13T06:16:20.358-06:00Good advice for us fellow writers!Good advice for us fellow writers!Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.com