Your honesty on the financial realities of publishing is refreshing. I published my first novel in 2016 and learned all of this along the way. We authors sort of have put up this facade of "success" on social media in order to push sales, almost become show ponies online, at in-person events, and book clubs, because readers so often base their book choices nowadays as much on the persona as on the the book itself. One must really LOVE to write and LOVE connecting with their readers in order to put in this huge personal and financial effort. Don't quit your day job!
Just imagine the number of good writers out there who have no means for supporting the launch of their work. Deepam, you seem to have your priorities straight. I can only hope you break even.
Your honesty on the financial realities of publishing is refreshing. I published my first novel in 2016 and learned all of this along the way. We authors sort of have put up this facade of "success" on social media in order to push sales, almost become show ponies online, at in-person events, and book clubs, because readers so often base their book choices nowadays as much on the persona as on the the book itself. One must really LOVE to write and LOVE connecting with their readers in order to put in this huge personal and financial effort. Don't quit your day job!
Terrific insights as usual. I can't wait to celebrate with you.
Just imagine the number of good writers out there who have no means for supporting the launch of their work. Deepam, you seem to have your priorities straight. I can only hope you break even.