The Author’s Guide to Building an Online Platform: Leveraging the Internet to Sell More Books

The Virtual Nation Expert Teleseminar SeriesPresents...

The Author’s Guide to Building an Online Platform: Leveraging the Internet to Sell More Books
With Special Guest Stephanie Chandler,

Tuesday, November 18, 2008 - 10:00 am Pacific

Join me as I interview Stephanie Chandler for one hour to learn all about how the internet is a powerful tool and authors can now access a world of opportunity.

Dates & Times: Tuesday, November 18, 10:00 am Pacific, 11:00 am Mountain, 12:00 pm Central, 1:00 pm Eastern (60 minutes in length)

Who Should Attend? Authors, Coaches, Entrepreneurs, Sales Professionals, Solopreneurs, and Virtual Professionals of all walks of life.

Whether you already have one, two or twenty books to your credit or you are just venturing into the world of publishing, The Author’s Guide to Building an Online Platform provides effective online marketing strategies that can dramatically increase your publishing success.

Just about every agent and editor asks the inevitable question: “What’s your platform?” Author
Stephanie Chandler decided to answer this question by building her platform online and now she shares the lessons she has learned along with insight from the many authors and experts she interviewed for this book.

You will learn how to:

• Develop an online platform that impresses editors and agents
• Create an effective Web site and reach a global audience
• Drive traffic to your site utilizing simple, affordable online marketing strategies
• Implement online sales
• Establish yourself as an expert in your field
• Master the art of promoting your books on Amazon
• Stand out against the competition
• Build a long-term career as an author

Format: Michelle Ulrich, founder of The Virtual Nation™ will have a one-on-one discussion with Stephanie Chandler. She will share her knowledge and expertise from her book on how to leverage the Internet to build your fan base and increase book sales.
About Stephanie Chandler:
Stephanie Chandler is the founder of BusinessInfoGuide.com, a directory of resources for entrepreneurs and Pro Publishing Services, a custom writing and marketing business specializing in electronic newsletters.

After developing an ulcer and realizing the need for a complete lifestyle change, Chandler fled her 11-year career in the Silicon Valley in 2003. She opened a bookstore in Sacramento and in the process she discovered a passion for all-things-small-business-and-marketing. After building a successful career as an author and business consultant, Chandler sold the bookstore to focus on her primary interests: writing, speaking and helping small business owners achieve their dreams.

A frequent speaker at business events and on the radio, Chandler is a prolific writer whose articles have been seen in dozens of publications. She has also been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, Business Week and the LA Times.

Stephanie Chandler is the author of the following books:

The Author's Guide to Building an Online Platform: Leveraging the Internet to Sell More Books
(Quill Driver Press, April 2008)

From Entrepreneur to Infopreneur: Make Money with Books, eBooks and Information Products
(John Wiley & Sons, December 2006)

The Business Startup Checklist and Planning Guide: Seize Your Entrepreneurial Dreams!
(Aventine Press, September 2005)

Visit some of her websites:
www.TheBusinessGrowthConnection.com - Ready to leap?
www.BusinessInfoGuide.com - Resources for Entrepreneurs
www.ProPublishingServices.com - Electronic Newsletters & Copywriting
www.StephanieChandler.com - Author and Speaker Information

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