2024 has been one heck of a year. It’s gone by blazingly fast, because I’ve been busier than I could imagine. Major things happened, new avenues opened while others permanently closed. Seems like a good time to stop and take stock. It has been my intention to check back in here every month or so to keep a running tab of updates. But as I moved into the summer months all my best-laid plans got scrambled. For the first eight…
Everyone says, “You’ve gotta have a newsletter!” “Newsletters are a vitally important tool that authors can use to connect with readers.” “An author newsletter is an invaluable tool for authors.” The data is in, and the guidance is out there, easy to find. Every Indie author needs a newsletter. So, yes, it’s clear. I’ve gotta have a newsletter. As a former direct marketer, I already know this. Back in pre-Internet days, I was one of the people trying to convince…