Tuesday, March 23, 2010

WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR YOUR PLATFORM?

(This has nothing to do with my post, it's just a great picture from my trip to the Bahamas...)

So, what are you doing to build a platform?  In my interview with literary agent Mark McVeigh we learned that a platform is any media based entity you have that puts you out there for people to read or experience in some way. It could be a blog, a local radio chat, contacts you have with the media, even Twitter.

Do you have a blog?  Do you Twitter?  Do you facebook?  Do you belong to YALITCHAT?  Have you joined The Inkwell?  Have you done any school/library presentations?  Have you been on the radioWHAT ARE YOU DOING TO BUILD A PLATFORM? 

13 comments:

  1. So much to do, so little time, and when are we suppose to write the books? Here I thought I was doing well, but what is Yalitchat and Inkwell. Looks like Google is in my future. Thanks for the wake up call. Though sometimes I wonder...if you know what I mean. ;)

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  2. Kathi--I sent you an email. I hope you got it at your .msn address. I agree, it does seem overwhelming at times. You are well ahead of me on publications...The Happy Accident is a great blog to learn about social networking...

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  3. My blog is pretty much my platform. I am on Facebook, but mainly use it for personal (but do have blogger buddies on it), but I do post my blog posts on it too.

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  4. Kelly--You have a great blog! I use facebook for family and friends, but recently I've picked up a few blog friends on FB. I occassionally link my blog to FB.

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  5. I have my blog, which is my main effort. I have a Facebook page, but I don't do much with it. I'm a member of Goodreads and Scribblerati and received an invitation to join Google Wave - we'll see. :-)

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  6. Shannon--What are Goodreads, Scribblerati, and Google Wave? These are all new to me...You are an amazing blogger!!!

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  7. I blog, but am just beginning to talk about my writing. Actually, I'm just beginning to regularly blog. But I am loving it. I use my Facebook for personal use only, but post some of my blogs on it. I have a Twitter that I use to follow people. Guess I'm not building much of a platform just yet, but I'm just starting, so I don't feel like I'm doing poorly. :)

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  8. Thanks for posting this. I hadn't heard of YALITCHAT before.

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  9. Hi!!

    Before I start, I need to point out that you've got two http// to the link to the Knowonder mag under "Where to find my work". I only say because I couldn't figure out why whenever I click on it, I get a blank page.

    ANYWAY!! I did a google search for Knowonder magazine and there it was and I read "Just a Minute" and thought it was very, very, very sweet! And funny!!! Well done you!

    Ooooh blogging is fun!

    Actually blogging is a godsend really - I'm getting to read stories and poetry and bits of people's novels and see artwork and crafts - there are so many, many, many creative talented people around unable to get that major breakthrough so the blog is a great platform for all that, I think, and I'm all the better for it.

    Is the above the longest sentence ever?!?!?

    I admire everyone else able to twitter and facebook and go on forums as well! My writing course and work take all my spare time! LOL.

    Take care
    x

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  10. It just gets so overwhelming, I really do wonder sometimes where writers get the time to write! Blogging can get almost addictive, so much so that I hardly ever look at my Facebook page anymore. And I really need to check out Yalitchat and the Inkwell - thanks for the kick in the pants! :)

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  11. I'm not really doing anything to build a platform. My platform and its growth are all fairly organic in nature.

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  12. Sonshine--It sounds like you have a great start...You have a cute blog! I loved the owl contest. :)

    Emma--Thanks for stopping in. I hope you check out YALITCHAT. It has lots of good information. :)

    Kitty--Thanks for pointing that out...I'm still working on my coputer skills! I figured out how to link my livejournal friends to my blog roll this week. :)

    I think we learn a lot from each other in the blogging world. It amazes me how many strangers will willingly help you.

    Susan--Yep, I noticed your blogging more. As long as FB is the only thing that suffers, I think that's okay. I don't watch as much TV...I'd rather be writing my blog, responding to it or reading other people's blogs. :)

    PJ-You have an adorable blog. You post the loveliest pictures and you have beautiful thoughts that you share. :)

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