I plan to do this as well, once I actually finish writing a story in my genre. Can you talk about your experience doing that? Do you have an author site or something like Shopify? I'm still deciding on how to do this so any insight/feedback/suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Moving to selling direct has been one of the most liberating decisions I’ve made as an author. I sell my books directly through my publishing house using Shopify. It’s been excellent, like finally getting to run the store the way I want to, without middlemen.
Having that level of control means I get to be part of every step, from how the books are displayed to how I connect with readers who actually want to be there. It’s definitely been a learning curve. There’s some upfront tech and setup to figure out, but I’ve found it’s absolutely worth it.
I loved this so much. I am so struggling to find my place in the writing world and have been stacking rejection slips for so long -- trying to fit into a box. I need a reset. Your words make so much sense to me. I wish you all the best in your move to pivot. I can't wait to read your books! 💜🦋
Thank you so much, Laura. Your comment means more to me than I can say. I understand that feeling all too well, trying to make your voice fit into a shape that doesn’t quite fit, just to be seen. It’s exhausting. I hope you give yourself permission to step back and rediscover what you want to say, in the way only you can say it. That reset? It’s so powerful. And I believe the right readers will find you when you write from that place of self-truth. I’ll be cheering you on, and I’m so grateful you’ll be reading. 💛
I plan to do this as well, once I actually finish writing a story in my genre. Can you talk about your experience doing that? Do you have an author site or something like Shopify? I'm still deciding on how to do this so any insight/feedback/suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Moving to selling direct has been one of the most liberating decisions I’ve made as an author. I sell my books directly through my publishing house using Shopify. It’s been excellent, like finally getting to run the store the way I want to, without middlemen.
Having that level of control means I get to be part of every step, from how the books are displayed to how I connect with readers who actually want to be there. It’s definitely been a learning curve. There’s some upfront tech and setup to figure out, but I’ve found it’s absolutely worth it.
I loved this so much. I am so struggling to find my place in the writing world and have been stacking rejection slips for so long -- trying to fit into a box. I need a reset. Your words make so much sense to me. I wish you all the best in your move to pivot. I can't wait to read your books! 💜🦋
Thank you so much, Laura. Your comment means more to me than I can say. I understand that feeling all too well, trying to make your voice fit into a shape that doesn’t quite fit, just to be seen. It’s exhausting. I hope you give yourself permission to step back and rediscover what you want to say, in the way only you can say it. That reset? It’s so powerful. And I believe the right readers will find you when you write from that place of self-truth. I’ll be cheering you on, and I’m so grateful you’ll be reading. 💛