@McFiggy H Thank you for sharing that! I can actually relate to the way you describe your stories coming to you like a movie. I think that can be a real strength because it allows you to visualize the scenes and action so vividly. It’s also great that you’re consciously working on adding more description to your settings. Sometimes, the action naturally comes first, and then you can go back and layer in the sights, sounds, atmosphere, and little details that help the reader feel like they’re right there in the scene. And congratulations on finishing a novel for publication! That’s a huge accomplishment in itself. I wouldn’t be too hard on yourself about wishing you had made it longer sometimes a well-paced story is better than one that feels stretched just to add words. Do you find it easier to describe scenes when you’re actually writing them, or when you go back and revise? And what inspired you to write the novel you just finished?

@Bernhard Karl Thank you for sharing this information. That’s definitely something authors and readers in Austria will need to keep in mind, especially with the additional €2.40 charge starting October 1, 2026. It’s interesting that the fee applies once per order rather than per parcel, but it could still make smaller book orders feel more expensive. It will be interesting to see whether this affects readers’ buying habits or how authors approach pricing and promotions for customers in Austria. Have you noticed any other changes Amazon has introduced that could affect authors or book sales? Do you think this new charge will significantly impact book purchases in Austria?

@Caleb Knox Hi Caleb, welcome to the community! It’s great to have you here. I hope you find the group helpful and connect with other writers along the way. What kind of writing do you enjoy most? Are you currently working on a book or just getting started?