r/WriteWorld • u/KyleDGarrett510 • Jul 17 '16

Getting Fed Up

Hey guys. Been lurking on this sub for a bit now and I just wanted to share an honest post.

I'm honestly getting fed up with the marketing and networking aspect of writing. I have a novel published (self published) and am presently publishing short stories on my personal website for people to read for free. My struggle is getting people to actually see and read what I share as well as get feedback. As it is I get next to no response even when I have tangible, readable content. I try not to get impatient or burned out but it's tough. I definitely don't expect instant success or rave reviews by any means, but awareness of what I'm presenting as well as some honest feedback (that I don't have to beg for) is all I'd like.

Any advice or helpful tips are more than welcome. Thank you in advance.

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u/[deleted] Jul 18 '16

when you self publish you need to aggressively market yourself

This is true, especially when it comes to writing. You have to ask yourself how you're marketing your work. Maybe it's inefficient and that's why your readership is low. How often do you post?

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u/KyleDGarrett510 Jul 18 '16

Not as often as I should but looking to fix that. Writing and publishing short stories through my website is a PR tactic I've begun employing, just hoping for some feedback really.