It's me again. I know. I know. It's been awhile. So, what is new with me? Well, I have been writing. I've written a little bit for my new novel and I also wrote a short story. I might post it at some point. My main focus the last couple of weeks has been building a platform.
I read quite a bit of books about writing and getting published, trying to learn all about the business of writing. The one thing that seems to be really big right now is building a platform. For those of you confused, a platform is a group of people that already know who you are and would buy a book or help get the word out on it if one gets published. So, all of my blog readers are apart of my platform! (thanks guys!).
Since, having a blog won't build a platform all on its own, I have also joined a writing community! I've posted some of my stuff and other writer's review it, and I review their work. It is also a place where you can get encouraged about things. So far, I like it. I am also doing NaNoWriMo again, but its called Camp NaNoWriMo because its in a different month (April). Being apart of that links me to more writers and readers, and, slowly, I am putting together a platform!
So, for all of you out there looking to one day be a writer, consider working on your platform. It takes a little effort, but in the end it will pay off!
On a side note, I am not always sure what to write about on this blog. I talk mostly about writing and try to help and encourage other writers, but I was thinking maybe I should take requests from my readers! So, if there is anything that you want to write about on here, leave a comment, and I'll see what I can do!
Best of luck.
Until next time minions!
-zjh
