IndieMad Updates & Writer Tips Day #1
Greetings Writers!
Promoting your work can be difficult for sure, and many of us have experienced frustration with it. There's a certain formula that many haven't cracked, but there's definitely help along the way.
Some authors have curated a list, like the one seen here. Sometimes, it is a matter of trial and error for writing in your genre. Communicating with other authors to find out what works the best is super helpful when it comes to promoting, as is utilizing free areas such as social media.
Places like Reddit, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, & TikTok can be valuable areas of promotion. Some say to not stretch yourself thin, and others think that promoting in as many areas as you can is wise. The best rule-of-thumb is to try things out and see what works for you.
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Greetings Writers & Readers! When it comes to self-publishing, the distribution should be kept in mind. Do you want to stick just to one site, or do you want to distribute widely? There are advantages and disadvantages to both. For example, if you are exclusive to Amazon, you can utilize "Kindle Unlimited", which people have mixed success with. If you widely distribute, there's different chances to get the book into readers' hands. It's all about what you think would be the best for your...
Greetings Writers & Readers! For those looking to go into traditional at some point, it's important to keep in mind not to sign a contract right away or on whim. One author shares her experience here with regard to a predatory contract. You do not want to sign the rights for your work away to someone who will take advantage of you. The best practice is to get someone experienced in the field to look the contract over, like a lawyer. This can be extremely expensive, however, but looking into...
Greetings Writers & Readers! Checklists on what to do can be super valuable when it comes to self publishing. This post here dives into details, which can be helpful for both new and returning authors. There is definitely a process when it comes to self publishing, and while there is no definite way to do things, experienced authors will share what works for them. In terms of "Advanced Reader Copies", which is excellent for early reviews on a work, you would want to send them out 3-6 months...