Why should I take the Early Bird class, “Ten Steps to Building an Amazing Author Platform.”

By Susan Neal

In today’s world, brimming with people seeking hope and direction, your words hold immense power. They can comfort, inspire, and even transform lives. But even the most heartfelt and divinely inspired messages require a solid base to effectively reach those who need to hear it the most. That’s the core purpose of our pre-conference class at Blue Lake Christian Writers Conference, titled “10 Steps to Building Your Author Platform.” This class is not just about reaching more people; it’s about making a meaningful connection with each heart that encounters your work.

Let’s delve into what this comprehensive class offers:

1. Eye Catching Web Presence: Learn the essential sections of a website and how to optimize it for Google. Your website is your online home, and you want it to be easily found by your audience.
2. Inspiring Lead Magnets: Discover the art of creating compelling content that encourages people to subscribe to your emails.
3. Email Journey: We’ll explore how to craft email sequences that aren’t just informative but build trust and a sense of community.
4. Social Media as a Ministry: You’ll learn how to effectively use at least two major social media platforms to spread your message.
5. Shine on Amazon Author Central: Learn how to optimize your presence there, making it easier for readers to find your books and you as an author.
6. Blogging with Purpose: Learn how to make sure your readers find your blogs.
7. Expanding your Author Presence: We’ll guide you on establishing a strong presence on Goodreads and BookBub.
8. Marketing through Guest Blogs: Using other established websites gets your work seen by more readers but writing for websites that have a low search engine presence does not. Learn how to tell the difference.
9. Magazine Marketing: Learn how to find and write for magazines.
10. Broadcast Your Voice: Learn the techniques for finding and pitching to podcasts and radio shows.

This class is more than just learning how to get more people to read your work. It’s about building a place online where your voice can really make a difference. You’ll learn practical ways to share your message of hope, faith, and love with more people. And with God’s help, you’ll do more than just reach a larger audience; you’ll truly connect with them and have a bigger impact on their lives.

The world is waiting to hear what you have to say about faith, hope, and love. Learn how to share your message with more people. Come join us in this class. We’ll work together to not just reach out to others, but to make a positive impact.

Susan U. Neal Bio

As a Certified Writer Coach, Susan Neal RN, MBA, MHS, desires to help others publish and sell their books. She is the author of eight healthy living books. Her self-published, award-winning, best-seller, 7 Steps to Get Off Sugar and Carbohydrates, sold over 35,000 copies. She is a trusted advisor for authors as the CEO of Christian Indie Publishing Association (CIPA), Christian Authors Network, and Christian Indie Awards.