Build Your Author Platform with a Purpose

Mimika Cooney is a leading faith-based Christian Mindset Author and Speaker known as the "Personal Trainer for your Mind". She empowers Christians to rewire their brain by combining neuroscience, positive psychology, and a faith-based approach. She loves to empower purpose-driven individuals to transform their lives by shifting their mindset habits and patterns, as they pursue growth to achieve extraordinary results. Mimika is the creator of the "Unstick Your Mind" a mindset mastery method, a transformative program that equips Christians with the tools to achieve their breakthroughs. Mimika will teach you how to unstick your mind, develop emotional resilience, and unlock your true potential by becoming the boss of your brain! She is a Certified John Maxwell DISC Behavioral Analysis Consultant and is equipped with advanced training in behavioral analysis, as well as training in positive psychology. She is a Brain Health Coach with the Amen Clinics Institute University. She has training in the Neuroscience of Change Management through Coaches Rising, Yale University's The Science of Well being, Positive Psychology Motivation Management.Described as visionary, forward thinking, influential, inspiring, innovative, dynamic, dashing, unconventional, ambitious, respected, results-oriented, motivating, competitive, entertaining and strives for excellence. Mimika's vivacious energy will bring dynamic differences and enlighten an audience so that they feel inspired and motivated to take on any challenge!Mimika is an empowering motivational speaker, Author of 10 published books, 25-year entrepreneur, international award winning photographer, and veteran podcast host of the "Mimika TV" show. Huffington Post nominated her as one of "50 Women Entrepreneurs to Follow in 2017". Podcasting Magazine nominated Mimika among the "Top 50 Moms in Podcasting" in 2020.After experiencing severe rejection, bullying and a broken childhood; Mimika spent years accolades addicted to approval in the pursuit of finding her worth, validation and confidence chasing achievements. Then God stepped in to heal her hurts, change her heart and awaken a passion for helping others seeking their purpose in life. Mimika is passionate about empowering and equipping others to fulfill their God given purpose by sharing the message of God's grace with a world lost in negativity.When she is not dreaming up creative concepts, speaking, writing books or hosting her podcast; she will be found perfecting her spins on the ice as a competitive adult figure skater. As a personal challenge, Mimika took up skating as an adult at age 31. She has made it her mission to retrain her brain and muscle memory to learn this new skill. She has gone on to win several skating medals, which goes to show that you can teach an old dog new tricks!

Building an Author Platform from the ground up as a writer can seem daunting, especially if marketing is not your jam. Authors are now expected to do more and more work to promote their own books as publishers are not interested in invisible authors. It's imperative that writers take control of their marketing, and build their author platform online.The social media landscape has altered the way writers, readers, and publishers connect. The process of going from unknown to influencer is now more achievable than ever. Achieving social proof, brand recognition, and association with the right people will set you up for success.This book will take you through an accelerated brand development process. The strategies shared will walk you through the process to create a powerful personal brand. You will discover how designing a personal brand and identity is tied to your strengths and your unique writing style.Are you passionate about an idea and on a mission to share your ideas with the world? Are you dreaming of becoming a successful published author? Does the concept of marketing scare you? Are you overwhelmed with technology?It's now more important than ever that as a writer, you use the right strategies and proper research before you start writing your book. This book will help you uncover how writers are harnessing the power of the Internet, and their own creativity, to build a successful author career. There are mistakes that authors should avoid doing on the Internet that negatively affects their reach. Social media makes building an author platform easier than ever, but many authors struggle to get it right.With proven strategies, easy-to-replicate formulas, and practical tips; this book makes it easier, less expensive, and more possible than ever to stand out from the crowd. The tips apply no matter if your goal is to become a full time author or speaker, launch a business or grow a ministry.In this informative guide you will walk through the process of building an author platform without the overwhelm. Even if you are technologically challenged, this book will guide you with easy-to-follow actionable steps. It shares how to navigate the changing world of book publishing and how you can get your book to market faster through self publishing.In this book you will discover:A personal branding strategy to help you create a powerful brand.Strategies for marketing your books to reach your ideal readers.Best practices in email marketing to grow an audience fast.A personal branding social media strategy to become a recognized name online.Social media marketing strategies to boost your visibility.Email marketing free tools to get started quickly.How to work with publishers, editors, publicists, podcasters, TV and the media.The do's and don'ts of Facebook and Video marketing.How to self publish a book to elevate your authority in your market.Book marketing strategies to put you on the path to best seller success.Leveraging Facebook and Amazon AMS advertising to grow book sales.