Comments on: Why Writers Need a Platform

By: Linkfest! (or this and that worth sharing): iPadWriMo Day 7 - Lisa Rivero

Linkfest! (or this and that worth sharing): iPadWriMo Day 7 - Lisa Rivero — Sun, 24 Aug 2014 13:09:56 +0000

[…] “Our platform definition is basically our image, and affects the way we will approach others. Think of it like how we dress. Do we approach people as the three-piece suit Power Point guy? All business and professional? Are we the D&D T-shirt video game guy, and we quote Blazing Saddles far more than is socially acceptable? Are we the seductive yet snarky diva who teaches about bringing out the inner muse? Defining platform goes a lot to adding to voice.” Read More […]

By: Why You Should Be Blogging as an Author

Why You Should Be Blogging as an Author — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:07:04 +0000

[…] Build a Platform: (If you’re not sure what a platform is, read this on why writer’s need a platform.) You need to build a reader base even before your book is ready for publishing. If you’ve […]

By: 50,000 approaches | Love versus Goliath : A Partner Visa Journey

50,000 approaches | Love versus Goliath : A Partner Visa Journey — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:16:28 +0000

[…] have learnt that authors need to have a social media presence: thankfully Kristen Lamb says a web site and Twitter are sufficient (see the comments)! Just as well, because as much as I probably shouldn’t say this and I […]

By: Meghan Ward

Meghan Ward — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:54:19 +0000

Kristen, thanks for this great post. I found the deKloutifying link through one of Anne Allen’s tweets and was happy to read it after I wrote a similar post. I linked to you today, by the way. Happy early Thanksgiving!

By: Taking A Tour Of Other Blogs- Part 1 « Eliza Loves Sci Fi

Taking A Tour Of Other Blogs- Part 1 « Eliza Loves Sci Fi — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:15:30 +0000

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By: Kim

Kim — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 04:02:36 +0000

A friend linked me here and I’m not sure whether to thank her or block her from ever leaving a comment again 🙂 I’m right on the tipping point between throwing myself into writing wholeheartedly and deleting Word off my computer only writing fiction when emailing my mom to explain why I didn’t return her call. You’re making me want to try again and I can’t decide if that’s good or bad.

By: Carol Silvis

Carol Silvis — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:38:10 +0000

Thanks for the useful information. It’s always hard to balance blogging and tweeting and writing, but you help us to understand how to do it and why it is important.

By: Jennifer Joseph

Jennifer Joseph — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:11:44 +0000

In reply to eric mosley. I feel you on the cocktail party thing. I'm not much of a light gabber. I prefer deeper relationships/convos and I think that's why I don't get interaction from a lot of fellow writers. I get more interaction from potential readers because we have long conversations on Twitter about things that we both enjoy.

By: Blog Treasures 11-19 « Gene Lempp's Blog

Blog Treasures 11-19 « Gene Lempp's Blog — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 12:12:29 +0000

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By: Jess Witkins

Jess Witkins — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:40:24 +0000

Appreciate the in depth class you’re teaching on Author Branding. It’s a good review of what to work on and has helped me create an easier schedule, so blogging feels manageable. Everyone should take your course!