Hello all!
You can see my general introduction here TL;DR Was supposed to move country, COVID happened, I’m using the quarantine to focus on and build up my online biz to carry over to the new country when I’ll finally be able to move.
So, let’s get a bit more practical. I thought this progress thread could help me lay out my workings and my results, get some feedback, and provide some info for people who think of doing similar things.
Main points:
- initial timeframe is 2 months (April - May)
- bulk of focus will be different sides of same area of “business” (books/self-publishing): products for authors and books I write myself.
- some stuff will be created for free, or discounted, due to me wanting to help others in this particular time. I am ok with less profit right now.
-not everything adheres to the CENTS framework (especially the online store) YET, but for ease and as a beginning stage, I am ok with that.
I’m not starting from scratch (thank goodness):
- I’ve been studying, working, breathing this “niche” for more than a decade now, so I’ve got a good pulse on what’s going on, niches, etc.
- I’ve already got a store up, and some products (I’m putting and creating more every day). I’ve also already gotten a sale, with great feedback and lead for possible future business.
- I’ve already got some stuff written, more in the pipeline.
- I know the platforms, the forums, the groups, etc.
I am doing all of this within a bigger framework: I want my (pen)name to be recognized, to grow and expand, and to be known for good quality work, service, stories, and availability to help.
I’m not here to hack low-content, random ebooks to shill on Amazon. I’m building the foundations for a career as an author (authorpreneur I guess, I just don't like the word). This is part of an even bigger framework for plans I’ve got for the future, but let’s start with this
.
I will update this thread every week or so, with additional posts if needed.
Main things for first week (30th March to 5th of April) :
- put up more products (10) on the online store.
- publish the first of a series of nonfiction books (Just needs a final editing pass, and formatting).
- prep second book.
- fulfill the few freelancing obligations I still have.
- create a couple of free things to make available to other authors + network/social media stuff.
I guess that’s it for a start. There are other things on the side which I may mention every now and then, but this is the bulk of the “project” as it stands.
If you guys have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to let me know
Hope it's useful/entertaining! Thanks for stopping by.
Bea.
You can see my general introduction here TL;DR Was supposed to move country, COVID happened, I’m using the quarantine to focus on and build up my online biz to carry over to the new country when I’ll finally be able to move.
So, let’s get a bit more practical. I thought this progress thread could help me lay out my workings and my results, get some feedback, and provide some info for people who think of doing similar things.
Main points:
- initial timeframe is 2 months (April - May)
- bulk of focus will be different sides of same area of “business” (books/self-publishing): products for authors and books I write myself.
- some stuff will be created for free, or discounted, due to me wanting to help others in this particular time. I am ok with less profit right now.
-not everything adheres to the CENTS framework (especially the online store) YET, but for ease and as a beginning stage, I am ok with that.
I’m not starting from scratch (thank goodness):
- I’ve been studying, working, breathing this “niche” for more than a decade now, so I’ve got a good pulse on what’s going on, niches, etc.
- I’ve already got a store up, and some products (I’m putting and creating more every day). I’ve also already gotten a sale, with great feedback and lead for possible future business.
- I’ve already got some stuff written, more in the pipeline.
- I know the platforms, the forums, the groups, etc.
I am doing all of this within a bigger framework: I want my (pen)name to be recognized, to grow and expand, and to be known for good quality work, service, stories, and availability to help.
I’m not here to hack low-content, random ebooks to shill on Amazon. I’m building the foundations for a career as an author (authorpreneur I guess, I just don't like the word). This is part of an even bigger framework for plans I’ve got for the future, but let’s start with this
.I will update this thread every week or so, with additional posts if needed.
Main things for first week (30th March to 5th of April) :
- put up more products (10) on the online store.
- publish the first of a series of nonfiction books (Just needs a final editing pass, and formatting).
- prep second book.
- fulfill the few freelancing obligations I still have.
- create a couple of free things to make available to other authors + network/social media stuff.
I guess that’s it for a start. There are other things on the side which I may mention every now and then, but this is the bulk of the “project” as it stands.
If you guys have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to let me know
Hope it's useful/entertaining! Thanks for stopping by.
Bea.
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