Getting a traditional publishing deal is one of the biggest milestones for any debut author. It’s that moment when years of writing, revising, and doubting yourself finally lead to something tangible—a real book, backed by a real team. But landing a contract isn’t just about writing a good book. It’s also about finding the right […]
Last week, I bought a new toaster. But before I clicked “Buy Now,” I obsessively checked the reviews of every model that caught my eye. I scanned star ratings, dug into paragraphs of praise and complaints, and weighed one reviewer’s burnt toast horror story against another’s flawless bagel test. And somewhere between scrolling and comparing,
Writing a book is hard enough, but promoting it? That’s a whole other beast. You might think the hardest part was getting your story down on paper, revising it into something readable, and clicking “publish” on Amazon. There’s no doubt that publishing a book is a big deal. Most people never get that far. But
You’ve written your book. You poured your heart into it, maybe stayed up too many late nights editing, tweaking chapters, and hitting “refresh” on your KDP dashboard. Eventually, you took the leap and self-published it on Amazon. You probably sold a few hundred copies—maybe more if you hustled on social media, ran some ads, or
I’ve had characters whisper to me at the most inconvenient times—during errands, in the shower, or right as I’m trying to sleep. Scenes flash through my mind like movie trailers, and the plot idea feels so electric I’m sure I’ll never forget it. But when I finally sit down to actually plot it out? Static.
