If building a platform is something you feel you “have” to do – this episode will help you find the hidden joys available to you! In this conversation, Ann Kroeker helps Ariel & Liz reframe their thinking around platform and bring a greater sense of curiosity to the process. Building a platform is just one more way to share your message and your story with the world – and who knows, you might love it if you find the right outlet!

Ann Kroeker is a writing coach leveraging over three decades of experience in the writing and publishing world to support writers looking for input and the confidence they need to advance their careers. Her clients have achieved personal goals, landed contracts, hit bestseller lists, and won awards. Ann is also an author, speaker, and host of the Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach podcast. She works with clients one-on-one and through her comprehensive book proposal program, her signature craft course The Art & Craft of Writing, and her platform membership program called Your Platform Matters (YPM). Ann’s website offers loads of writing-related content, landing her on The Write Life’s annual 100 Best Websites for Writers list six years in a row. She’s presented at conferences, retreats, and summits; been a guest on writing-related podcasts; co-authored On Being a Writer: 12 Simple Habits for a Writing Life that Lasts; and authored Not So Fast: Slow-Down Solutions for Frenzied Families and The Contemplative Mom.

Connect with Ann on Instagram @annkroeker.

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