Stefaunia Dhillon asked Brenda S. Anderson:

Hi Brenda, I just wrote my first novel and it is currently out here on Goodreads. My question, because I am an Indie author, how do I build a platform or direct fans to read my book? I just finished my second novel and working on third, but I am almost ready to just throw in the towel. My books are more paranormal and fantasy. Many, many thanks. Stefaunia

Brenda S. Anderson Hi Stefaunia - very good question, one most authors struggle with, indie or not. I'm certainly not an expert, but I'll point to a couple of authors who've done quite well with their indie releases: Heather Day Gilbert and Sally Bradley. Also, Michael Hyatt is an expert on platform building. His book Platform: Get Noticed in a Busy World is an excellent resource.

Some basic things authors recommend are first of all, write a great book and package it with quality. That means have it edited, create an eye-catching cover, and format the interior professionally. While you're doing that, You can start a blog & post regularly, utilize social media (Goodreads, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, etc). The trick is in deciding which forums work best for you and not letting them monopolize your time.

I wish you the best on this journey!

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