Author Platform Myths Debunked: How to Reach Readers Without Burning Out | Writing Resilience

Send us Fan MailAuthor platform doesn't have to mean performing for an algorithm or chasing followers who don't care about your work. In this episode, I break down what an author platform actually is, why the "magic formula" myth keeps so many writers stuck, and how to build a platform that grows alongside your nervous system–not against it. If you've ever felt like the standard advice just isn't made for you, I want you to know — you're right. There is a way that’s better for you. Episode Highlights:06:03 The Biggest Author Platform Myths10:03 What Does “Enough” Actually Look Like?13:01 Why Engagement Matters More Than Followers25:26 The Truth About Going Viral30:36 Building an Author Platform Without Burning OutResources for this Episode: My Brother Had Mental Health Issues and Committed an Awful Crime. But I Love Him. Building a Writing Career from Trauma with Tia LevingsHow Recovery Supports Memoir Writing and Book Marketing Tips with Laura Cathcart RobbinsBuilding A Writing Career without Social Media with Amelia HrubyBuild an Author Platform that Aligns with Your Design and Nervous SystemGet Your Free Human Design Report Ditch Your Inner Critic Now Lisa’s Bio: Lisa Cooper Ellison is an author, speaker, trauma-informed writing coach, and host of the Writing Your Resilience podcast. Working at the powerful intersection of storytelling and healing, she blends her writing expertise, clinical training, and soul-centered practices—including Akashic Records work and Human Design—to help writers turn their hardest experiences into art. Her essays—on sibling loss, grief, trauma healing, and the craft of writing—have appeared in The New York Times, HuffPost, and The Loss of a Lifetime: Grieving Siblings Share Stories of Love, Loss, and Hope, among others.Connect with your host, Lisa:Get Your Free Copy of Ditch Your Inner Critic: https://lisacooperellison.com/subscribe/Website: https://lisacooperellison.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisacooperellison/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UColPDzpoQlVktIv7-f7ObRgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisacooperellison/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-cooper-ellison-b5483840/ Produced by Espresso Podcast Production: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.comBuilding Better Memoir Scenes: https://janefriedman.com/building-better-memoir-scenes-with-lisa-cooper-ellison/Connect with your host, Lisa:Get Your Free Copy of Ditch Your Inner Critic: https://lisacooperellison.com/subscribe/Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInProduced by Espresso Podcast Production