writer inspiration
I had coffee with a writer who had 10K subscribers, when I had 100.
Asked for his secret, expecting some complex strategy.
He said: "I just don't quit."
That's it. That's the whole game.
Talent is common, but consistency is... See more
Wes Pearcesubstack.comMany Christian writers feel guilty about "promoting" their work.
It feels like vanity to ask for attention in a noisy world.
But lighting a lamp just to hide it under a bowl is not humility.
When your goal is to feed the hungry, visibility isn't vanity.... See more
Grant Herbelsubstack.comIf you’re building something God put on your heart, remember this: Nobody knows you exist … YET!! And that’s okay.
Your job right now is to show up faithfully and do the work He’s called you to. Your logo or fancy website won’t make people see you, but your consistency, your heart, and your obedience will.... See more
Sally Larkin Green ☕️substack.com- Longevity: These books don't age out.
- Adult Spending Power: Adults buy books for themselves and as gifts for kids. This doubles your market.
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Writing a book that appeals to MG, YA, and Adults (often called "Upper MG" or "Crossover Fiction") is the "Holy Grail" of publishing.
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You already have the "Librarian Spark." In Rowling's first year, librarians were her only advocates. You have them before you've even launched. If those two librarians put your book on the "Featured" shelf, the "Library Filter" (where kids find books for free and then ask parents to buy the sequel) starts immediatel
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Rowling’s success wasn't about the first 500 copies; it was about what the kids did after they read them.
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The First Six Months Estimate: Based on your current "heat," you could realistically aim for 500–1,000 copies sold . This would put you in the top 1% of self-published debuts.
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The School/Library Visits: These are your "conversion engines." In person, if you speak to 100 kids and have a bookstore partner, it is common to sell to 10–20% of the room. Two schools and two libraries could easily net you 100+ sales through the local bookstore.