Julie Broad shows how an author platform creates real-world impact beyond book sales. Team Water raised 40 million to bring clean water access to millions of children. 1 in 10 people globally lack access to safe water, and 293 million children attend schools without it.
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1 in 10 people on planet Earth
293 million children
40 million (currency not specified)
She bets that 2 million people will get clean water for decades to come (if not more)
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What do Mr. Beast, a glass of Clean Water and your nonfiction book have in common? A lot more than you think, especially if you want your book to actually do something in the world. Right now, Mr. Beast and Teamwater are on a mission to bring clean drinking water to people who desperately need it. And I am in. See, we're always talking about platform building from a perspective of building your author brand and your business. And of course, selling. Selling books. When you have a platform, you can do so much more in the world. And participating in this campaign is a brilliant example of something most authors don't think about when they are thinking about building their author platform. Did you know that 1 in 10 people on planet Earth still lack access to clean water? In fact, 293 million children go to a school that has dirty water or no water at all. This is both a horrifying problem and one that can be addressed with a big movement. And that's where Team Water comes into play. The goal is to raise 40 million for water aid. My bet is that a lot more will be raised and that 2 million people will get clean water for decades to come, if not more. Many authors are just like me, and you wrote your book to have an impact, to change lives, to help people. And when you build an author platform, it allows you to do so much more. When it comes to having an impact, supporting a cause like Team Water is more than just doing good for me, it's a great example of the power of a platform. So now that you know the power of a platform, hopefully you have just a little bit more inspiration to go out there and spread the word about your book. But also you can spread the word about this campaign. So you can help by making a donation. And if it's a fit for your brand, you can share it as well. You're not just an author. You are a thought leader. Whether it's this cause or some other one, you can use your platform to do good. So. So check out TeamWater. Donate if you can share it widely and let your readers see what you stand for.
