So I'm a bit into uncharted waters.

I'm a longtime ghostwriter and have recently decided to start publishing novels on my own.
I have had fewer opportunities than most to network; being a writer-for-hire, I had to keep whatever accomplishments I had to myself.
Now, we're moving in to the brave new world of self-promotion.

I started easy and conventional; I am quite diligently doing everything that Goodreads and a few other sources have recommended. I have neither fear of failure nor anticipation of success.

What I hope to happen is to figure out what works and what doesn't, learn how to write more compelling ad copy, and to suss out my niches.

It feels a bit like pissing in the wind. It also feels necessary. So be it .

Will keep you updated; both of you.