This is the part of writing which isn't really writing, but stops a lot of people from starting. Why? Because they're worried about what they'll tell others. That they won't be able to promote their book. Maybe you feel this too. Even if you're not a writer. I know I did. Speaking to even one person about my books used to be hard, right at the beginning. The best way I can compare talking about your creative work is ripping your soul out and feeling like it has been served on

What happens after you publish your book? The one thing that should not happen is that you just let it sit. You've done promotion before the launch, but now's the time to turn it up. Talk about your book whenever you can, and wherever you can. Find every opportunity and go for it. Don't think it's too ambitious, or that you won't get chosen. If you don't go for it, you have a 0% chance of success. Applying already increases that. I'm personally planning to talk to some year g