It’s no secret that the publishing world is challenging. It’s hard to find an agent. It’s tough to find a publisher. It’s difficult to sell your book. It’s exhausting looking for readers to leave reviews.
There are, of course, options in the publishing world to get your book into the hands of readers, and that includes self-publishing. However, that avenue doesn’t guarantee sales or reviews. And some days, you’ll find that you can’t even give your books away.
For some, this can be an incredibly disheartening prospect. After all, the whole reason you wrote the book was for others to read and enjoy it. You also deserve to be compensated for your time and effort.
There are so many books available on the market—millions to be exact—and being found can be incredibly difficult. It’s like trying to find a book in a stack of books. But don’t be discouraged. There is more than one way to find a book in a book stack.
Keep plugging along and asking readers to read/review your book. Keep writing and putting more books out there. Have giveaways. Have contests. Be active at your local library. Be on panels at conventions and conferences. Donate books to schools (if that’s appropriate). Put your books on sale every now and again.
Even though you won’t be able to give your books away some days, that doesn’t mean you should throw in the towel. Find new ways to get your information out to the world. Keep trying. Keep putting yourself out there. Eventually, your efforts will pay off. Here’s to that day!
