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\"AuthorContinuing my series of wrap-up posts for 2016 (see my Top 10 Post About Writing<\/a> here), this time we’re delving into the world of authors, blogging, social media and author platforms.<\/p>\n

Without further ado, here are my top 10 posts for 2016, counted down to the most popular!<\/p>\n

10<\/strong>. My #1 Tip For Bloggers (And Writers)<\/a><\/p>\n

9<\/strong>. Industry Insider: How To Promote A Book<\/a><\/p>\n

8<\/strong>. Social Media For Writers #7: How To Choose The Best Social Media Platform<\/a><\/p>\n

7<\/strong>. 50 Of The Best Australian Authors And Writers On Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n

6<\/strong>. My Top 10 Posts About Blogging (As Voted By You)<\/a><\/p>\n

5.<\/strong> 5 Aussie Author Blogs To Watch<\/a><\/p>\n

4<\/strong>. What To Blog About When There’s Nothing To Blog About<\/a><\/p>\n

3<\/strong>. 10 Things To Do While You’re Waiting On Your Writing<\/a><\/p>\n

2<\/strong>. What to blog about: 5 top tips for new and aspiring authors<\/a><\/p>\n

And….<\/p>\n

1.<\/strong>\u00a0Ask The Writer: How To Build Your Author Platform<\/a><\/p>\n

Hope you find these helpful! If you’d like an in-depth, step-by-step guide to building your author platform, check out my course<\/a> at the Australian Writers’ Centre and get yourself ready for 2017!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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