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Anyone up for swapping newsletter shout-outs? I write in the sci-fi space
I've got a small but engaged newsletter (around 400 subscribers, ~40% open rate) for my sci-fi. Looking to swap a mention with another author in SFF or adjacent. Reply if you're keen and we'll sort dates.
RequestAnonymous0 answersLooking for two or three beta readers for a 60k cozy mystery — where do people find them?
First novel, cozy mystery, about 60,000 words, draft is clean but I've never used beta readers before. Where's the best place to find a few reliable ones who actually finish and give useful notes?
RequestAnonymous1 answer answeredHow do you stay motivated when your book barely sells in the first months?
Launched three months ago and I'm averaging a couple of sales a week. I knew it'd be slow but it's still deflating. How do people keep going through this stretch?
GeneralAnonymous1 answer1 answeredIs it still worth self-publishing in 2026, or is the market too crowded now?
Every week I read that Amazon is flooded and nobody can break through anymore. I've got a finished manuscript but I'm hesitating. Is it actually still worth putting a first book out as an unknown author?
GeneralAnonymous1 answer answeredHow many reviews do I need before running Amazon ads?
I've heard everything from 10 to 50. My novel has 6 reviews so far — is it worth starting ads now or should I wait?
Amazon KDPAnonymous1 answer answered