MM Hurley

My first novel has been out for about a month now.

It’s still so crazy that it’s published. Self-publishing isn’t the same as traditional publishing. With that being said, the end result is the same. I have a book in that people can buy. And I’m so so grateful for those who have purchased it. I have sold about 50 books total. I have totally been suffering from imposter syndome for a million years.

If I am being honest, which is what this blog is–an honest account of my writing process and thoughts about it. And the idea that I am not an author, not a creative writer, not a good writer–it’s all very loud in my head. I question every day, did I really do this? Do I really have a book published? And I do. I have a book that others are reading, and from the reviews I’ve seen–they like.

Now that my circle has bought it. I have to get my book in the hands of people that don’t know me. In attempt to do that, I’m working on reformatting my tiktok and social media post. Thus my new video that sort of reintroduces me to the world. We shall see how that goes.

That’s the current goal, sell the book. Sell the book to strangers. Sell the book to readers around the world. Sell my book on my website. Sell my book. And finish the next one, because if I don’t there are a few people who may actually give me a demise.

So….What’s next? Here is a list to tell you.

Journey/Thoughts/Comments/Q&As
via a list

1. Edits. I have to edit, edit and then edit more on Book Two. Things that are in the first verison, no longer work. There are things I want to add in, adjust and improve on. Edits are just a key part of my days now.
2. Marketing. I have market my book. I just have to. There is no other way to sell it. I have to decide how that looks for me. What works, who is watching, who is wanting an awesome YA book.
3. Other WIPs. I have another story, that I want to start to query to find an literary agent. That story needs a harsh eye of mine to give a good once over. Then do all the steps to get prepared to query.
4. Keep Moving–My hubby told me to keep the foot on the gas. To not loose the momentum I’ve gotten. So I’m going to do my best to follow that direction. I can and do get pulled in all directions, but I have to do my best to get this done and not let up.
5. Breath. Because if I don’t, I’ll get overwhelmed. And then I might burn out. So I have to remember to breathe.

@mm_hurley

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♬ оригинальный звук – Андрей Золотой Дракон

Thanks for following on with the journey.