No, you don't need 10,000 followers to get a book deal

Instead, focus on what truly moves readers

I consistently have writers tell me, “An agent told me they love my manuscript, but I need 10,000 followers to get a book deal.” Or a similar expression from a prospective publisher, “Love your book — come back to us when you have 10,000 followers.” This has authors chasing followers on social media as the primary way to establish their platform online.…