If you're wondering whether a platform is really necessary to land a literary agent or traditional book deal, especially as a nonfiction author—this episode is for you.
You’ve probably heard conflicting answers. Some say you need thousands of followers. Others say it doesn’t matter. So what’s the truth?
In this episode of Your Path to Publish, we’re cutting through the confusion and breaking down what agents actually want to see, what “platform” really means, and how to build momentum—even if you're starting from scratch.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:
- What a platform actually is (hint: it’s more than social media)
- How platform expectations vary by nonfiction category (prescriptive, memoir, academic)
- Simple steps to show agents you're building momentum, even without a massive following
- What to avoid when presenting your platform in a proposal
If you’ve been stressing about your email list size or Instagram following—take a breath. You might have more of a platform than you think.
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