Ep 39: Real Talk about Growing a Platform as an Aspiring Fiction Author (with tips!)

Fed up with platform growth advice that doesn’t seem to apply to your world as a fiction writer (especially if you are unpublished)? Rachel shares what's really working against you (spoiler: it's not the algorithm) and tips for moving forward.  ***GET THE GIFTED + GUIDED PRAYER JOURNAL ✅CLICK HERE 👉https://amzn.to/48kMyOl

 

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📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

Topics covered in this episode:

• Why building an online author platform is so hard as an unpublished author
• What you are actually “selling” right now
• What you don’t know about “Know, Like, and Trust” as a Fiction Author
• What your reader’s REAL problem is
• Two mindset shifts to make 

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About this video:

Welcome! Here on The Business of Christian Fiction podcast, we’re diving into what it takes to make an impact and an income as a Christian Fiction Writer. Each week, we talk about the creative process of writing a novel from the lens of business decisions and marketing strategies.