If it's not one thing it's another
You guys have been great. In fact the ones of you that are reading this have probably been my greatest supporters. I'm so very appreciative I can't tell you.
But I still need your help. Most of you know that independent authors like me are entirely reliant on recommendations from readers. I read something that told me 40% of my time as an author should be spent on marketing myself. I'll be honest, I'm not very good at it. I have barely any time to write in the first place (I work full time and have a family... Can you hear the violins yet?!) Add to that I'm British and we hate anything that feels like bragging - it's a recipe for disaster. Suffice to say it's a miracle I've sold any books at all!
So here's the thing - you can help me. Please leave a review (that goes for any of the books you read for any author), please like my Facebook page (O.C Shaw books) - it doesn't feel like promotion, more like chatting and I'm good at that. And finally, tell other people if you liked them - particularly any of the romance book blogger sites. I haven't set up a 'street team', I'm hoping people just might spontaneously say something. Naive huh?
Til the next time when I hope to have news about launch plans for Compromise Agreement.
Keep the faith :-)
O.C
But I still need your help. Most of you know that independent authors like me are entirely reliant on recommendations from readers. I read something that told me 40% of my time as an author should be spent on marketing myself. I'll be honest, I'm not very good at it. I have barely any time to write in the first place (I work full time and have a family... Can you hear the violins yet?!) Add to that I'm British and we hate anything that feels like bragging - it's a recipe for disaster. Suffice to say it's a miracle I've sold any books at all!
So here's the thing - you can help me. Please leave a review (that goes for any of the books you read for any author), please like my Facebook page (O.C Shaw books) - it doesn't feel like promotion, more like chatting and I'm good at that. And finally, tell other people if you liked them - particularly any of the romance book blogger sites. I haven't set up a 'street team', I'm hoping people just might spontaneously say something. Naive huh?
Til the next time when I hope to have news about launch plans for Compromise Agreement.
Keep the faith :-)
O.C
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May 28, 2014 01:41PM
I'm on it O.C!!! Spreading the word constantly and since I NEVER lend out my paperbacks people have to buy their own. Keep at it, it will all be worth it in the end I am sure of it. Heidi x
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Heidi wrote: "I'm on it O.C!!! Spreading the word constantly and since I NEVER lend out my paperbacks people have to buy their own. Keep at it, it will all be worth it in the end I am sure of it. Heidi x"Thanks Heidi - really appreciate your support <3
