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7 Weeks to Book Launch
Keeping my promise of sharing my writing and publishing journey.....
📘As Rewriting My Happily Ever After - A Memoir of Divorce and Discovery gets closer to publication, the busy days continue. The impact of Covid-19 on my timelines continues to surprise me 😳
🎯 With 7 weeks to launch, here's a list of 5 things that I have done this week.
1️⃣ The media kit is something new to me but I learnt how important it can be. I'm learning a new vocabulary everyday and then figuring out how to execute it.
2️⃣ I normally struggle with Powerpoint presentations (not in presenting them but in making them pretty and visually engaging - you can tell I prefer words 😐). So when I decided to make a book trailer I was terrified. But it wasn't that bad, I will share my fav tool for creating graphics and visuals soon. Stay tuned for the trailer release. If you're curious, check out my Goodreads page 😉
3️⃣ As mentioned in yesterday's post, I am looking for active #bookstagrammers and #bookbloggers interested in reading and reviewing my memoir to sign up at the link in bio. I really need your support to get the word out. I am planning to send out the e-ARC from 1 Sep 2021.
4️⃣ Doing the creative work while dealing will all the administrative tasks and staying connected with my comunity has not been busy. Still trying...
5️⃣ Among the best finds recently has been the discovery of several online resources including publishing-related #podcasts that are perfect for #indieauthors 🎧. I have learned so much 📚
Of course, there's lots more to do. I think I am getting closer to the goal 🤞
✍ Please sign up for my biweekly newsletter for special offers for new subscribers.
Looking forward to your ongoing interest and support.
📘As Rewriting My Happily Ever After - A Memoir of Divorce and Discovery gets closer to publication, the busy days continue. The impact of Covid-19 on my timelines continues to surprise me 😳
🎯 With 7 weeks to launch, here's a list of 5 things that I have done this week.
1️⃣ The media kit is something new to me but I learnt how important it can be. I'm learning a new vocabulary everyday and then figuring out how to execute it.
2️⃣ I normally struggle with Powerpoint presentations (not in presenting them but in making them pretty and visually engaging - you can tell I prefer words 😐). So when I decided to make a book trailer I was terrified. But it wasn't that bad, I will share my fav tool for creating graphics and visuals soon. Stay tuned for the trailer release. If you're curious, check out my Goodreads page 😉
3️⃣ As mentioned in yesterday's post, I am looking for active #bookstagrammers and #bookbloggers interested in reading and reviewing my memoir to sign up at the link in bio. I really need your support to get the word out. I am planning to send out the e-ARC from 1 Sep 2021.
4️⃣ Doing the creative work while dealing will all the administrative tasks and staying connected with my comunity has not been busy. Still trying...
5️⃣ Among the best finds recently has been the discovery of several online resources including publishing-related #podcasts that are perfect for #indieauthors 🎧. I have learned so much 📚
Of course, there's lots more to do. I think I am getting closer to the goal 🤞
✍ Please sign up for my biweekly newsletter for special offers for new subscribers.
Looking forward to your ongoing interest and support.
5 weeks to book launch
More about my writing and publishing journey.....
📘As Rewriting My Happily Ever After - A Memoir of Divorce and Discovery gets closer to publication, there's more to do but I finally feel I am getting somewhere. Feeling hopeful 😀
🎯 Here's a list of 5 things that I have done this week with 5 weeks to launch.
1️⃣ The best thing this week was getting absolutely heartwarming reviews from readers who signed up for the ARC. Their kind DMs and messages really made my day. All this effort seems worthwhile.
2️⃣ Among the many things I had to learn on this publishing journey was to create graphics. I used Canva to create this simple book trailer - https://youtu.be/if-dE545QFE. Would love to hear your opinion.
3️⃣ I am now emailing, discussing and writing guest posts for blogs and publications which are featuring my book. I will share links to when these new posts appear.
4️⃣ As an independent author, I have always felt that there are synergies between indie bookstores and indie authors. If you have a fav local bookstore which you think should keep my book, do let me know.
5️⃣ It's time to begin planning details of the book launch. If you have any ideas, please let me know. All ideas welcome.
✍ For writers who think rejection happens only during publication, I have news for you - you can get rejected by publishers, bookstores and media outlets. But guess what, if your book is good, you get the best kind of support from people who matter - readers.
📚 I am having my share of rejections evern at this stage, I am buoyed by the support of people who have taken the trouble to read my book in it's entirety. More on that in a separate post.
I am getting super excited as I get closer to the goal 🤞
✍ My biweekly newsletter has exclusive freebies and offers leading up to the book launch. If you don't want to miss any of it, do sign up here - https://www.ranjanirao.com/newsletter....
Looking forward to your ongoing interest and support.
Have a great weekend.
#writinglife #publishingjourney #rewritingmyhappilyeverafter #memoir #amwritingmemoir #booktrailer #guestposts #bookreviews #goodreads #indieauthorlife2021 #booklaunchjourney
📘As Rewriting My Happily Ever After - A Memoir of Divorce and Discovery gets closer to publication, there's more to do but I finally feel I am getting somewhere. Feeling hopeful 😀
🎯 Here's a list of 5 things that I have done this week with 5 weeks to launch.
1️⃣ The best thing this week was getting absolutely heartwarming reviews from readers who signed up for the ARC. Their kind DMs and messages really made my day. All this effort seems worthwhile.
2️⃣ Among the many things I had to learn on this publishing journey was to create graphics. I used Canva to create this simple book trailer - https://youtu.be/if-dE545QFE. Would love to hear your opinion.
3️⃣ I am now emailing, discussing and writing guest posts for blogs and publications which are featuring my book. I will share links to when these new posts appear.
4️⃣ As an independent author, I have always felt that there are synergies between indie bookstores and indie authors. If you have a fav local bookstore which you think should keep my book, do let me know.
5️⃣ It's time to begin planning details of the book launch. If you have any ideas, please let me know. All ideas welcome.
✍ For writers who think rejection happens only during publication, I have news for you - you can get rejected by publishers, bookstores and media outlets. But guess what, if your book is good, you get the best kind of support from people who matter - readers.
📚 I am having my share of rejections evern at this stage, I am buoyed by the support of people who have taken the trouble to read my book in it's entirety. More on that in a separate post.
I am getting super excited as I get closer to the goal 🤞
✍ My biweekly newsletter has exclusive freebies and offers leading up to the book launch. If you don't want to miss any of it, do sign up here - https://www.ranjanirao.com/newsletter....
Looking forward to your ongoing interest and support.
Have a great weekend.
#writinglife #publishingjourney #rewritingmyhappilyeverafter #memoir #amwritingmemoir #booktrailer #guestposts #bookreviews #goodreads #indieauthorlife2021 #booklaunchjourney
Less than 4 weeks to launch!!
#indieauthorlife2021 #booklaunchjourney #rewritingmyhappilyeverafter
More about my writing and publishing journey.....
📘As Rewriting My Happily Ever After - A Memoir of Divorce and Discovery gets closer to publication, there's more to do but this week was the first time I felt that my book is of value to readersl 😀
🎯 Here's a list of 5 things that I have done this week with LESS THAN 4 weeks to launch.
1️⃣ The best thing this week was getting overwhelmingly postive responses from readers who signed up for the ARC. From Australia to the US, from India and Singapore, people kept adding reviews to Goodreads. I am beyond grateful for all this support. But the best part was the fabulous review by @mallikasmusings that was featured @womensweb. DM me for link if you're curious.
2️⃣ Among my early supporters was @veenarao who kindly gave me a beautiful blurb and this week published my article @nripulse. DM for link to the article which has the back story and describes the motivation for writing this book.
3️⃣ I recorded a podcast and am trying to reach out to other podcasters who may be interested in featuring my book. If youhave any suggestions, please let me know. I am struggling with this 😩
4️⃣ The best part of all this outreach is the new people I am meeting everyday. It is so exciting to wake up and know that you will meet someone new and interesting and that my book is the catalyst for this connection.
5️⃣ Would you like a signed copy of my book? Stay tuned for giveaways.
✍ 📚 I am humbled and in awe of everyone who has helped me get to this place. Although I will try, I am not sure I will be able to acknowledge everyone individually. But I appreciate every little bit of input, advise, strategy and tip that I have received.
The book launch is beginning to feel real now 🤞
✍ I am now getting ready to send my biweekly newsletter tomorrow. It has exclusive freebies and offers leading up to the book launch. Do sign up at the link in bio.
Looking forward to your ongoing interest and support.
Have a great weekend.
#writinglife #publishingjourney #memoir #amwritingmemoir #bookreviews #goodreads #podcasts #goodreads #bookreviews #ranjaniwriter
More about my writing and publishing journey.....
📘As Rewriting My Happily Ever After - A Memoir of Divorce and Discovery gets closer to publication, there's more to do but this week was the first time I felt that my book is of value to readersl 😀
🎯 Here's a list of 5 things that I have done this week with LESS THAN 4 weeks to launch.
1️⃣ The best thing this week was getting overwhelmingly postive responses from readers who signed up for the ARC. From Australia to the US, from India and Singapore, people kept adding reviews to Goodreads. I am beyond grateful for all this support. But the best part was the fabulous review by @mallikasmusings that was featured @womensweb. DM me for link if you're curious.
2️⃣ Among my early supporters was @veenarao who kindly gave me a beautiful blurb and this week published my article @nripulse. DM for link to the article which has the back story and describes the motivation for writing this book.
3️⃣ I recorded a podcast and am trying to reach out to other podcasters who may be interested in featuring my book. If youhave any suggestions, please let me know. I am struggling with this 😩
4️⃣ The best part of all this outreach is the new people I am meeting everyday. It is so exciting to wake up and know that you will meet someone new and interesting and that my book is the catalyst for this connection.
5️⃣ Would you like a signed copy of my book? Stay tuned for giveaways.
✍ 📚 I am humbled and in awe of everyone who has helped me get to this place. Although I will try, I am not sure I will be able to acknowledge everyone individually. But I appreciate every little bit of input, advise, strategy and tip that I have received.
The book launch is beginning to feel real now 🤞
✍ I am now getting ready to send my biweekly newsletter tomorrow. It has exclusive freebies and offers leading up to the book launch. Do sign up at the link in bio.
Looking forward to your ongoing interest and support.
Have a great weekend.
#writinglife #publishingjourney #memoir #amwritingmemoir #bookreviews #goodreads #podcasts #goodreads #bookreviews #ranjaniwriter
Book Launch Updates
Keeping my promise of sharing my writing and publishing journey for Rewriting My Happily Ever After - A Memoir of Divorce and Discovery.....
Here's are 5 things that I did this week.
1️⃣ I just learnt h ...more
Here's are 5 things that I did this week.
1️⃣ I just learnt h ...more
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