It’s been a while. Like you I’ve been busy, caught up in life. After the whirlwind of book launch at the London Book Fair, I hunkered down. I started a mindful meditation business and leaned into growing a community.
In the meantime, The Custodians has been selling. Your recommendations to friends, your reviews on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other online sellers, your kind comments on social media and your shares have been powerful. Thank you.
In April, I partnered with a hybrid start up called Shimmr, who use AI to market and advertise books. I decided that I would give them a year to see how effective ad-based AI marketing is. So far, it’s been a modest ROI. The ads mostly focused in Meta platforms.
First Royalty Check!
And in September I received my first royalty! Woop! Woop!
So … what’s next?
Book 2
The sequel. I’m starting this weekend. I’m excited.
Writers Tips
Don’t give up.
Outsource marketing if you can.
Celebrate the wins.
More soon
Jacalyn
Comments
Nothing yet. Say the first thing.
Sign in to join the conversation.