August 22, 2011

The Writer's Platform Building Campaign

Monday starts off with a bang this week!  It's time for Rachael Harrie's 3rd Writer's Platform Building Campaign!
This is a great opportunity for writers, parents, teachers and librarians!

For writers, it's a chance to connect with other writers, both in your own specific genre and across the board.

For parents. teachers, and librarians, it's a great way to explore the blogs and books of lots of writers whose work you might not be familiar with yet.

If you're a writer, I think you'll want to check it out!  Not only will you get to meet new people who share your interests, learn new things about your craft, and exchange ideas with other writers, you'll get to join in writing challenges, a Yahoo group, and all kinds of other fun including giveaways of all kinds.

If you're a parent, teacher or librarian, you can go to the list of Campaigners here and check out all the blogs and books of writers in every category of children's literature (as well as adult literature.)  Many writers' blogs have a lot of information on the world of children's books where you can get to know the authors who write the books your children read or whose books you use in your classroom, and there are often giveaways where you can win books for your personal, classroom, or school library.

I did the 2nd Writer's Platform Building Campaign and had a wonderful time, finding lots of interesting blogs and meeting people who are now friends.

So go check it out and let me know what you think!

Remember to check back here Wednesday for a new Would You Read It which, this week, is going to include some VERY EXCITING NEWS!!!

See you then :)

56 comments:

  1. BrittanyAugust 22, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    I'm a fellow Campaigner, so I just dropped by to say hi! I have some more blogs to check out, too, but I'll see you around. :)

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  2. KAugust 22, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Thank you so much for this link! I always learn something new each time I read your blog. This (linking to other writers to build my platform) is exactly what I'm interested in, so Thank you for introducing me to the campaign!

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  3. Susanna Leonard HillAugust 22, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Great Brittany - thanks so much for stopping by! I saw your name in the PB/Early Reader/Chapter Book/MG/YA group so was planning to stop by your blog. Will do soon!

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  4. Susanna Leonard HillAugust 22, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    K - you're so welcome! Hope to see you over at the Platform - we might be in at least one group together :)

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  5. Roger EschbacherAugust 22, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Hi Susanna! Nice to meet you, too! I've got "Leonard" on my mind these days as that's the name of the main character in my upcoming mg novel. Go figure!

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  6. JessAugust 22, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    I did one of Rachel's Campaigns and it was great~ I met a ton of fabulous new bloggers! I'm not doing it this time due to some upcoming time constraints, but I look forward to reading all of the Campaign posts. Can't wait for Wednesday's Would You Read It and the VERY EXCITING NEWS :)

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  7. Susanna Leonard HillAugust 22, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Roger - yes! I saw that on your blog! How funny!

    Jess - it is VERY EXCITING and you will love it! Stay tuned!!!

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  8. KAugust 22, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Just wanted to stop by again to say a BIG thank you!!! If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have discovered this Writers' Platform-Building Campaign, and I am so excited about it. I've already signed up for a few groups and created an event for writers interested in getting their hooks reviewed by other writers. I can't wait to see what else goes on with the campaign :) Thank you Susanna!!!!

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  9. Susanna Leonard HillAugust 22, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Kimberly - I'm so glad you found it and are so excited and involved! The event you created sounds a lot like Would You Read It, so please send whoever might be interested over here too! I'll be sure to check it out :)

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  10. StephanieAugust 22, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Hey fellow campaigner, stopping by to say hello. See you out there.

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  11. J. R. WilliamsAugust 23, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    Hello, fellow campaigner here. Just stopping by to say hello and to wish you well throughout the campaign. :)

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  12. PaulaSJwriterAugust 23, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    Hello, Susanna.

    It's nice to meet you. Thanks for commenting on my blog. You must have been a prodigy,turning out Nancy Drew books like that, And I did notice you said books, plural! I'm impressed.
    Look forward to getting to know you better!

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  13. Rosalind AdamAugust 23, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    Hi, it's great to meet you. I'm a childlren's writer and this is my first time with Rach's Campaign so not sure what to expect yet but it sounds like fun. Thanks for the follow.

    http://rosalindadam.blogspot.com

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  14. Robyn CampbellAugust 23, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Hey Sus. (my pet name for you.) :-)

    I've been meaning to get by your place. Have missed coming. Glad to know you're a campaigner. How have you been? Exciting news??? You tease. Now you have me super curious.

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  15. KelleyAugust 23, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I joined, and now I've followed :) <3 from a fellow campaigner and now follower

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  16. Stacy S. JensenAugust 23, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Can't wait to look closer at your site. Nice to meet you.

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  17. Natasha HanovaAugust 23, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    I participated last year, too. So gonna this year as well.

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  18. Brooke RousseauAugust 23, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Hi Susanna! I've been a bad blog friend lately, but with the Campaign, I hope to be better. We're in the same group - yay!

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  19. Susanna Leonard HillAugust 23, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Stephanie, Nina, Paula, and Rosalind - thanks so much for stopping by! Looking forward to getting to know you better during the campaign :)

    Robyn - teasing on purpose so you'll stop by tomorrow and see what the surprise is :)

    Kelley - thanks so much for following! If I haven't been by your site yet, I'll get there soon :)

    Stacy - thanks for the return visit!

    Natasha - yes, that's how we met! :)

    Brooke - definitely stop by tomorrow for Would You Read It!!!

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  20. april wilsonAugust 23, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Hi Susanna. I am a fellow campaigner.

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  21. Abby FowersAugust 23, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Hi Susanna! I'm very excited to be a campaigner too! This will be my first time doing this, but I hear great things and I'm excited to be involved.

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  22. Dawn M. HamsherAugust 23, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Susanna,
    This is my first time in the Campaign. Can you tell me more about your experience last time? I'm not sure what to expect and also time involvement.

    The Write Soil

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  23. Susanna Leonard HillAugust 23, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Hi April - nice to meet you!

    Hi Abby - thanks for stopping by!

    Dawn - I had a great time last time - got to meet lots of new people, many of whose blogs I now follow with great interest. Time commitment is up to you. You get out what you put in. The more time you spend visiting other people's blogs, getting to know them, commenting, etc. the more likely you'll find some kindred spirits who will become real followers for you in return. The campaign has some fun things you can do during it if you want, and will give you some good blog fodder as a result, but you don't have to do anything. So, to make a long story longer :) you can pretty much spend whatever amount of time you want :)

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  24. Ruth SchiffmannAugust 23, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Hi Susanna, Your books look lovely! As a new follower and campaign participant, I'm looking forward to getting to know you.

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  25. Susanna Leonard HillAugust 23, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Hi Ruth - thanks so much for stopping by! Do you write picture books? Looking forward to getting to know you too :)

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  26. Sheri DoyleAugust 23, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Hi Susanna,
    This is a really great blog. I'm having fun reading back through the posts. I'm going to check my library for some of your books. I write fiction (MG and YA), nonfiction, and poetry for kids and teens. Glad to meet you through this campaign! :)

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  27. Susanna Leonard HillAugust 24, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Thanks so much for stopping by, Sheri! :)

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  28. Beth KempAugust 24, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Hi fellow campaigner! I'm in the PB-MG-YA group with you. I think this campaign is going to be great; I've already discovered some great blogs.

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  29. Susanna Leonard HillAugust 24, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Hi Beth - nice to meet you! Thanks for stopping by! i hope you'll take advantage of Would You Read It if you're interested :) I think I've been by your blog, but if not, I'll be there soon!

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  30. GrillyfishAugust 24, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Hi Susanna, thanks for stopping by my blog, I am now a follower and looking forward to reading a lot more :)

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  31. Susanna Leonard HillAugust 24, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Thanks, Grillygish! Look forward to seeing you here and at your blog :)

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  32. Maeve FrazierAugust 26, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Newest Follower, here, and part of the campaign. Glad to have found you! :)

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  33. Susanna Leonard HillAugust 26, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Hi Maeve - nice to meet you! I'm not sure if I've been to your blog yet - your name doesn't sound familiar - but if not, I'll be there soon ;) Thanks for stopping by :)

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  34. Jenny SulpizioAugust 26, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Hi Susanna,

    I am a self-pubbed children's book author who is now breaking into Women's Nonfiction. So glad to *meet* you here and I must get on this platform building campaign. Looks awesome! Thanks!

    http://www.jennysulpizio.com

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  35. Susanna Leonard HillAugust 26, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Hi Jenny - so nice to meet you too! Thanks for stopping by. The campaign is definitely very worthwhile - all kinds of writers from every genre.

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  36. Shelley KoonAugust 26, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Hi Susanna!

    Making the rounds of fellow campaigners blogs and so glad I stopped by yours - it's not only gorgeous it also is a great resource of info. I will most definitely be back.

    s

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  37. Susanna Leonard HillAugust 26, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Hi Shelley - thank you so much! I'm so glad you like it! If I haven't been by your blog yet, I'll get there soon :)

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  38. Lauren F. BoydAugust 26, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Hey, Susanna! Thanks so much for commenting on my blog and for becoming a Follower! It's great to meet you, especially as a fellow children's book writer!

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  39. Lauren F. BoydAugust 26, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    And congratulations on your extensive list of children's book publications! How awesome!

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  40. Jessica LoveAugust 26, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Hi fellow campaigner...I'm in your MG/YA group. Nice to meet you!

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  41. Susanna Leonard HillAugust 26, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Thank you Lauren! Thanks so much for stopping by :)

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  42. Susanna Leonard HillAugust 26, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Nice to meet you too, Jessica! I'm not sure if I've gotten to your blog yet - if not, soon :)

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  43. SarahAugust 27, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Hi! I'm a fellow campaigner. You blog looks amazing and your picture books look great! Congratulations! Looking forward to being a campaigner with you. :)

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  44. Susanna Leonard HillAugust 27, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Thanks so much, Sarah! I like yours too :) Here's to fun on the campaign trail :)

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  45. Brian ClopperAugust 28, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Thanks for visiting my fledgling site. I love the pitch posts you do.

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  46. Susanna Leonard HillAugust 28, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Hi Brian! Thanks for stopping by. I enjoyed your site too!

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  47. JoannaAugust 29, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Ahah so you are a seasoned campaigner! I think I shall be returning often to this blog ;)

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  48. DebbieAugust 29, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Hi Susanna. I'm taking part in the campaign for the first time and really enjoying so far. It's a great way to meet new people. I really like the look of your blog and look forward to learning more about you during the campaign. It's a pleasure meeting you! :)

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  49. DebbieAugust 29, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Hi Susanna. This is my first time in taking part of the campaign and really enjoying it so far. I think it's a great way to meet new people. I really like the look of your blog and I look forward to learning more about you during the campaign. It's a pleasure meeting you! :)

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  50. Susanna Leonard HillAugust 29, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Hi Debbie - thanks so much for stopping by! I really enjoyed my visit to your blog the other day - I'll be back :)

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  51. elizabethanneAugust 29, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Hi, Susanna -- Thanks for stopping by my blog! I'm looking forward to getting to know you better through the campaign (and onwards from then). I hope, hope, hope my local library has at least some of your books!

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  52. Susanna Leonard HillAugust 30, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Hi Elizabethanne - thanks for coming by! I hope your library has some of my books too and that you like them :)

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  53. Susanna Leonard HillAugust 30, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Joanna - yes, I am! I can't figure out where you're from - your link doesn't take me to a blog - so I hope I've visited you!

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  54. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Hi there Susanna! Just got your message on my blog and am returning same. I have a picture book manuscript that needs a bit of editing before I can submit it, but there's interest out there. Hoping this campaign might be a nudge in that direction. I've never done one of these before so I really don' t know what to expect.

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  55. Susanna Leonard HillAugust 30, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Hi Kelly - that's great! Good luck with your picture book. The campaign is a great way to meet other writers who have similar interests and lots of wisdom to share!

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  56. Kimberly KreySeptember 1, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Hi Susanna! Glad to have found you and your awesome blog through the campaign. Just stopping in to say hello. :)

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