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This is a reblogged post. As we continue to grow and produce, it’s important to remember that building relationships with our readers is key. Have a read. Share your thoughts. I’d love to know how you build and grow your relationships with your community.

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Excellent Ways To Build Relationships With Readers

Building relationships is one of the most important things that an author can do in the marketing process. This can be a difficult task, but one that social media can help simplify. Social media helps authors build relationships by allowing them an easy way to interact with readers in many ways. An author can also streamline the way they build reader relationships by creating a community around their work on social media. An additional great way an author can build a relationship with their readers is by participating in events both in person and virtual.

Engagement and interaction with readers is vastly simplified by social media. At one point in time, the only way an author could interact with their readers was through writing letters. An author would have to read each individual piece of fan mail and respond-an almost impossible task. These days an author can interact with readers…

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If you’re thinking of getting your baby out to the world, then shaping it into the best manuscript has to be part of the plan. And it doesn’t matter whether you’re self-publishing or traditionally publishing.

While this post is not about brand, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention it. Because why would you put a pot-hole on your momentum, your hard work, or your brand by self-publishing a book you didn’t whip into shape first?

One of my least favourite parts of whipping my manuscript into shape is redundant editing. And before you send flack my way, I don’t just mean plain old editing. I actually happen to like editing and strengthening the story. This is also my opportunity to add details on setting, characters, and word choice.

What I’m referring to is re-editing the same piece over and over until you’ve either sucked the joy out of it or you’re not sure if the story has actually improved. Now, while there may not be an easy button for that, there are some ways to train yourself out of the habit. Continue reading “5 Ways authors can whip their manuscripts into shape” →

Thanks for sharing 💕

Thanks for sharing 💕