The analogy about politicians canvassing is brilliant. It really does feel like that sometimes... and like you, I tend to be unable to do both at the same time. I’m either in creating mode or promo mode. I do NOT like to mix them. They require such different sides of my brain. And even though the promo is part of the job, I will never stop feeling kind of awkward about it. Completely agree that the best thing we can do is to work on the next book. The writing is definitely the only thing we can control. 🖤
Yeah I for sure cannot do the promo and the creation at the same time either. There is a sort of familiar rhythm, a checklist, that I can fall into: cover reveal! preorder link! review! interview! But anything beyond that feels forced. I'll make a graphic in canva, sure, but I can never figure out exactly how to talk about it. At the same time, I'm great at procrastinating by making canva graphics instead of working on my book.
The analogy about politicians canvassing is brilliant. It really does feel like that sometimes... and like you, I tend to be unable to do both at the same time. I’m either in creating mode or promo mode. I do NOT like to mix them. They require such different sides of my brain. And even though the promo is part of the job, I will never stop feeling kind of awkward about it. Completely agree that the best thing we can do is to work on the next book. The writing is definitely the only thing we can control. 🖤
Yeah I for sure cannot do the promo and the creation at the same time either. There is a sort of familiar rhythm, a checklist, that I can fall into: cover reveal! preorder link! review! interview! But anything beyond that feels forced. I'll make a graphic in canva, sure, but I can never figure out exactly how to talk about it. At the same time, I'm great at procrastinating by making canva graphics instead of working on my book.
Thank you for sharing! These topics are very relatable and relevant. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences!