3 Top Strategies to Network and Build Your Platform

What did you think of this episode?Are you ready to take your platform to the next level? Linda’s guest offers three strategies to make that happen. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During this episode, you’ll learn 3 Top strategies to network and build your platform.Linda's guest is Dr Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes. Dr. Katherine is an editor, author, speaker, podcaster, and educational consultant. She is the production editor for Embolden Media Group and a member of Word Weavers International, serving as an online chapter president and mentor. She belongs to FWA (Florida Writers Association), ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers), CWoC (Crime Writers of Color), AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association), and AASA (American Association of School Administrators). She serves on the nonprofit organization Submersion 14 board and the 540 Writer’s Community board and is an art instructor for the nonprofit organization Light for the Future in Guatemala. Katherine hosts the podcast Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with Morality. She contributes regularly to several magazines, blogs, and newsletters. She authored a Bible study for women, a collaborative anthology of devotions, and is currently working on the sequels of her first general market thriller novel. Her thriller A Fifth of the Story debuted in February 2024 through Endgame Press. Today's episode walks you through three ways to network to grow your platform and engage with your audience.Attend Writerly-eventsJoin Niche GroupsEngage OnlineGiveaway-  use the code Lindarocks2024 during checkout to receive a free eBook when they visit my website,www.drkatherinehayes.com, go to the book section, and choose any ebook.Bonus giveaway - Building Your Author Brand: 5 Essential StrategiesFind out more about Dr. Katherine Hutchison Hayes Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with Morality podcastVisit  Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024".Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast