Hi, I just published my first novel since 2019. And I know things have changed so much. Do I do Facebook ads or Amazon Ads? And do I need to spend crazy amounts of money? Any advice, send my way.

When I first started my digital journey, I thought I needed everything to be perfect before taking the next step. That mindset kept me stuck for longer than I'd like to admit. What changed for me was getting the right guidance, focusing on one step at a time, and staying consistent instead of chasing perfection. I'd love to hear from this community: What's the biggest challenge you're facing with your self-publishing journey right now? Writing, editing, formatting, marketing, confidence, or something else? Drop it below, let's help each other move forward

What is the one area of your author journey you'd most like to improve this year? • Writing • Editing • Publishing • Book marketing • Growing your readership • Something else Share your answer in the comments. I'm looking forward to learning from your experiences and connecting with fellow authors.

After you finish your first draft, what steps do you take before formatting? Self editing, beta readers, developmental editing (paid), copy/line/grammatical editing (paid), then proof reading (paid)?