Sean Kachmarski's Blog - Posts Tagged "writing-community"
(I CREATED A NEW GROUP) Introducing Book Launch Lab: Promotional Exchange
Publishing a book is only half the journey. The other half—getting it noticed—is often even harder. As an indie author, I learned this the hard way. With my first book, I wasted money on scammy promotion sites, shouted into the echo chamber, and discovered that link dumping does little to reach real readers.
That experience is exactly why I created a new Goodreads group called Book Launch Lab: Promotional Exchange. This group is for first-time and indie authors who want to share honest experiences about book promotion. It is not about endless self-promotion, but about pooling knowledge. What works, what doesn’t, which sites or podcasts are worth it, and where to avoid wasting your energy.
Even if you are not an author, your perspective as a reader, reviewer, or supporter is incredibly valuable. The more insights we share, the stronger the group will become. If you are interested in learning, sharing, and helping others navigate the challenges of book promotion, I would love for you to join us.
Together, we can turn the noise of self-promotion into something useful, practical, and encouraging.
That experience is exactly why I created a new Goodreads group called Book Launch Lab: Promotional Exchange. This group is for first-time and indie authors who want to share honest experiences about book promotion. It is not about endless self-promotion, but about pooling knowledge. What works, what doesn’t, which sites or podcasts are worth it, and where to avoid wasting your energy.
Even if you are not an author, your perspective as a reader, reviewer, or supporter is incredibly valuable. The more insights we share, the stronger the group will become. If you are interested in learning, sharing, and helping others navigate the challenges of book promotion, I would love for you to join us.
Together, we can turn the noise of self-promotion into something useful, practical, and encouraging.
Building a Community
With my new book being my final one, I want to give it the best chance to reach readers who will connect with its story. I plan to update my Goodreads Profile Blog regularly and invite people to join my new Goodreads group, Book Launch Lab: Promotional Exchange. My hope is to create more than just promotion—I want to build connections, share experiences, and learn from others. By leaning into the writing community, I can turn this journey into something truly positive and inspiring, not only for myself but for anyone chasing their own publishing dreams.
I am also looking for places to promote my group so that more authors and supporters can join, share their insights, and help make it a valuable resource for everyone.
I am also looking for places to promote my group so that more authors and supporters can join, share their insights, and help make it a valuable resource for everyone.
