RE: So, You Published A Book—Now, What?
I loved reading this Yahia and even more so really enjoyed watching the fantastic readings with musical accompaniment!
It is really true how much the promotional burden has been shifted onto the author in this age of social media. Having seen my sister (a national best selling author of the USA Today variety here in the US, signed by an imprint of Harper-Collins) at first struggle with this and later grow more graceful and adept at the self-promotion game, I am amazed at both the amount of time and energy this sort of promotional work requires, and at how vital it is even with the support of a major publisher. What a gift you are giving the other prospective authors here on Steem blockchain, the gift of an honest and realistic perspective and the voice of experience! Thanks for this!
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So glad you appreciated it, Carl! You & I have already collaborated, virtually, once - maybe, one day, it’ll be us on stage, out in the real world :)
Steven, the guitarist is a wonderful musician and poet - we met at the festival and hit it off right away. You can find his blog, here:
How wonderful that your sister is a published author, and with such an reputable press. Yeah, it takes some adjusting of expectations (and attitude) to get on board with the new expectations of publishing world. Glad she’s There, now!
It is gratifying to share what I have of literary experience, my friend, and know it might make the path even slightly easier for another. I’ve been helped a great deal along the way, and continue to be — feels good to give back a little.
I would be honored to appear on @Curie’s blog and enjoy perusing Author Showcase posts. What an exciting new world Steemit is 🤗
Much Love back, brother, Yahia
Hi Yahia, the Author Showcase featuring this post is up :)
https://steemit.com/curation/@curie/curie-author-showcase-february-16th-2018
Delicious gift, Carl. I, especially, enjoyed your excellent writeup of Inna’s piece. You have a real talent for these things 👌🏼
Shared your heartwarming appreciation with my wife, 1st thing this morning; you make me proud, man, & humble.❤️