433 -From Overwhelmed to Organized: Building Your Author Platform Without Losing Your Mind
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Building an effective author platform doesn’t have to mean being everywhere online. In this practical episode, social media expert Tonya Kubo joins Kathi Lipp to demystify platform building for writers. Together they tackle the questions every author struggles with about social media and platform growth.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- Which social media platforms actually matter for authors
- How to determine where YOUR readers are hanging out
- The minimum effective dose for moving the needle on your platform
- Why commenting might be more valuable than posting
- The truth about how long it takes to see results
- Practical tips for batching content efficiently
Plus, learn about a special opportunity to join the Red House Writers Collective at a significant discount!
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Kathi Lipp
Author, Speaker, Writing at the Red House Creator and CEO
Over the past 10 years, Kathi has helped hundreds of people increase their platform through teaching and coaching. She is a frequent teacher at writer’s conferences and has helped countless authors and speakers find their audiences.
Kathi’s desire to help fellow speakers and authors avoid the mistakes she made, increase their confidence, and be the person God made them to be inspired her creation of Communicator Academy. Her newest adventure is The Red House, where she offers writer’s retreats and Writers in Residence events. Learn more about the Red House at https:writingattheredhouse.com
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Tonya Kubo
Tonya Kubo is the illustrious and fearless leader of Kathi Lipp’s Clutter Free Academy Facebook group and the Clutter Free for Life membership program. A speaker and writer, Tonya makes her home in the heart of California with her husband, Brian, their two spirited daughters, and one very tolerant cat. Visit her at www.tonyakubo.com.
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