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I have self-published twice now, and whilst I am content with it thus far, I have my doubts about sustainability and such considerations.
What I would recommend, just from my own kind-of sort-of experiences, is that if you are planning to publish something as epub or "real" book later, do not publish it online in a journal or similar. Keep it to yourself and maybe share it with a small group of trusted people who will give you the kind of feedback you are looking for.
Whilst writers do feel some need to get their work "out there" and in public view, authors also need to learn to judge when their work is "ready" to be "out there", and even I as the person giving this advice have an imperfect sense of that. When I look at my works, my first thought is "would I be _comfortable_ with people I do not know from Adam reading this?". If I experience any doubt whatever from that question, I work on the story more.
I will take a look at your linked series, too. I am always curious to see what other authors are working on.
What I would recommend, just from my own kind-of sort-of experiences, is that if you are planning to publish something as epub or "real" book later, do not publish it online in a journal or similar. Keep it to yourself and maybe share it with a small group of trusted people who will give you the kind of feedback you are looking for.
Whilst writers do feel some need to get their work "out there" and in public view, authors also need to learn to judge when their work is "ready" to be "out there", and even I as the person giving this advice have an imperfect sense of that. When I look at my works, my first thought is "would I be _comfortable_ with people I do not know from Adam reading this?". If I experience any doubt whatever from that question, I work on the story more.
I will take a look at your linked series, too. I am always curious to see what other authors are working on.
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Thank you. :D I will let Abbie reply more before I start talking again about my own work (I did make a thread somewhere, but...). It is their thread, after all.
Welcome Abbie! All the best in jumping on the platform. As for tips on marketing and writing, all I can say is don't rush either one. It's a whole new world out there and it will only get better. Indie publishing is not going away in our lifetime, the market will continue to grow, and the tools will keep improving.
So don't stress, don't worry about "saturation" or "standing out" or "how's anybody gonna find my work?" Those are just distractions at best and hokum at worst. Just write and learn and write more (rinse, repeat).
As for marketing, see above. When you have the best work done you feel you can produce, pull the trigger. Then write something else. The very best marketing for your first story is your second story. And then your third. And so on.
Don't wory about details that are subject to change. Cross those bridges when you come to them. Have fun writing in the meantime.
Thanks for the tips! I honestly just started the blog because it forced me to start writing again. After writing the first version of the novel, I found myself just focusing on editing and rewriting. Because I was constantly interrupted by life (school, work, family issues, etc), I found that I hadn't actually sat down to write something new in a long time. So the short story series blog was never meant to be published but simply a way for me to get the creative juices flowing again. I've loved the experience, and it's helping me focus better on the editing of the novel.
Projects:
Rain Short Story Series:
Rain is a mortal thrust rather unwillingly into a battle of good and evil magic. The big problem? Both sides want her dead. She'd love nothing more than to give her magic back, but that doesn't seem to be an option. If you like a little magic and a lot of attitude, you should follow Rain as she searches for love, balance, sanity, and stability in her new life. Published every week.
https://abbiescreativecauldron.wordpr...
The Veiled Soul: Lia is a grim reaper living in the reaper world trying to atone for a crime she doesn't even remember committing. Reaper's are stripped for their souls and their memories, working for an unknown group of people as the judge the sins the humanity. When Lia finds herself unexpectedly pulled back into the world of the living, she must choose between her need to kill and her desire to live.
Publishing date: TBA