When I first started sending emails to my list, I had no idea what to say. I thought, Do readers really care about what I’m up to? Isn’t this just about selling books? So, I did what many of us do: I sent sporadic emails that were either overly promo...

When I first started sending newsletters, I had no idea what I was doing. My emails were sporadic, full of random updates, and, let’s be honest, pretty boring. I wasn’t selling any books through my newsletter because I didn’t understand how to make i...

When I first started out, I didn’t understand the hype around email lists. Everyone kept saying, “You need an email list!” but I thought, Why? Isn’t social media enough? I was pouring all my energy into Instagram posts and Facebook updates, waiting f...

When I first heard about email lists, I’ll admit—I was intimidated. It sounded complicated and expensive, and I wasn’t sure it was worth the effort. But here’s what I’ve learned: an email list is one of the most powerful tools you’ll ever have as an ...

When I first started out as an author, I thought I needed a big marketing budget to connect with readers. But here’s the truth: you don’t need to spend a dime to reach your ideal audience—you just need to know where to find them.By focusing on the ri...

When I first started marketing my books, I thought it was all about the story—and don’t get me wrong, the story is vital. But over time, I realized something was missing. Readers weren’t clicking “buy” as often as I hoped, and I couldn’t figure out w...

When I first started marketing my books, I thought success meant sales—and while sales are great, I quickly realized something was missing. What I really wanted was to connect with my readers, not just sell to them. I craved a community of people who...

Where to Find Readers Online (No Ads Required) 📚✨When I first started trying to connect with readers online, I felt like I was shouting into the void. I posted on every platform I could think of, shared updates about my books, and waited for readers ...

5 Ways to Connect with Readers Who Love Your GenreWhen I first started publishing, I thought connecting with readers meant shouting “BUY MY BOOK!” into the void of the internet. Spoiler: that strategy doesn’t work. 😂 And honestly, it sucked.I didn�...

When I started writing, I thought my book was for everyone. “Who wouldn’t love this masterpiece?” I thought. Spoiler: not everyone. After being offended, I realized that was okay.In fact, I didn't want everyone to like it. Trying to appeal to ev...

If you write it, they will come is a lovely sentiment… but it’s also a total myth. When I published my first book, I thought I’d wake up to hundreds of sales. Spoiler alert: I didn’t. My mom didn't even buy a copy because she didn't (and st...

When I first heard about email marketing, I thought, “Do authors even need this?” Spoiler: yes, they do. I used to rely on social media to connect with readers, but algorithms had other plans. Posts barely reached my audience, and engagement was hit-...

Have you ever picked up a book, read the first chapter, and thought, “Wow, I’m hooked!”? Then stayed up until 3 a.m. because you had to know how it ended? That’s the kind of magic every writer dreams of creating—a plot so gripping that readers can’t ...

Let’s talk tropes. Love them or hate them, they’re the backbone of every great story. Think “enemies to lovers,” “chosen one,” or “found family.” Tropes aren’t clichés—they’re promises to your readers. When you use the right ones for your genre, you’...

“Outlining kills creativity,” they said. “Just let the story flow.” But here’s the truth: I’ve tried the pantsing life, and while it works for some, I ended up with a tangled mess of plot holes, characters that disappeared mid-story, and hours spent ...