Advice for the Writer
By: Marcia King-Gamble
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Getting published traditionally has always been tough and now it’s gotten even tougher. It’s not enough to just write. You need to have a strong social media presence.
TikTok
These are all social Media Platforms you should be familiar with. In today's world a writer has no choice but to become creative. Never ever forget that writing/publishing is a business. It takes more than just talent to get published and sell books. Study the market.
What’s selling. What's not. What are the trends.
Whether you decide to become Indie or go traditional, don’t skimp on things that may give you an edge.
A good cover
A
well written book blurb
Good
editing
All can
make the difference. Please don’t underestimate the power of networking. It often boils down to who you know. Use the social media mentioned to your advantage. Reach out to colleagues without being offensive. Attend conferences in person and on Zoom. Make a
connection and keepin touch.
Build a
writing resume. If you have little experience or want to add to your following, write for an online community. Contact small businesses and offer
to write/edit content for their signage. Write for your local neighborhood
ezine or a local club. Write Dating profiles. People will pay you to do that.
Keep building that
online following. Reach out to the many author / reader groups and book clubs
there are. Get comfortable stepping out
of your lane. Try new ways of establishing a presence. I have seen many authors at craft fairs displaying their wares.
Decide
if you want to be Indie or Traditional. Both have their pluses and minuses.
Indie may cost you a bit but gets you out there.
If used correctly, social media is a great way to communicate and show your talent. Set up a
newsletter, and share what you are passionate about. It doesn’t hurt to post a pic or two of you doing something other than writing. Readers love seeing the human side of you.
Try www.netgalley.com to gain reviews.
Writing should be fun and something you do every day!.
Find me on Kindle Vella writing as Sari Smith or Marcia King-Gamble.
https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0DC5RYJK2
https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CC8HWQ52
https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CB1TWHCY
5 comments:
Thanks for the great advice, Marcia!
Great advice! Thanks for an informative interesting blog post!!!
Lynn always nice to hear from you.
My pleasure. Questions ask away
Marcia - all great advice and reminders. Getting the word out and being visible is the hardest part of writing a book. - at least for me.
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