The Fall and new beginnings
I love the fall. The changing colors, cooler temps and amazing new beginnings. Last year , at this time, I was working on getting my first book ready for it's big release day in February. It was my first contract, and first book. I had no idea what I was doing and knew nothing about marketing. I've made mistakes and I know I will make many more but I've loved my journey. My biggest mistake was that my writing slowed down. I spent many months trying everything, and anything I could find to market my book. I found myself spending every spare moment I had hitting websites, blogs and chasing sites promising a good platform. All of this is well and good but after beating my head against the virtual monitor I remembered a piece of advice on marketing I was given. The best way to promote your book is write your next one. The elusive light bulb went off and I decided to do just that. I have two almost complete so I went to a pitch session with an editor this weekend. I...