I appreciate your transparency and sharing of your serial writing journey. At one point a few years ago, I was convinced I wanted to go this route but my writing, as it often does, took me on an entirely different route.
Looking forward to that comic project. I've also found that serializing has been better for actually getting stuff out there as opposed to working and revising endlessly, at least in feeling actually accomplished. Though the silence can be a bit deafening, while before the few people I showed my writing to would actually respond to it.
In addition to keeping my work on my own newsletter up I'd like to do more projects, both for the newsletter and maybe even stuff not directly on the newsletter. Still researching for that Dracula x Aztec mythology project I mentioned before.
Good luck with the comic and love the sketch! I too wish I had the talent of Jamie McElvie and Jen Bartel, but barring that, maybe one day I will be able to hire them to do a variant cover
See, this is why I follow you. Love “her.” So cute. I’m also one who appreciates your transparency regarding your ebook sales. I have no plans to write a book. I’m quite happy to hone whatever writing skills I have right here on Substack. Cheers, Simon! 😊
Thanks for sharing your goals. It's helpful to see other writers taking similar routes. I've been working out a plan to moving to posting my works in progress in serialized form and have scheduled to begin this year! Your posts are encouraging and your tips awesome as I've been getting ready to make this jump. Thank you :)
Love this transparency! As an indie author myself, I know the sales struggle is real! Curious how many subs you have to this vs Substack. Seems like Substack readers do not convert to book buyers.
As to selling more books there is a YouTuber named David Gaughins who has a list of “free (or low cost) book promo sites.” And apparently authors get some results with this.
Also check out the last episode of the Charlotte Reader’s Podcast. 6 members of my writers support group and myself went on the show and talked about what worked for us as far as sales bumps.
My bumps have come from getting on other people’s podcasts and talking about my books.
I’d say you could join our group, because we are constantly testing new promotion methods, but the time difference to the UK doesn’t really work sadly.
I appreciate your transparency and sharing of your serial writing journey. At one point a few years ago, I was convinced I wanted to go this route but my writing, as it often does, took me on an entirely different route.
Looking forward to that comic project. I've also found that serializing has been better for actually getting stuff out there as opposed to working and revising endlessly, at least in feeling actually accomplished. Though the silence can be a bit deafening, while before the few people I showed my writing to would actually respond to it.
In addition to keeping my work on my own newsletter up I'd like to do more projects, both for the newsletter and maybe even stuff not directly on the newsletter. Still researching for that Dracula x Aztec mythology project I mentioned before.
Absolutely love that art style!! Can’t freaking wait. You’ve inspired me to get back into drawing ✍️
Good luck with the comic and love the sketch! I too wish I had the talent of Jamie McElvie and Jen Bartel, but barring that, maybe one day I will be able to hire them to do a variant cover
You've inspired me to consider publishing one of my books like this. :)
It's great to read about your journey. Would be nice if books were more profitable though!!
See, this is why I follow you. Love “her.” So cute. I’m also one who appreciates your transparency regarding your ebook sales. I have no plans to write a book. I’m quite happy to hone whatever writing skills I have right here on Substack. Cheers, Simon! 😊
Thanks for sharing your goals. It's helpful to see other writers taking similar routes. I've been working out a plan to moving to posting my works in progress in serialized form and have scheduled to begin this year! Your posts are encouraging and your tips awesome as I've been getting ready to make this jump. Thank you :)
Love this transparency! As an indie author myself, I know the sales struggle is real! Curious how many subs you have to this vs Substack. Seems like Substack readers do not convert to book buyers.
As to selling more books there is a YouTuber named David Gaughins who has a list of “free (or low cost) book promo sites.” And apparently authors get some results with this.
Also check out the last episode of the Charlotte Reader’s Podcast. 6 members of my writers support group and myself went on the show and talked about what worked for us as far as sales bumps.
My bumps have come from getting on other people’s podcasts and talking about my books.
I’d say you could join our group, because we are constantly testing new promotion methods, but the time difference to the UK doesn’t really work sadly.