Building Your Author Platform

Building Your Author Platform

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM EDT · The Writer's Center · Bethesda, MD

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Build a powerful author platform that actually grows your audience and book sales. In this hands-on workshop, discover three proven strategies to attract email subscribers, grow loyal social followers, and turn speaking opportunities into fans and clients. Walk away with clear calls-to-action and a platform strategy designed around your ideal reader audience. In-person class: This workshop will take place at The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh St, Bethesda MD. In this workshop you’ll learn: A clear platform-building strategy to grow both email subscribers and social followers with intention. A compelling call-to-action and email opt-in idea designed to attract their ideal audience and turn interest into subscribers. A practical speaking and content plan that builds know-love-trust and converts audiences into readers, fans, and clients. Time Requirements N/A Materials All reading materials will be provided. Who should take this workshop? If you have a book, you have a business. Building a platform is essential to gain the visibility, fans, and sales for your work that you deserve. It’s also essential in order to be taken seriously by publishers. Everyone who is pitching or selling their brave words should take this workshop. If you need an accommodation for this workshop, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.

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