Erica’s Comments (group member since Jan 10, 2017)

Erica’s comments from the Navigating Indieworld Discussing All Things Indie group.

Theodore wrote: "Erica wrote: "Congrats , Ted! I would love to read it. Will it be available to the public or inly members?"

The BULLETIN is only available to members. Which article was it in which you had an inte..."

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Congrats , Ted! I would love to read it. Will it be available to the public or inly members?

I have had a lot of luck with library fairs when there are multiple authors in attendance! My kids books have been a big hit. Make sure to have something at your table as a free giveaway to draw the kids over. While they are picking out what they want, you have a chance to engage the parents. Stickers, suckers and little party bubble containers have been my biggest hits. At my last one, I was the only children's book author and it played to my advantage. It was my best sales event yet! I would say do it. :)

That is fantastic news Alex and Eldon! Congrats to you both!

Voted!

Carole wrote: "Brit did a great job."

She always does! ;)

Nat, I completely agree. In college, I originally pursued a degree in music performance and education. I started the degree program because I loved music, but the more it became a job, the less I enjoyed it until I got to the point I didn't even want to pick up an instrument. When I began writing, I told myself that I would not make that mistake again. I set out knowing that it wouldn't become a full time job for me, but I at least hoped to make back what I put into it. I am finding more and more that is not the case and have been trying to refocus my mindset on enjoying writing again. If I am not enjoying it, then I have lost the point of writing.

Looks great!

Thank you for sharing Chrys and Ellis. Very encouraging advise. :)

To me, no matter what is going on in my life, I am always happy to celebrate a friend's success. :) I enjoy hearing your good news and am sure many others feel the same way.

Thank you for everything you do R.L.! This is such a wonderful way to support authors with advertising opportunities and incredible advise. I love this magazine and am glad to hear it is growing!

Alex- I cant even express how happy I am for you. I am wishing you continued success!

Aislinn- I completely understand what you are going through. I have been back and forth on that thought myself. Everytime I get a new opportunity to promote (paid and free), I get my hopes up. Then when I see the flat lines on my sales graphs, my heart sinks. I have decided to stick with free promotions for now, unless it is a very unique opportunity, and focus on having fun writing, my family and my "real" job. I can't imagine giving up writing completely because it is a big part of me and I enjoy meeting other authors and readers.

Another great issue! Sharing. The theme in this one came at a good time for me. :)

Thanks, Carole. I wrote them. :)

Shared, Carole!

Woo hoo! Way to go!

No judgement here. I do the same thing. :) Gives me a boost when I am feeling in a slump with my books.

Still thinking, but the more I read it, the more I like what you already have. If the relationship is two sided, maybe use a statement describing the depth of their love instead of "as her pursues her"? That is being very nit picky though. Great blurb!

That's great Nat! Take a screenshot. ;)

I like the first one better as well. It is really good and I am no blurb expert either so please take this with a grain of salt, but maybe there is a way to make it seem a little less generic. Like I said though, it is VERY good the way it is. I will think about it and get back to you. :)