You’re probably tired of hearing that you need a large platform to be a successful author.
Some industry professionals believe having a large platform is equivalent to having a large social media following.
If you’ve been listening to the Christian Publishing Show or Novel Marketing, you know that having a social media following doesn’t necessarily mean you have a platform. Nor does it mean you’ll sell more books than someone not on social media.
In fact, sometimes people sell more books by spending less time on social media.
Authors hear me say, “Your social media following isn’t very important.” But when they talk to a literary agent or publisher, those people care about social media numbers.
How do you navigate this platform predicament?
I asked Mary DeMuth, literary agent and author of more than 50 books. She’s been in the Christian publishing industry for 20 years and recently wrote about how author platform is broken.
In this episode, you’ll learn
Listen in or read the blog version to learn how to navigate the author platform predicament and what you can do to help change the status quo in the publishing industry. Be sure to add your comments and questions at AuthorMedia.social.
Support the Show.
How to write dialogue
Writing Conflict: How to Keep Your Protagonist on Their Toes
Mistakes to Avoid at Your First Writers Conference
The Key Ingredient for Timeless Christian Storytelling: Morality
How to Prepare for Success as a New Author
From Podcast to Bestselling Book: How to Use Audio to Refine Your Book's Message with Asheritah Ciuciu
A Christian Author’s Guide to Health Insurance
From Page to Stage: How To Adapt Your Writing Into a Captivating Speech
Beyond First Drafts: How to Master the Art of Revision
Finding Peace in the Plot: How to Trust God' in Your Writing Journey with Liz Curtis Higgs
The Secret to Becoming a Successful Christian Author: Church
How to Write Books Boys Will Love With Tim Shoemaker
What to Expect at the Write to Publish Writers Conference
The 2023 Book Launch Blueprint
How to Advance Christ's Kingdom Through Your Writing
World Building and Worldview: How Good Theology Can Make Your Book More Interesting
New Year Goal Planning With Mary DeMuth
How to Start a Writers Group with Sharon Tedford
How to Manage Book Marketing Burnout With Nika Maples
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The Hello Heaven Podcast
Cast The Word
Let Me Be Frank | Bishop Frank Caggiano’s Podcast | Diocese of Bridgeport, CT
The Kingdom Power Fellowship Podcast
The Bible Recap
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)