One of the things missed by doing all the work yourself in our passion is having someone publicize your work. I’m not a big social media user. WordPress/Jetpack and YouTube are the 2 big ones I use.
Don’t know if it’s a step in the right direction or not; but I put one of my books in one of the Little Free Libraries in a town next to mine. Next to mine being 45 minutes away. The idea came to me because of my upcoming vacation. There are book boxes all over the place in vacation towns. Thought it would be interesting to take a few books with me for random boxes.
Wrote a note in the front of the book, thanking the reader. And if they wanted to, put a review on Amazon. I did note in my hand written introduction that I was just starting this journey. All the work had been completed by me; so there are likely mistakes. I realize if it’s not a professional work, some people won’t even bother.
Purchased some ink pens with my website on them.
Baby steps. I will keep you posted as the journey progresses.
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nice touch Jo
but remember, wordpress is not social media!
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i enjoy your prose. stories etc.
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Thank you 💕
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In all honesty, I wasn’t sure if WP/Jp classified as social media or not.
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not. as per nurse baker.
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Great promotional approach. Hope it works out for you. 🤞🏼
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Thanks 💕 Baby steps
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Nice flow
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Thank you 💕
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I love this, Jolene. I’ve thought of doing it lots of times. It’s how Eragon got published, after all. Whoever picks it up is in for a treat. 😃
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Thank you 💕 Do it. 💪🏻 It made me a little nervous. At worst, it get’s thrown in the trash? At best, someone enjoys it. 🤗
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I always say that it’s our job to work on our craft and our dreams; it’s up to some other force to take it from there. We can’t control that part of it, so just put it out there and have faith!
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Sound advice. Thank you. 🙏🏻 💕
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That’s such a heartfelt and authentic way to share your work—truly admirable. Dropping your book into Little Free Libraries, especially during your vacation, shows real dedication and creativity. It’s a personal and grassroots approach that can create meaningful connections with readers. Your handwritten note adds a beautiful human touch, and the pens with your website? Smart move! You’re building not just a readership, but a community, step by step. Keep going—every small step counts more than you think. Looking forward to hearing how this journey unfolds!
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Thank you 💕 A lot of the ideas I have come from my bestie. Over the years, I’ve helped do a lot of community outreach. Granted, I don’t have the budget but a smaller scale will work for me.
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It’s great thing.
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