tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post4703707808231814678..comments2024-03-25T17:56:01.825-04:00Comments on Insecure Writer's Support Group: A Definition Of Author PlatformAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-75923632475848179642014-12-13T13:51:41.603-05:002014-12-13T13:51:41.603-05:00I agree with the others, this is the best post on ...I agree with the others, this is the best post on the subject since I got online back in 1993. Excellent. I have to confess I don't have an emailing list. I've tried, but I have nothing to say that comes anywhere near interesting enough to email. I know, poor attitude. But after trying for 8 years, I've given up and am sticking with just posting on my network. Thanks for summing up Author platforms so easily that even I can understand. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-90770384489971102802014-12-13T10:02:00.865-05:002014-12-13T10:02:00.865-05:00This is very helpful and insightful. This is very helpful and insightful. Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-27531086540035225702014-12-10T11:52:23.268-05:002014-12-10T11:52:23.268-05:00Hilary ~ I like the words 'shy expert'...i...Hilary ~ I like the words 'shy expert'...it's almost contradictory... but it makes sense.<br /><br />L.Diane ~ I'm sure you're right.<br /><br />Christine ~ I was thinking that writers who have accepted that they're in it for the long haul will have the correct mindset to tackle author platform.<br /><br />Linda Kay ~ Thank you.<br /><br />Joy Campbell ~ It's a good break down of the concept.<br /><br />C.Lee ~ Some know exactly how to navigate the social networking scene to their advantage.<br /><br />Alex ~ Consistent effort is also something I can do.<br /><br />Fundy Blue ~ It's a detailed explanation of author platform... really helpful.<br /><br />Julie Flanders ~ Me too. Platform is that 'elusive creature'...<br /><br />Susan Gourley ~ I'm still learning too. <br /><br />Patricia ~ Welcome to the IWSG!<br /><br />Murees ~ I'm glad the article could shed some light on the topic.<br /><br />G.B. Miller ~ Perhaps it could have been worded differently? 'It is not about self-promotion' could have been 'It is not about self-promotion that borders on spamming'... or something similar?<br /><br />Shelly ~ Hugs and chocolate kisses to you.<br /><br />Janie ~ Wouldn't "building a following" be a small part of platform building?<br /><br />Cathrina ~ Learning never ends... there's always something new to learn.<br /><br />speculationsimpressed ~ It must be quite tricky trying to juggle the social media platforms?<br /><br />dolorah ~ We have to try. Good luck to upping 'visibility'.<br /><br />Day Laughs Night Cries ~ It's not straightforward at all... there are so many dimensions.Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-42953857726755412782014-12-09T20:25:51.935-05:002014-12-09T20:25:51.935-05:00Things to think about. Platform is so many things....Things to think about. Platform is so many things. Thanks. Peaches D. Ledwidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13633411576434528080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-21380040649485750952014-12-09T14:02:38.918-05:002014-12-09T14:02:38.918-05:00Thanks Michelle, for all the definitions and tips....Thanks Michelle, for all the definitions and tips. I've been uncertain what this "platform" thingy was. I'm saving this for future reference; perhaps I can up my "visibility" by following these points.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-62610481979895882002014-12-09T12:09:31.644-05:002014-12-09T12:09:31.644-05:00Maybe I'm too selective in how I present mysel...Maybe I'm too selective in how I present myself. I have a blog that I am active with. I have a Twitter, Facebook, Googe+, InLink, Pinterest, Goodread and Pearltree accounts. Out of all those accounts, I'm more active at Twitter, Pinerest and Pearltree. To tell the truth, I'm not sure why I've kept the other social media accounts except for that I don't want to feel bad about dumping someone who is a contact through one of these.<br /><br />Do I think my platform is doing me any good? I really don't know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-11294234591184271172014-12-09T09:21:48.942-05:002014-12-09T09:21:48.942-05:00Thank you. I've heard of building a platform, ...Thank you. I've heard of building a platform, but never really knew what was or how to do it. Great Post Michelle!!!Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-26832483600896015602014-12-08T21:05:03.211-05:002014-12-08T21:05:03.211-05:00I've never heard that kind of effort called a ...I've never heard that kind of effort called a platform. It sounds the same as "building a following."<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-26607966814079136032014-12-08T17:31:43.398-05:002014-12-08T17:31:43.398-05:00Hi, Michelle:
This was an excellent post.Hi, Michelle: <br /><br />This was an excellent post.shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-71397451594423929252014-12-08T16:42:14.273-05:002014-12-08T16:42:14.273-05:00To a small degree, it is a lot about self-promotio...To a small degree, it is a lot about self-promotion. If you have a good product, you need to promote it.<br /><br />Saying that it's not about self-promotion basically insults a lot of writers, both traditionally and indie in all kinds of genres.<br /><br />I know of at least one who started out as an indie, made the NY Times best seller (as an indie), reviews in US Today (as an indie), and landed a publishing deal with one of Amazon's imprints (as an indie).<br /><br />Yeah, self-promotion didn't help one bit in her career.<br /><br /><a href="http://gbmjrflashy.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Father Nature's Corner</a>G. B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09783331838434598963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-89250246636328949582014-12-08T16:23:30.678-05:002014-12-08T16:23:30.678-05:00Thank you for this post Michelle. It was very comf...Thank you for this post Michelle. It was very comforting, because I'm not popular with/on social media at all. I always thought the amount of followers you had was important for platforms. Now I know better. Murees Dupèhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781339206465690961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-89952986142209500482014-12-08T15:58:56.954-05:002014-12-08T15:58:56.954-05:00I just joined IWSG and this post is the FIRST I...I just joined IWSG and this post is the FIRST I've read that actually explains what the heck a "platform" is and I so appreciate your allowing us to read it. As Christine Rains said above, some authors don't realize what a long process it is to create a platform. Thank you.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11512099085568969698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-4950425868849579802014-12-08T15:16:39.798-05:002014-12-08T15:16:39.798-05:00I remember first hearing this word years ago and t...I remember first hearing this word years ago and thinking what the heck is a platform? I think many new writers have no clue what it is though agents and editors expect them to know. Great article.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-33283380754888828462014-12-08T14:48:55.936-05:002014-12-08T14:48:55.936-05:00This is something I'm always trying to figure ...This is something I'm always trying to figure out! Thanks for this great article, going to save it for sure. Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-69990473007703262492014-12-08T13:14:17.016-05:002014-12-08T13:14:17.016-05:00This is an excellent post, Michelle! This is the ...This is an excellent post, Michelle! This is the best explanation of platform that I have read. thank you for sharing it!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-34050337333726227182014-12-08T12:47:11.411-05:002014-12-08T12:47:11.411-05:00Consistent effort - that I can do! Good stuff, Mic...Consistent effort - that I can do! Good stuff, Michelle.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-10538506236226793802014-12-08T12:14:08.198-05:002014-12-08T12:14:08.198-05:00Great to read this. I know I'm hooked by blogg...Great to read this. I know I'm hooked by bloggers and tweeters and those on fb whose personality comes through their posts. It's a skill all right. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-42252941079533921082014-12-08T10:33:25.522-05:002014-12-08T10:33:25.522-05:00Thanks for sharing this, Michelle. All of this is ...Thanks for sharing this, Michelle. All of this is stuff we need to remember.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-78292741361370552922014-12-08T09:00:33.352-05:002014-12-08T09:00:33.352-05:00Great post, Michelle. Thanks for your comments.Great post, Michelle. Thanks for your comments.Linda Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237332954767037400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-49290438292058717042014-12-08T08:16:32.153-05:002014-12-08T08:16:32.153-05:00Excellent post. I think a lot of people don't ...Excellent post. I think a lot of people don't realize what a long journey it is and how important each and every reader is too.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-67664104450836372392014-12-08T08:01:30.865-05:002014-12-08T08:01:30.865-05:00Authority and expertise are really important, and ...Authority and expertise are really important, and they can apply to fiction writers.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-24960688348309431022014-12-08T04:11:09.752-05:002014-12-08T04:11:09.752-05:00Hi Michelle - what a brilliant post. Platform bui...Hi Michelle - what a brilliant post. Platform building is being the shy expert ... being available, being around, but not promoting oneself as such ... and constantly producing that body of valuable and professional work.<br /><br />Cheers - great post for the IWSG .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com