Published without a platform?

Hi Jerry,

I feel passionate about writing a memoir that is meaningful and helpful to others walking the road of childloss.

I don’t, however, think of myself as becoming a writer as a profession or writing more than this book (although I’m obviously open to other opportunities it might create).

I’ve listened to your input on building a platform/tribe and about the importance of having some kind of public/social media presence as an author.

Is it unlikely that I would be published without a platform- provided the writing itself is good- or is it much harder without one?

As it’s really just this one book that I have on my heart to write, creating and maintaining a platform would not only eat into my writing time- which is already limited- but it is also not the way I wish to share my story and myself with others.

Any advise?

Many thanks,
Liezl