All very relatable. I HATE my voice with a passion (I sound camp AND pompous - an unflattering combination), so the thought of doing any kind of video or audio makes me cringe.
I don't enjoy 'networking' but I don't dislike it. Sometimes it's good to catch up with fellow authors and chat with readers. Other times it feels like hard work. Either way, it probably is useful for a writer to connect with other human beings from time to time.
Social media is a mixed blessing. I usually disengage when literally all an author uses it for is to promote their latest book - at least put *some* personal stuff out there, even if it's just a photo of your pet! Twitter/X is dead and buried and good riddance, but I think there's still a bit of life left in Instagram and Facebook. And now that one of the owners of TikTok has given a wad of cash to that nice Mr Trump, it looks like TikTok ain't going anywhere soon...
I love these newsletters where you bare your soul. It must be so disheartening to be in the writing industry these days. Just remember your books have given millions of people a lot of pleasure.
All very relatable. I HATE my voice with a passion (I sound camp AND pompous - an unflattering combination), so the thought of doing any kind of video or audio makes me cringe.
I don't enjoy 'networking' but I don't dislike it. Sometimes it's good to catch up with fellow authors and chat with readers. Other times it feels like hard work. Either way, it probably is useful for a writer to connect with other human beings from time to time.
Social media is a mixed blessing. I usually disengage when literally all an author uses it for is to promote their latest book - at least put *some* personal stuff out there, even if it's just a photo of your pet! Twitter/X is dead and buried and good riddance, but I think there's still a bit of life left in Instagram and Facebook. And now that one of the owners of TikTok has given a wad of cash to that nice Mr Trump, it looks like TikTok ain't going anywhere soon...
I love these newsletters where you bare your soul. It must be so disheartening to be in the writing industry these days. Just remember your books have given millions of people a lot of pleasure.
Thank you Peter.
I hear you! And I feel all of this too. It's so hard to self-promote if you're shy, or introverted, or just hate doing it.
Yes so true. Really switch off from celebrities promoting their books. Want to find out more from writers ahead of me on their journey.
Oh my god. Outstanding.