Why YOU Must Have an Author Platform, Even if You Aren't Selling Many Books or Still Unpublished!

Published: May 18, 2016, 4:36 a.m.

This is Day 1 of the 5-Day Author Platform Challenge

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COMING UP NEXT - Day 2: The Power of Getting Crystal Clear on WHO Your Ideal Reader Is and Tips on Finding Your Audience Online.

Why getting to know your target audience is key for success when building your author platform (and what to do about it).

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