Using StoryOrigin to Grow Your Platform with Evan Gow

Entrepreneur Evan Gow is the mastermind behind StoryOrigin. Fueled by a love of technology and writing, he created an all-in-one platform for authors to connect, team up for group promos, build and swap mailing lists, upload reader magnets, and more. With the unique opportunities StoryOrigin provides, Evan has helped thousands of authors get discovered, build communities, and become successful. StoryOrigin is currently in open beta and can be used for free at storyoriginapp.com.

Whether you’re traditionally published or indie, writing a good book is only the first step in becoming a successful author. The days of just turning a manuscript into your editor and walking away are gone. If you want to succeed in today’s publishing world, you need to understand every aspect of the business - editing, formatting, marketing, contracts. It all starts with a good book, then the real work begins.

Join international bestselling author J.D. Barker and indie powerhouse, J. Thorn, as they gain unique insight and valuable advice from the most prolific and accomplished authors in the business.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why you need to use StoryOrigin
• How to build a writing community
• The importance of mailing swaps
• The importance of a reader magnet
• How to send out review copies

Links:

J. D. Barker - http://jdbarker.com/

J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/

Evan Gow - https://www.linkedin.com/in/evangow/

StoryOrigin - https://storyoriginapp.com/

Supercharge Your Scene - http://superchargeyourscene.com

Save Indie Bookstores - https://www.saveindiebookstores.com

Music by Nicorus - https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep

Voice Over by Rick Ganley - http://www.nhpr.com and recorded at Mill Pond Studio - http://www.millpondstudio.com

Contact - https://writersinkpodcast.com/contact/

“Muggable” quote by Harley Christensen - https://www.mischievousmalamute.com/

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