One big mistake we made (I write with a partner) with our first book was publishing with zero marketing. No email list. No social following. “Publish and they will come” mentality. Now we write in public, bring the audience on a journey, and launch with friends and fans to jumpstart. “Short reads as brand/reader magnets” We’re publishing the first 3 books in a new series soon. Right now, I’m putting together a “short read” to gather early readers, and build up a niche-specific email list. The story in the short read is about something that happens before the first book in the series. I’m planning to promote the short with a targeted “micro-budget” FB ad pointing to a book funnel page. Have you used short reads to build your email list? Beyond this strategy, what else has worked for you when you’re a new author or new to a niche and you don’t already have an email list or reader following?

What does everyone do when they are not writing? I research the paranormal. Ranging from ghost hauntings to bigfoot sightings, along with UAP sightings. I read as well. What writer doesn't? I read a different genre of books. Never know where you get an idea from and what you learn from that genre to help the genre you are in. I am also training my service in training dog. I have non-military PTSD among other things.

I just shared the exciting news on Blueskye about our group! I'm really hoping to see even more talented authors from the Writing Community join us there. Here’s to growing together!📚

We all start somewhere, and that first story hiding in your heart is important. Let's chat about your inspiration to write. What's the main driving force behind your desire to become a writer?

Thanks Jason. Your work is deeply appreciated.