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Helen Martinez's avatar

This article reminds you that everyone may have different needs when creating an author site. The main thing is to think about what visitors are looking for. I'm also planning to add content related to games like basketball legends https://basketballlegends.fun on my own site because I want to show these game articles of mine.

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Huan Maire's avatar

I ran into trouble when I attempted to create a bookshop organization page. I'll be curious to see if you succeed. I appreciate your informative post and wish you well. For more details: https://io-games.onl/

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Amora Potter's avatar

Hi my name is Valoria and I am a new Amazon KDP author, I have 2 books listed on Amazon, and a 3rd book to be published before the weekend, I’m go grateful to have discovered you, I just became a subscriber to your channel. I am feeling excited and a little nervous about this new learning curb, but your demeanor and presentation has lessened those concerns. Thank you for this video. I am going to try to create a web page on my own incorporating your 4 Bs, wish me luck https://slopeio.org

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Billie Moon's avatar

This is a goldmine of wisdom, Kate. Thank you. I literally just finished creating my author website and spent so much time doubting if it's actually good enough. But you're right, it should be evolving and I shouldn't focus on doing things "right" but just getting it out there. Which is why I'm here on Substack but it's also rather challenging since I'm never good at promoting or saying good things about myself or my work. Do you have some advice for aspiring authors like me on launching a book?

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Steph Rae Moran's avatar

I just checked out your website--it looks great! Since starting my own writing journey, I've learned that taking "imperfect action" is often necessary (but sometimes hard!). Wishing you the best. :)

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Billie Moon's avatar

Aww thanks, Steph! Which is why Substack is awesome. We support one another when times get tough, and we do the work and keep going!

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Lauren Harr's avatar

This is excellent! Thanks for sharing the what and the why!

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Anna Davidson's avatar

I tried to set up a bookshop org page and got stuck. Will be interested to see if you manage it. Good luck, and thanks for a helpful post.

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Stacy's avatar

As someone who programs a small literary festival, I often can’t find out from an author’s website if an author lives close enough to our town that we can afford the travel costs of inviting her to do an event. I get that people want to protect their privacy, but proximity does very much make a difference to whether we invite or not, so I’ll just take a pass. I don’t want to get into a back and forth where if I ask and find out it’s too far, I have to say, “You’re not a big enough draw for us to spend $300 to get you here.” Also, our audience is particularly interested in authors from our area.

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Alyson Connew's avatar

You have inspired to revisit my author website and make some changes. Thank you for sharing!

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Richard Donnelly's avatar

Looks good Kate. Good advice. Keep your books front and center. Click-buy.

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