Tag: self-publishing
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To Be or Not To Be: The Indie Author’s Dilemma
There comes a time in every indie author’s life when they must face a defining question. It is, in many ways, a perfect example of the timeless puzzle William Shakespeare so powerfully captured: “To be, or not to be.” For writers, however, the question often becomes: to wait, or not to wait? Should one patiently…
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The Mirage of Facebook Book Promotion Groups – And the Way Forward for Indie Authors
Image source – Gemini In today’s self-publishing world, Facebook is flooded with thousands of book promotion groups claiming to offer visibility, readers, and even reviews for indie authors. On the surface, these groups seem like a goldmine—a place where writers can share their work with a targeted audience and build a community of readers. But…
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The Silent Pages: Why Indie Authors Must Keep Writing, Even When Sales Don’t Come
Becoming an indie author is a bold, creative journey. It’s a path forged by passion, grit, and an undeniable love for storytelling. But let’s be honest: for many, it’s also a quiet road—one where book sales trickle in slowly, if at all. You launch your work, hit “publish,” and then… nothing. The silence can be…
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Book marketing
Pic source – Pixabay Had a nice discussion with an author about social media posts amongst other topics. Her major pet peeve (Like many authors) is that her posts are not getting any traction let alone creating sales for her books. Here’s what I explained her, hope this helps everyone: And, if it still doesn’t…