Recently, I had the good fortune of attending a workshop at the QWC on Blogging and Social Networking with Joanna Penn
The things I learned from the workshop was just too good not to share.
Ten reasons for starting and/or improving your author platform:
1. A blog is a website with special powers
2. Bloggers are a powerful community
3. Every writer should blog – here’s why
4. People connect with faces – Vlog!
5. Online networking with other Authors, Bloggers and Marketers
6. Online presence with quality content
7. Baby steps…it all takes time to grow your business
8. WordPress, Blogger is all free and great to get started but as your business grows consider owning your site – here are some of the reasons why – I personally use Hostgator and their customer service is exceptional!
9. Social Media isn’t a fad, it’s a fundamental shift in the way we communicate. Check out this amazing video.
10. Embrace the Twitter – its power is extremely effective for online networking and promoting your business/brand. Here are some great tips and if you don’t understand twitter after reading this you soon will 
What are you doing to promote your author brand?
Please share your tips and/or ideas - I still have soooo’ much to learn
Midnight Rambler embracing the twitter…