I began a list December 2003 of all the books I finish. Some manga and comics, too, but mostly books. There are seven pages, front and back. All but one is college ruled. Every line a book.
2. I get free stuff
Many books I review are ones anyone could read free or for little, but not everyone knows about them. (I often tweet about these) See my how-to for more on freebies.
3. I read new things.
I find new authors and even new genres. Trying new things is essential, and opens the mind to unique ideas.
Especially when it comes to indie books–there is so much gold out there for you to find!
I communicate with authors, see their work and their marketing techniques.
As a fiction writer, I soak in the publishing process like a sponge. When my novel is finished, I have a good idea of where I’m going with it from there. I learned this as a reviewer!
Some readers of my page want to read more, so hopefully they will stick around while I write.
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| OMG @MargaretAtwood retweeted me like TWICE |
I think we are in a revolutionary time. With internet and social media, authors are more accessible than ever.
Authors see when you leave a review on Amazon and Goodreads. They see when you tweet about them. I can’t tell you how many authors have thanked or reached out to me after a review, even super famous ones!
Check out my favorite tweets.
If you think a book could be improved, say it! Then maybe the writer can incorporate your feedback. This is the coolest.
5. I create connections with authors and readers.
This leads to meeting new people and even new writing teams. Generally this is with the indie authors–something I want to become myself. These connections are great professionally.
For someone as into books as I am, all this is a dream come true. I absolutely love to meet people as obsessed as I am.
