June 9: SLPA presents Scott Ginsberg on How to Build an Amazing Author Platform
Scott Ginsberg — That Guy with the Nametag
Your “author platform” is your recognition factor, your reach, your audience, and your drawing power. To sell a lot of books, you’re going to need a strong platform to make an impact.
Don’t miss our June meeting, featuring Scott Ginsberg, who does this brilliantly. And he’s going to share an evening of insights and ideas that you can put into action, too. Scott is known as “That Guy with the Nametag” because he’s been wearing one 24/7 for nine and a half years straight. That might sound like a silly idea, but Scott has turned it into a lucrative career as an international speaker, author and consultant. Scott has gained widespread media coverage through such sources as 20/20, CNN, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, The Washington Post, and The CBS Early Show. And his blog has been rated as one of the “Top 100 Business Blogs on the Web.” Now that’s what building an author platform is all about!
Scott will present a mini-workshop that teaches you:
• Why you need a platform in the first place
• The essential ingredients of a successful author platform
• The do’s and don’ts of platforming
• How to create IMPEs (or “Intentional Moments of Platform Expansion”)
• and a lot more tips on establishing yourself as an authority in your field
As a special bonus, Scott will do a short mentoring session with our publishing contest winner, Mandy Langston Manley, on how to establish her author platform as she prepares to publish her first novel. This is a great opportunity for all authors to see how they can apply this process to their own careers. Learn more about Scott Ginsberg at hellomynameisscott.com & nametagtv.com.
Wednesday evening, June 9 – Richmond Heights Community Center
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for networking. The meeting begins at 7:00 with announcements, followed immediately by the Featured Speaker. The evening concludes about 8:30 with networking continuing till 9:00. Our regular meetings are free to Members. Guests – $10.00 at the door.
