My New Newsletter—Next Step to Publishing

DAY 105 - 26/15/4 -

I have a Newsletter!

And yet, less than a month ago I didn't know what a newsletter was. For those who don't know, a newsletter is an ongoing digital publication where creators discuss upcoming projects. They also talk about future events they plan on attending, as well as other fun things in their life. Newsletters are a great way for creators to reach their audience. The format allows for immediate reader response, because subscribers receive the newsletter as an email. They can reply and comment.

What's the difference between my Newsletter and this Blog?

My newsletter is dedicated to building anticipation for my novel. It will showcase details about the setting and characters, and it will also feature story recommendations with similar themes and ideas. In my most recent publication, I shared a brief summary of my story's plot as well as a hint at its three main characters. The newsletter will be released on a monthly basis. Subscribers will have it delivered to their email inbox, and will also receive a free YA sci-fi short story written by yours truly.

This blog is an inside look into my novel's creation. It's where I share my personal thoughts: Speculations on my future as an author, and reflections on the past that led me here. The newsletter will not replace this blog. Quite the opposite: It will highlight certain blog posts every month.

Both publications will be released in lead up to the novel. My hope is that they will strengthen each other; the newsletter offering formal updates, while this blog presents free-form insights. So, make sure to check out my author newsletter to learn about my novel, and stay tuned to this blog for an inside look at the making of it.

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