@Erin Seymour-Dye @Sophia Wilson @Julide Bozoglu @Maxine M Maloney @Victoria Meyer. @Heather Rovet First things: 1. Make an Introduction post: start an original post… What you're about, Your #1 priority in publishing / visibility, and the #1 problem you need to solve in publishing / visibility. Tag me so I can offer a solution or a resource for you. 2. Go into the CLASSROOM >> in the section called START HERE. It's titled that way because you should START THERE. 3. Reminder: The women you'll meet here are leaders, academics, physicians, medical practitioners, technologists, experts, and storytellers with plenty to share. Don't underestimate the connections you'll make here. Your next collaborator, podcast guest, speaking partner, or friend might be reading your introduction right now.

Why you need to build a cohesive author platform before your book launch. Allison Lane interviews Heidi Yarger (SpitfireGirl) on author branding—using brand photography, Canva, mood boards, and AI design tools to choose colors, create reusable marketing assets, and produce launch-ready visuals. Practical, step-by-step guidance for creating a visual identity that supports book marketing, media pitching, and speaking opportunities. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2270690/episodes/19992169 3 Key Takeaways - Your author brand is bigger than your book. Build a recognizable identity around your expertise, personality, and message instead of copying your book cover's design. - Start with a mood board and Canva brand kit. Choose colors, fonts, photography, and editable templates that work across your website, LinkedIn, and social media. - Use AI to support your brand, not define it. AI tools can remove backgrounds, adapt photos, and create visual assets. Your strategy and real personality should guide the results.