008: How to Build your Author Platform

Are you ready to get the support you need for your author career and life? Join International Indie Bestseller, Angela J. Ford, and fantasy author, Stephanie BwaBwa, as they talk all things writing, publishing, and the real life of an indie author. Welcome to the Indie Author Lifestyle Show. Living your best indie life starts here. In episode eight you will learn: What is an author platform and why you should have oneEssentials of an author platformHow new authors should approach building a website What to do if you don’t have a book out yet The dangers of building your platform solely on social mediaHow to get people to join your email list (even when you don't have a reader magnet)Using episodic stories to engage your fan base and grow your email listHow to link your blog to your Amazon Author profileWhy you should have a shop on your website + how to include international shippingOffering book swag without keeping stock at homeUsing retargeting to bring people back to your websiteWhy you should market your book over and over and over againHow to get the website template that Sarah J. Mass usesThe #1 thing to do when you’re just getting started Additional Links: www.angelajford.com www.stephaniebwabwaauthor.com Bookfunnel.com  Listen to Episode 005 for more tips on being authentic with your marketing Use WooCommerence for building a shop Using Printed Mint for book swag Hire Stephanie to build your website for you. Hire Angela to build your website for you.  Adding Google Analytics to your website. Adding the Facebook Pixel to your website.  Design with Canva The journey to becoming a full-time author on your own terms doesn’t have to be lonely or hard. We have an awesome community where we chat daily, write together, and motivate each other. Join the Indie Author Lifestyle Community