This morning, I wanted to share something for writers in our book review featured spot!  I recently had the opportunity to read and review The Self-Publishing Guru:  Book Marketing Resources for New Authors from the Book Marketing with a Bang! by The Book Marketer.  Learn about the book and check out my thoughts in this book review spotlight.

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About the Book

Do you want a career as a successful author?

You may have worked out how to get your book published for free and launch it on the world’s biggest retailer platforms — but you still need to make people buy it. Which is not always so easy! There are a million blog posts recommending the latest book marketing tips and tricks, but where do you start? How do you find the real book marketing secrets?

The Self-Publishing Guru is a list of must-have tools for new authors. As established authors, we offer you the benefit of our experience in sharing the most efficient and cost-effective resources to develop your author platform. Not everyone can afford a publicist and self-publishing on a budget is a reality for most new authors. We hope this free self-publishing guide will help you.

Start developing your self-publishing empire with this list of the most effective resources available to authors.

My Review

The Self Publishing Guru offers an Easy Use / Easy to Understand Guide for New Writers. With short chapters--the authors of this marketing guide for self-published authors hit the highlights of a wide range of marketing options, to-do tasks, and ideas. The guide, written in a very organized manner, recommends some tried and true resources and options and serves as a great starting point for new authors venturing into self-publishing and self-marketing. 

The Self Publishing Guru Covers a lot of Material in a Short Time. From finding virtual assistants for outsourcing tasks to finding book reviewers, connecting with potential readers via social media, newsletters, groups, and more--as well as learning about editing and design and podcasts--this book is a great launching point for your book marketing efforts. Each chapter is short, direct, and to the point--but really does offer some unique and beneficial ideas and resources.

Would I Recommend The Self Publishing Guru: Book Marketing Resources for New Authors? I loved the layout of this book and found myself making some notes, visiting some resources, and learning about some new things. The book highlights just a few resources relative to each chapter. Still, those few will allow new authors to explore options and ideas along with The Self Publishing Guru's recommendations. Some of the resources and links do generate affiliate income for the book creators. I would definitely recommend this book as a quick read to dive into the world of marketing for self-publishers. Readers will also find additional resources, courses, and suggestions for further learning toward the end of the book.  

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Book Title:  Your Writing Matters: How to Banish Self-Doubt, Trust Yourself, and Go the Distance by Colleen M. Story
Category:  Adult Non-Fiction (18+),  260 pages
Genre: Non-fiction Writing/Publishing
Publisher:  Midchannel Press
Release date:  July 2021
Content Rating: G

Does your future as a writer feel uncertain?

You write day after day. You dream of bestseller’s lists and royalty checks, but despite your best marketing efforts, those dreams remain out of reach.

You wonder if you’re wasting your time. Does your writing even matter?

Author Colleen M. Story, a long-time professional writer and writing coach, helps you decide whether you truly have a writer’s DNA. She examines why you feel pressured to make money with your work, why the search for a readership is both motivating and discouraging, and why it’s so common to doubt yourself along the way.

Step by step, you’ll gain a clear-eyed view at the challenges a writer faces in the outside world, while taking your own journey inward to discover what writing really means to you.

Should you continue on this path, or adjust your course now before it’s too late? Don’t waste your precious time in indecision. Let Your Writing Matters guide you to your truth and you’ll never look back again.  

Your Writing Matters Takes Readers on an In-Depth, Informed Journey of Soul Searching. I love the author's writing style. She does a fantastic job breaking down the subject of becoming/being/finding success as a writer--and reminding readers of the many factors, benefits, pitfalls, etc., of choosing writing as a career or as a passionate pursuit. Through quizzes for readers, well place questions, many points to ponder, exercises to consider and complete--and many examples and resources for further thought--this book is the perfect book for anyone considering (or reconsidering) becoming a writer.

Readers Will Find Loads of Reinforced Ideas as the Book Progresses. Some passages are a bit redundant from time to time as the author re-introduces previous ideas through furthered examples or additional points. I found this repetition helpful! Sometimes, we need to hear the same advice in multiple ways as we work through self-doubt and reflection to accept or understand the concepts relative to our lives. Writers facing doubt or challenges will undoubtedly relate to every section of this book--and will definitely find guidance in restructuring their writing life.

Would I Recommend Your Writing Matters by Colleen M. Story? This book is another guide for writers that I will keep on my bookshelf and re-visit when self-doubt or fears enter my mind. I think this is a must-have for writers and those working or considering other creative pursuits. Story's down to Earth, relatable writing style, and accurate, working knowledge of the field make this an inspiring, educational, and valuable resource for the writer's resource shelf! 

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