For authors, writers, creators, leaders, and speakers at any stage–from aspiring to veteran–who want to elevate, promote, and amplify the stories they’ve been gifted
Platform building has been given such a negative connotation in the publishing world because of the tactics some use to “beat the system.” Social Media for Authors* will help you use the system wisely and will teach you how to level the playing field without losing yourself in the process.
An engaged online audience is one of your greatest partners in helping your message reach both wide and deep.
In this workshop, you will learn practical, usable tips and strategies to help you grow your online audience and reach, such as how to
Engage and grow your audience without burnout while writing your book
Mobilize your current followers
Build authentic connection and community on social media
Tap into the power of established audiences
And more!
MEET YOUR TEACHER
Quantrilla Ard, PhD is an author, speaker, researcher, book launch aficionado, community manager, and Embolden Media Group literary agent. She has been a small group leader, online Bible study leader, and writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries. Her spiritual insights regularly appear with First5, Patheos, iBelieve.com, and Faith at Home for Forma. She’s been published in Prayer: Approaching the Throne of Grace and Chicken Soup for the Soul’s I’m Speaking Now: Black Women Share Their Truth in 101 Stories of Love, Courage and Hope.
An author champion and avid cheerleader, Quantrilla has collaborated with Cara Meredith, Traci Rhoades, Chrystal Evans Hurst, and others as a community manager, book launch team coordinator, and copywriter/editor.
Appearing on podcasts and writing on Black maternal health and infant mortality, Quantrilla has a PhD in Health Psychology and lives in Atlanta with her husband, Donny, and three children.
*Replays will be made available to all registrants.