Review: Handy reference book
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 1, 2013
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion of it.  There is nothing new here for those writers who have researched on their own how to build a writer's online platform and promote themselves via social media.  However, what is incredibly helpful in this book is the day by day step by step instructions on exactly what to do and how to do it.  It's like being on a special diet where you don't have to think about what you'll be cooking for each meal, or even what ingredients are required -- the menu is provided.The author does hit the nail on the head for building a platform and marketing yourself on social media but never is it mentioned that some people are simply no good at marketing themselves no matter how well laid out and explained the plan is.I do hope that authors do not go into this blindly and without thought to their particular strengths and weaknesses.  There is no shame in not being a good marketer.  That's why writers write and marketers market.However, all that said, I still believe this is quite a worthwhile book for those who want to try or can do both.