Mabel & Stanley Publishing

You’ve written a brilliant book. You’ve edited it, proofread it, formatted it… and now you’re ready to hit publish. But here’s the reality: if no one knows you exist, even the best book in the world can fall flat. That’s where your author platform  comes in...the foundation for your visibility, credibility, and book sales. It’s not about vanity metrics or chasing followers; it’s about building connection and consistency. So what can you do to build your author platform? here

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