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May 22, 2018 3 Comments

Ep 153: In a World of Author Branding, Find a Place to Play

In a World of Author Branding, Find a Place to Play (Ep 153: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach)

If you scroll through my Instagram feed, it won’t take long before you’ll see quotes on pictures, quotes with colored backgrounds, sourced images and my own snapshots all jumbled together. It’s not pretty. You’ll see travel pictures and book after book lying on a marble table, which is one of two or three decent backdrops in my home. The captions vary. Some are long, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: author brand, Play, Podcast Tagged With: author branding, author platform

January 3, 2017 Leave a Comment

Ep 83: Your Writing Platform: What’s the Definition of Platform (and Do I Really Need One)?

Your Writing Platform: What’s the Definition of Platform (and Do I Really Need One)? (Ep 83: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach)

At a writing conference a few years ago, I attended a panel discussion that included acquisitions editors from several publishing houses and a couple of literary agents. I’d been wanting to meet one of the agents, so after the session, I stood in line to introduce myself. I told him I was a writing coach working with several authors who were developing book proposals. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Platform, Podcast, Your Writing Platform Tagged With: author platform, definition of platform, platform, writing platform

November 8, 2016 2 Comments

#76: Your Writing Platform – How to Confirm Your Niche

Your Writing Platform - How to Confirm Your Niche - Ep 76: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach

Your writing platform will have a lot of elements, but it starts with you, the writer, and what you’re about or what’s your thing, your topic, your niche. We’ve talked about establishing an online home, because you want to have a place to welcome people who are searching for your niche or your name. When people arrive, they should have some idea of your focus. “Ah, I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Platform, Podcast, Your Writing Platform Tagged With: author platform, Blogging Niche, Writing Niche, writing platform, You Writing Platform

November 2, 2016 4 Comments

#75: Your Writing Platform: What Fascinates, Captivates, and Energizes You?

Your Writing Platform: What Fascinates, Captivates, and Energizes You? - Ep 75: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach

If you’re writing nonfiction, you’re probably trying to zero in on a category or topic that you’d like to write about and be known for. You’re trying to find your focus. If you haven’t already been exploring the possibilities by writing blog posts or articles, you’ve probably had some inkling. If not, look for clues. When you’re leafing through a magazine, what … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Platform, Podcast, Your Writing Platform Tagged With: author platform, five fat files, niche, niche-ing down, platform, writing platform, your writing platform

October 19, 2016 5 Comments

#73: Your Writing Platform Needs a Home Base: An Author Website

Your Writing Platform - No Need to Be a Wandering Troubadour - Ep 73: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach

  Let’s say you send a query letter to a magazine or a book proposal to an agent. She reads it through and feels there’s potential—it looks like there’s a match between you and her publication or agency. What’s the next thing she’s going to do, most likely? Google you. She’s going to type your name into a search engine and then click around the links that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Platform, Podcast, Your Writing Platform Tagged With: author platform, author website, build your platform, writer's platform, writer's website, writing platform, your writing platform

October 11, 2016 8 Comments

#72: Don’t Miss This Platform-Building Opportunity (like I did)

Don't Miss This Platform-Building Opportunity (like I did) - Ep 72: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach

Last weekend I presented a breakout session at a writing conference. I arrived in time to register and had a snack before the opening session, then headed into the auditorium with my plum-colored backpack, a rather chunky bag I take everywhere. It serves as my mobile office, so it’s filled with a wide range of items. I found a seat next to an attendee and flopped my bag … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Platform, Podcast, Your Writing Platform Tagged With: author platform, business cards, platform, platform-building, platform-building ideas

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