Sydney Logan
Website: http://www.sydneylogan.com
My First Year in
Publishing
If I could offer one
piece of advice to aspiring writers, it would be to prepare yourself for the
“business” side of writing. Whether you self-publish or are signed by an indie
or traditional publisher, most (if not all) of the marketing of your books will
be up to you. You will also be responsible for maintaining a presence on social
media. All of this marketing, promoting, and connecting is part of the gig, and
it’s obviously an important part. It can also be enjoyable, especially when you
have the chance to interact with readers. Unfortunately, all this promotion
cuts into valuable writing time, and it only gets harder with each new release.
It’s all about balance.
My advice? Choose a few
social media sites and get comfortable with them. I tend to focus my attention on
my website, Twitter, and Facebook, but choose what’s best for you. I use my
social media sites to promote my books, highlight other authors, and to keep my
readers updated on upcoming releases and events.
It’s very easy to get
consumed by social media and marketing because both are essential in spreading
the word about your books. These sites keep you connected to your readers and
(hopefully) help you connect with new ones.
Just be sure to manage
your time wisely, because writing time is precious.
Visit her online:
Website: http://www.sydneylogan.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SydneyALogan
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SydneyLoganAuthor
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