The Wordslinger Podcast Your Publishing Compass with Carla King
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Jan 16, 2025 Carla King, an accomplished author and creator of "Your Publishing Compass," shares her insights on guiding authors through the intricate journey of manuscript completion and promotion. She emphasizes the importance of building an authentic author platform and leveraging AI tools for writing and marketing. The discussion dives into the value of author communities for support and collaboration, as well as personal stories highlighting the evolution of relationships in the self-publishing landscape. Carla’s expertise offers invaluable resources for aspiring writers.
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Your Publishing Compass
- Consider Carla King's "Your Publishing Compass" program to guide your book publishing journey.
- It offers a year-long comprehensive course covering manuscript completion, marketing, publishing, and promotion.
Traditional Publishing's Marketing Advantage
- Traditionally, publishers handle market research and pre-publication marketing.
- Indie authors benefit from adopting a similar approach, researching genres and promoting themselves early.
Building an Author Platform
- Build your author platform by establishing an online presence through a website, landing page, and email list.
- Consider platforms like Substack to connect with readers and control your brand messaging.