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    Building Your Author Brand - Empowering Authors Collection
    Building Your Author Brand - Empowering Authors Collection
    Building Your Author Brand - Empowering Authors Collection
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    Building Your Author Brand - Empowering Authors Collection

    By Dr. Tanya Smith

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    In the world of writing, your words are your legacy, but your brand is the heart that breathes life into them. Discover the art and science of building a brand that resonates, captivates, and leaves an indelible mark on readers' hearts. From uncovering the depths of your author identity to crafting a captiva

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWarrioress Publishing
    Release dateApr 5, 2024
    ISBN9798869279132
    Building Your Author Brand - Empowering Authors Collection

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      Building Your Author Brand - Empowering Authors Collection - Dr. Tanya Smith

      Dr. Tanya Smith

      Building Your Author Brand

      The Empowering Authors Collection Book Two

      First published by Warrioress Publishing 2024

      Copyright © 2024 by Dr. Tanya Smith

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning, or otherwise without written permission from the publisher. It is illegal to copy this book, post it to a website, or distribute it by any other means without permission.

      This novel is entirely a work of fiction. The names, characters and incidents portrayed in it are the work of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or localities is entirely coincidental.

      Dr. Tanya Smith asserts the moral right to be identified as the author of this work.

      Dr. Tanya Smith has no responsibility for the persistence or accuracy of URLs for external or third-party Internet Websites referred to in this publication and does not guarantee that any content on such Websites is, or will remain, accurate or appropriate.

      Designations used by companies to distinguish their products are often claimed as trademarks. All brand names and product names used in this book and on its cover are trade names, service marks, trademarks and registered trademarks of their respective owners. The publishers and the book are not associated with any product or vendor mentioned in this book. None of the companies referenced within the book have endorsed the book.

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      Contents

      Introduction

      Deciding to Self-Publish or Traditional Publish

      Crafting Your Brand

      Your Identity

      Target Audience

      A Tagline

      Author Voice

      Visual Identity

      Author Bio and Author Logo

      Online Presence

      Content Strategy

      Interacting with Readers

      Collaborating with Other Authors

      Be Consistent

      Summary

      Recap

      About the Author

      Introduction

      Welcome to A Comprehensive Guide on How to Build Your Author Brand. As you dive into the pages, you’re not just entering a world of words but embarking on a journey through the vibrant landscape of author branding. You have already started your writing career and now it’s time to unleash the power of your personal brand and ascend to the next level of literary greatness.

      Picture this: You’re not just an author; you’re a brand. Your brand is a window into your literary soul. It is a beacon that draws readers, garners trust, and kindles enthusiasm. It’s more than just a tagline or a logo; it’s the essence of who you are as a writer, a promise to your readers of the unique experience they’ll find within the pages of your work.

      Why is author branding such a game-changer, you wonder? Well, let’s break it down. In a sea of

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