{"product_id":"how-to-build-a-platform-writing-workshop-online","title":"How to Build a “Platform” for Writers Who Shudder at the Thought Zoom Seminar with Courtney Kocak on Sunday, April 4th, 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday, April 4, 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLive Seminar via Zoom from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Pacific\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌍 Class Times by Time Zone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLos Angeles (PDT): 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChicago (CDT): 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew York (EDT): 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLondon (BST): 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBerlin (CEST): 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow Enrolling!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions about this class? Use the Chat Button to talk with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructor Courtney Kocak is a writer, podcaster, and comedian based in Los Angeles. She wrote for Amazon’s Emmy-winning animated series \u003cem\u003eDanger \u0026amp; Eggs\u003c\/em\u003e and Netflix’s \u003cem\u003eKnow It All\u003c\/em\u003e podcast. She’s produced a slew of highly-ranked podcasts—including \u003cem\u003eThe Bellas Podcast\u003c\/em\u003e, which debuted at #1 on Apple Podcasts, PayPal’s \u003cem\u003eNever Stand Still\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eGirlboss Radio\u003c\/em\u003e—and currently hosts three of her own with over two million downloads to date: \u003cem\u003ePrivate Parts Unknown\u003c\/em\u003e, about love and sexuality around the world, \u003cem\u003eThe Bleeders\u003c\/em\u003e, about book writing and publishing, and \u003cem\u003ePodcast Bestie\u003c\/em\u003e, a best friend to podcasters trying to grow and monetize their shows (and a popular Substack). As a writer, her bylines include \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Los Angeles Times\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCosmopolitan\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBUST\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBustle\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eInsideHook\u003c\/em\u003e, and more. She’s currently working on a coming-of-age memoir in essays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCourtney Kocak will help you build a platform through newsletters, podcasts, social media, and more. And no, you don’t need to start your own podcast!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word \"platform\" as a noun necessary to have a writing career used to send me into a spiral. I wanted to be a writer, not an influencer, but book deals are often BYOP—Bring Your Own Platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI resented the idea of having to be both as a prerequisite for success. It seemed like an insurmountable roadblock. I was envious of famous writers who didn't have to bother trotting out whimsical Instagram flat lays of their favorite books or trying to make their lunch a hilariously poetic moment on Twitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI still have a love\/hate (mostly hate) relationship with social media, but in writing my recent book proposals and landing a dream agent, I realized I'd managed to build a decent platform in spite of myself. In this workshop, I'm sharing everything I've learned to help get you started and\/or optimized for the choose-your-own-adventure of building a writer platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCOURSE TAKEAWAYS:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn this workshop, we'll cover newsletters, podcasting, social media, and other options for platform building. By the end of the 3 hours, you'll have a solid plan for building your writer platform by leaning into your joys and strengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI'll present inspiration from my favorite writer accounts and help you find a sustainable social media strategy that doesn't make you want to walk into the ocean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI will also share my tips for growing an audience on Substack without spending a ton of time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt seems like everyone has a podcast these days, but I will help you use podcasts to build a platform, even if you don't want to start your own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlus, I'll share some other platform-building ideas you might not have considered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan't make the live event? No problem. You can submit questions beforehand, and the workshop will be recorded and available for 60 days afterward. Afterward, you'll receive a PDF containing a recap and resources to help you execute your new strategy for building a platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTESTIMONIALS:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Just a few weeks back, I took this phenomenal workshop! Courtney Kocak was an absolute gem, sharing many practical tips and providing an amazing PDF follow-up!\"\u003cbr\u003e— Former Student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"If you find this platform-building thing mystifying, scary, or just need encouragement, you should sign up.\"\u003cbr\u003e— Former Student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Some of the best cash I've spent this year.\"\u003cbr\u003e— Former Student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Courtney Kocak's Land Big Bylines is a fantastic class that can assist you with practical tools and techniques as well as hard to find information on getting your work out there. 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