DEFINE YOUR CLEAN PLATFORM STRATEGY

Platform Building

Your platform is more than just a website or a social feed. It’s the full picture: public events, press coverage, personal storytelling, mailing lists, published work, and the values that tie it all together. It’s your voice, your message, and your presence — shaping how readers, publishers, journalists, and event organizers connect with you.

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Your Foundation is Everything

Let’s build a platform that’s not only strategic, but unmistakably yours.

At Wildbound PR, we help both emerging and established authors, artists, and changemakers define and refine their platforms — not to make them louder, but clearer.
Because when your message is aligned and your presence is consistent, people know what you stand for, and how to engage with you.

An authentic platform starts with clarity

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Our Platform Building Services

Wildbound PR works with authors, artists, and changemakers to build or expand strong, authentic platforms — whether you’re starting fresh or refining what already exists.

Branding Exercise

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We begin with a strategic branding questionnaire that helps identify your key themes, tone, audience, and market positioning. From that foundation, we help shape a public identity that’s clear, honest, and lasting.



→ Clarify your message. Know your audience. Build with intention.

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Website Development

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Your website is your professional anchor — the center of your online world.
Whether we’re building from scratch or refreshing what you already have, we make sure your site reflects your brand, your voice, and your future goals.



→ Make your first impression count.

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Social Media Integration

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We focus on the platforms that make the most sense for your work — whether that’s Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, or LinkedIn. We’ll help set up or refine your profiles, develop a content approach, and guide strategies for growth, engagement, and outreach.

→ Connect where your audience already is.

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Mailing List Management

One of the most powerful (and often overlooked) parts of any platform.
We help set up your list, manage growth, and create engaging newsletters that keep your readers informed and coming back.



→ Build a loyal, direct connection with your audience.

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Client Praise

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    “Within a matter of weeks, Jared and Julia of Wildbound Live took the National Book Critics Circle awards team from virtual production newbies to a superb virtual awards event, featuring several dozen pre-recorded videos and live hosting, all seamlessly interwoven. We were overjoyed with the intimate flow, the minimal stress, and the fact we could manage this all within a tight nonprofit budget. We’ll always be grateful to our Wildbound angels.”

    Jane Ciabattari

    Vice President/Awards, National Book Critics Circle

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    “Wildbound didn’t just write a couple of press releases and call it a day. They read my book, understood everything I was going for with it, and worked hard to line up exactly the right placements and events around it. I could never have done that on my own.”

    Katy Towell

    Author of Charlie and the Grandmothers & creator of Skary.com

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    “How can you cut through the noise of the culture and get attention for deserving work? Hire Wildbound, for starters. They’ve got a lot of arrows in their quiver and their aim is true.”

    Steve Wasserman

    Publisher of Heyday and former books editor of the Los Angeles Times

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    “Working with Wildbound is a dream! They’ve taken our book festival to new heights through extensive press coverage and leading edge social media strategies, not to mention snazzy video production that achieves exactly our purpose. Their expertise, commitment to excellence, and joyful exuberance add tremendous value to our efforts. We look forward to having Wildbound on our team for years to come!”

    Cherilyn Parsons

    Founder and Director, Bay Area Book Festival and Women Lit

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    “What makes the Drakes at Wildbound so special is they embody the essential qualities that are at the heart of a successful public relations team. And what are those qualities - insight and sensitivity - which translate into a talent to shape and frame the innate power and beauty of a book. Their dedication, effort and professional artistry has had a profound impact on our work and proven indispensable to our success.”

    Boston Teran

    Internationally bestselling author of Creed of Violence & God Is a Bullet

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    “Wildbound keeps a writer way too busy with innovative strategies and energetic pursuit of promotion all while maintaining a deep understanding of the sensibilities of authors...no matter how eccentric their personalities.”

    Peter Mehlman

    Emmy nominated writer/producer of Seinfeld & author of It Won’t Always Be This Great

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    “Julia and Jared Drake are perfection. They are the consummate professionals who put their heart and soul into every client. I would not be where I am today if it weren't for their wisdom, genuine dedication and insight.”

    Dr. Nina Ansary

    Historian & author of Jewels of Allah: The Untold Story of Women in Iran

  • Six blue stars in a row

    “Julia is a passionate book lover, and I came to see she was not only a superb publicist but a wonderful editor as well. Her energy and enthusiasm kept me going. I’d work with Wildbound again in a minute.”

    Richard Kramer

    Emmy Award-winning writer/producer & author of These Things Happen

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    “I hired Wildbound to help me with the publicity for two of my novels and have found them to be well-connected, efficient and organized. I heartily recommend them to anyone seeking competent and professional help with publicity."

    Margaret Coel

    New York Times bestselling author of the Wind River mystery series

If you’re looking for a platform that reflects your work, your values, and your future — not a template or trend, but something real — we’d love to help you build it.

Let’s Build Something Real

More Ways To Amplify Your Story

Looking for support beyond media outreach? We offer a full range of creative, strategic services to help authors and publishers grow their visibility and connect with the right audience.

platform building

From launch parties to panels — we help you plan, promote, and produce meaningful literary events.

Events

video production

Press Campaigns

Media coverage may include reviews, interviews,TV, guest articles, features, event listings, podcasts, radio..

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Marketing Services

Designed to place your book directly in front of readers and build word-of-mouth

socia media

Book trailers, interviews, branded content — we bring your message to life on screen.

Video Production

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Web Design

A professional site that reflects your work — and makes sure people can find it.

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Social Media Marketing

Build your audience, shape your voice, and grow your platform across social channels.