If there is something that is painfully obvious, it’s that I’m horrible with social media.
To be honest, I’m not a social bug. I don’t have that natural love of engaging with others. I’m the opposite, really. I’ll freeze up and say the wrong thing. I love watching social media stuff, but there is nothing that prompts me to join in.
So, you’d think I would be good at posts on my website….nope. I’ll manage to get a few posts lined up and set to post, and then I completely forget about it. I focus on the writing and art, and everything else is pushed to the back of the priority list.
I’ve watched a few tips on how to get everything set up ahead of time, but the one time I did, there was a problem with the scheduler and I had to delete everything. If you’ve ever had to delete or lose a big chuck of work, the desire to start over is so hard to bring back.
Marketing yourself is a big part of selling anything. I wish it was simply – read my book, it’s way more interesting than me. It might happen. Wishes do come true, right?
But on the other hand, it is June, I haven’t finished one book for editing, no new covers made, and a fun few months of being sick/doctors. And if I had the chance to write or make marketing stuff, I always pick writing.
Maybe a bit of balance is needed, or more energy, or motivation….sigh. It doesn’t help that it is summer and my schedule is completely out the window. I think I really need to adapt. I have a hard time with adjusting quickly to change to a set schedule. Add that to the list!!!
Anyhow, onward we go. I’m still alive – working on editing both books, and refining my digital art skills to help with covers, inserts, etc. It’s a slow process, but it’s still moving forward.
