Many newly published writers often focus on networking with other authors once they are selling books. This is definitely a worthwhile endeavor, but it's essential to remember that you have to also connect with READERS, or all this networking will not do much to boost sales and get you reviews.

I am connected with a lot of other writers, and I would NEVER want to lose those associations, because we understand each other in a way that other people cannot. Nevertheless, if we lose sight of attracting READERS to our sites and pages, we're missing out on potential new fans.

Make sure to strike a balance. Never stop networking with other authors and novelists, but also join groups and pages of bookworms, book club fans, and other people who you know are interested in reading. This will yield a bigger return than you think!