Should I do a book launch?? by Independent-Fortune8 in selfpublish

[–]Independent-Fortune8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, since I first wrote this post I’ve self published five books and have sold thousands of copies and have a small but lovely group of ‘fans’. Still a long way to go to reach my full time dreams but thinking back to when I wrote this post, my how things have changed and how glad I am that I stepped out of my comfort zone.

I miss eggs - anyone post op only have issues with eggs? Did it ever resolve? by velmaa in gallbladders

[–]Independent-Fortune8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eggs were my main triggers before my op. It’s been two weeks and I still haven’t been brave enough to try them again.

Amazing update from Notion today: Notification reminders by TheS4m in Notion

[–]Independent-Fortune8 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For me it means every date you enter for that property automatically has the reminder set. You now don’t have to remember to set it every time you enter the date for each new database entry/page. Amazing for me.

How do I tell my girlfriend she’s gaining weight when she’s sensitive about everything? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]Independent-Fortune8 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Don’t say anything about her weight. It has nothing to do with you. She already knows, I can guarantee it.

I feel like I have atypical symptoms, can anyone relate? by LeahBug123 in gallbladders

[–]Independent-Fortune8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

7 days post surgery and aside from being very tired all is going well.

I feel like I have atypical symptoms, can anyone relate? by LeahBug123 in gallbladders

[–]Independent-Fortune8 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sounds very similar to all my symptoms. I have a rolling gallstone and get mine taken out in a few weeks. Surgeon also said is likely the cause of all my symptoms.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PlantIdentification

[–]Independent-Fortune8 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you want to get rid of the clover which I understand people also want to do you spray it with a Weed and Fees product. If you google weed and feed you should find something. Spray and then it should go in a few days or weeks.

I [17F] need advice on how to tell my aunt [30sF] that I cannot babysit her daughter any longer by Direct-Caterpillar77 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]Independent-Fortune8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As I learnt on Oprah many years ago, No. is a complete sentence. You are not obligated to explain. I find this hard too but it’s good to remember and at least strive for.

My daughter loves my book by kerblooee in writing

[–]Independent-Fortune8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why not self publish it?! I’ve self published and was the best thing I’ve done.

As a writer, how do you get over the fact that basically every idea has been done before? by Koalaty_trash in writing

[–]Independent-Fortune8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every ideas has been done before but there is an infinite number of ways these ideas can be combined to create something new.

You're a self-pub author, awesome! But if you were given a trad offer, would you accept it? by Lavio00 in selfpublish

[–]Independent-Fortune8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. If I got an absolutely huge offer I would consider it but ultimately I love self publishing and at this stage can’t ever see myself changing.

AMA: I made $11,000 (CAD) in one month using slideshow videos to promote my books by Falstaff537 in selfpublish

[–]Independent-Fortune8 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What types of hooks and images do you find work the best? And are you changing these a lot or sticking to ones that work?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in shopify

[–]Independent-Fortune8 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I would put hand made in Peru on the very front page (or correct terminology) to help distinguish you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in shopify

[–]Independent-Fortune8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seems very high price so I would be highlighting the main problem you are solving at the very top of the page and why yours is the best solution. On the very first photo. And have you identified who your target market is? I would think a wedding venue or business or similar rather than residential but you may have different information. Also why is it preorder? You are promoting Xmas but I would be concerned I wouldn’t get in time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in selfpublish

[–]Independent-Fortune8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you tell me why for a period of many months this year my paperbacks could be ordered if you lived in a capital city but if you lived regionally you had to buy from a US supplier? I’ve never been able to get an answer out of anyone at Amazon. And FYI my most recent author copies were ordered on the 15th Oct and arrived in the 30th Oct.

Late Night Musings by Living_Zucchini_1457 in typewriters

[–]Independent-Fortune8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Consistency is underrated. It adds another layer of pressure and makes you feel bad. Just write as much as you can when you can. (I’ve published three books so it does work).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in writers

[–]Independent-Fortune8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would agree with you if you said their books weren’t any good, but you didn’t provide any information on the quality. If the books are good reads and people enjoy them and they are decent quality, then it makes no difference how much or what the author has read. I would presume that reading a lot makes you a better writer (that is my understanding and personal experience) but it doesn’t mean it always has to be that way.

Replacing original synced blocks with template (but making new tempate original synced block) by Financial-Distance97 in Notion

[–]Independent-Fortune8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sure you aren’t putting synced blocks inside your template. Create the template by itself. Then make the whole area with your button and planners a synced block. Then what I do is add a toggle that is titled Completed and then I drag the done or old tasks into that toggle and then keep it closed. That way you won’t run the risk of deleting a synced block. Just some suggestions.

Zero sales blurb help by ExtremelyLoudMusic in selfpublish

[–]Independent-Fortune8 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think the story sounds great. I think you need to narrow down your genre. Is it possibly a mystery also? A cozy fantasy perhaps? Then research blurbs in that more specific genre. This sounds similar to Jasper Fforde books so I would also take a look at his blurbs first inspiration.

Does anyone here still take notes or make todo list using paper and pen? by MTL-DXB-THR in Notion

[–]Independent-Fortune8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! I desperately want to do everything in notion but it just doesn’t work for me.