Let's Get Ready For 2026 Chapter 6 - Online Promotion Budget Creating a budget is essential for any promotional strategy, as it prevents overspending and shows where funds are being allocated. Even a small budget is important, but if funds are limited, the author must allocate more time to finding free promotions. Action Steps: Read chapter 6 in Building Online Relationships and do the action steps.

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Chapter 2 This lesson provides pertinent questions to be asked and answered, helping the author understand industry terms and identify what promotional assets they already have and what they need to obtain. Answering these questions honestly helps set up the calendar and create a promotion plan. Action Steps: Read chapter 2 in Building Online Relationships and do the action steps.

Here are things you can do this month to promote in November. NOVEMBER – Reader Gratitude Focus: Appreciation & community Send a “Readers I’m Grateful For” email Highlight 3 reader reviews publicly Offer a small freebie (short story, printable, recipe) Host a “Thankful for Books” post or event Encourage followers to tag their favorite authors Join My Community – 

November is the month I use to get ready for the new year. I will be sharing tips from my book Building Online Relationships to help us get ready for 2026. The mailing list is the third most important tool because the author owns this list, ensuring they can always reach their followers even if outside sites shut down. Readers must opt-in, and the list should be diligently maintained (checking bounced emails, removing invalid emails).

Yesterday, Shelia Goss invited me to do an interview inside her Facebook - Writer Boss Babe. I wanted to share the interview here: Writer Boss Babe Presents: Your Turn Thursday Spotlight Author: LaShaunda Hoffman This week, we’re celebrating a powerhouse who proves that it’s never too late to explore new creative galaxies, LaShaunda Hoffman. Best known for helping writers build visibility through her SORMAG (Shades of Romance Magazine) platform and her Virtual Tea with LaShaunda coaching brand, she’s now stepping into an exciting new role - romance author.

The day I've dreamed of since I was 16 years old is here. My first romance is live on Amazon. This weekend I received the proof copy and I cried like a baby because it was truly real. I have a romance novel with my name on it. This next journey will be harder, finding readers to read the book, but I'm taking this challenge because I know it's worth every effort.