In my last post, I talked about the silence after a book launch and how self-publishing isn’t the celebratory parade some imagine, but a cold, slow grind. You hit publish, watch your book go live, and then… nothing. No fanfare. No crowd. Just the quiet realization that the hard part is still ahead of you.Continue reading “Reviews: The hot meal after a long journey”
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Self‑Publishing Isn’t a Fairytale — It’s a Fight!
If you think you can self‑publish a book and watch it take off on organic traffic alone like you read about with the self-publishing superstars, here’s a wake‑up call: you can’t. Writing a book is a lot of work, but hitting “publish” is not the victory parade most people imagine. It isn’t the moment theContinue reading “Self‑Publishing Isn’t a Fairytale — It’s a Fight!”
Thinking of Self-Publishing? Read This First.
This post reflects my personal publishing experience. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any company, and is shared in good faith for the purpose of transparency and community discussion. These are my well-documented experiences. They named it after a treacherous river that winds through an unforgiving jungle for a reason. It’s vast, it’sContinue reading “Thinking of Self-Publishing? Read This First.”
Can Indie Authors Make Money with Amazon Ads?
If you’re an indie author, you’ve inevitably hit that lull and dove into the pit of sage advice trying to find that nugget that will change everything. For me, I don’t think my low sales have to do with my writing. I’ve been at it for a long time, and although I am not atContinue reading “Can Indie Authors Make Money with Amazon Ads?”
Are KDP free book promotions worth it?
Reflecting on my past journies with free book promotions, I must admit the results were never as hoped. I remember the first one I ran soon after I had released The Island of Stone four years ago as a newbie self-published author. I gave away 104 copies before selling a single one and was soContinue reading “Are KDP free book promotions worth it?”
