{"id":1719,"date":"2025-10-23T22:52:44","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T22:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booklinker.com\/blog\/?p=1719"},"modified":"2026-11-10T14:34:10","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T14:34:10","slug":"we-all-need-this-promo-coupons-announcement-booklinker-oct-broadcast-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booklinker.com\/blog\/we-all-need-this-promo-coupons-announcement-booklinker-oct-broadcast-2\/","title":{"rendered":"We all need this, Promo Coupons, Announcement – Booklinker Oct Broadcast #2"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Self-publishing is easy. All you need to do is write something, format it, create a cover, and publish it.<\/p>\n

BUT\u2026 self-publishing a great book that resonates with readers and sells is NOT easy. Do some people take the easy way out and publish garbage? Absolutely. But I would bet that if you are reading this, you are not one of those people.<\/p>\n

To create a great story or write about a topic that informs or helps people takes time. Then there are all the proper steps to publish it: editing, formatting, having a professional cover made, uploading it, marketing, and keywords. Ok, you get the idea because you know exactly what goes into the process.<\/p>\n

There is one thing to make all of this easier, and that is getting plugged into a community of authors. I\u2019ve heard outsiders<\/em> (non-writers) say, “Aren\u2019t other authors your competition?” Unless I\u2019m missing something and readers only read one book in their whole life, then NO.<\/p>\n

Hanging out with other authors, helping each other, sharing strategies and resources, being that shoulder to cry on for someone, cheering the successes of others, and providing and getting encouragement is what community is all about. And I can tell you that after two decades in this business, I would not be where I am today without my author community. (Quick side note: this community can be online).<\/p>\n

Early on in my writing life, I connected with a local writer\u2019s group (which I am still a part of after 25 years). I then added writing conferences to my world as a way to get energized, meet authors, and learn things to help with the process. Then, when I began to self-publish, I found additional groups and communities focused on publishing. I have made great connections and author friends over the years, and even if I only see them once a year at a conference, I know I can reach out if I have questions. And they know they can reach out to me.<\/p>\n

Bottom line? Find your people. Give as much as you get. A community lifts us all up.<\/p>\n

What author communities are you involved in and\/or what conferences are you attending in the next 12 months (in person or online)? I\u2019d love to hear.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here is where you will find me:<\/p>\n