Charles is a great writer and one of wordpress’ most generous bloggers to fellow writers. Another blogger suggesting re-blogging this to help spread the word about Charles’ books and I heartily agree! I think he eloquently describes in this post a challenge we all may face if we self publish. Please check out his blog if you haven’t already and reblog on so that more people can find Charles’ wonderful writing, the story of his journey in writing, and the links to his published works. Cheers, Helen
Sundays have become infamous for low (or no) sales days for my book. Not sure why, but today is looking like it will knock off all those Amazon lists completely. I’ve been preparing myself for this and trying to find a way to soften the blow. I was doing okay until a thought crossed my mind:
I’ve seen a lot of self-published authors talk about how important ‘word of mouth’ is and I’ve preached it too. I use social media, support other authors, and do whatever I can to spread the word of my book and the books of other authors. I greatly appreciate the hep and advice I’ve received from all of the WordPress friends that I’ve made. Yet, there is a piece of my puzzle that’s lacking and it’s finally hitting a point where I’m annoyed.
Back when I set out to be an author full-time, I announced…
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Love his blog and this is a great idea. Charles is one of the nicest people I’ve met on here. Thanks for posting!
I agree, he’s a wonderful support to fellow bloggers. 🙂 And a great writer too!!!
That he is 🙂 I stole your idea btw! lol
Good on you – it wasn’t my idea, another blogger on the post had already done it, so I stole their idea, but I think we can all be forgiven for theft in this case as it’s in such an excellent cause!! 🙂
Female Robinhoods we are!! Lol
Hi Helen, I nominated you for very inspirational blogger and versatile blogger. As I’m sure you know, you don’t have to accept. Details are here: http://shapingdestinythebook.com/2013/04/15/837/
Thank you so much – that is so kind of you! I probably won’t be able to follow through due to lack of time but I do so appreciate you thinking of me!! 🙂