5 Things I Learned While Writing/Marketing My First Novel

1. Make the time, but don't make it all of your time.

2. Be grateful for plot holes. They're opportunities to improve your story.

3. Don't just read your story; listen to your story (via Word Read Aloud). It's amazing what your ears can catch that your eyes skim over.

4. Canva.com is a sweet way to create your own promos.

5. Speaking of...never be ashamed of shameless promos. Case in point - https://paulettehampton42.wixsite.com/website/stories