You want to build your online author platform but have no idea where to start. You want to use social media effectively, but you’re not sure how. Sound like you? This seminar will cover steps on how to do all of these. It will introduce you to the principles of developing your author platform, including advice on using a personal website, author Facebook page and social media to boost your online presence.

Whether you’re an emerging writer or have several published books, this seminar can help you make yourself more discoverable to readers.

Please note: this seminar provides advice on digital tools, but does not provide step-by-step instruction on using any websites or platforms.

We’ll cover:

• Advice for creating your personal website
• Deciding which social media platform is best for you
• Tips for running an author Facebook page
• How to create engagement through social media
• Where to find free tools and stock photos
• Advice on creating an author newsletter

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Expected Learning Outcomes

1. Advice for setting up an author website
2. How to use social media to help boost your profile
3. Where to find the tools to help with your author platform

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Participant Requirements

Bring a pen and paper or writing device of choice.