The Hardest Part of Self-Publishing

For years I wanted to share my story. When my dream became reality I didn't know what to expect. Yes, my writing journey required great diligence. Yes, creating the book was a serious task for me. Yes, I enjoyed the process! Brainstorming creative ways to produce content and acquiring the finished product to become accessible online.

The Hardest Part of Self-Publishing

However, my job wasn’t done. You could write the best book and publish it on a worldwide platform and not get any recognition for your hard work. That was a hard lesson. Although my book was available everywhere, it didn't mean it would sell well online. Over time, I gained insight on strategies for marketing my books.

Public Relations Strategies

I worked an internship in college which enabled me to practice my public relations coursework. I drafted a few press releases for my employer that were published in the local newspapers. After I became a published author, I returned to my previous training to market my books and I encourage you to work with IN HER OWN INK to gain insight on creative ways to attract people to your book online.

Conclusion

Finally, I encourage you to create a strategy for marketing your book. Start developing your game plan before you even finish writing your manuscript. The sooner you establish a plan to promote your book the easier the transition whenever you’re ready to sell your book. Therefore, overcome the hard part of self-publishing and work with IN HER OWN INK for not only establishing your writing journey but also your marketing plans.

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Keep Your Eye on the Prize

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Tackling the Introduction

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Getting Started: Organizing Your Thoughts

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