@Sophia Holloway For me, audience targeting has been really helpful. I use Amazon Ads and Meta Ads to get my books in front of readers who are actually interested in my genre, rather than just trying to get as many views as possible. 😊 Are you open to suggestions? And would you be interested in knowing more about what has been working for me?

@Beth Macy Do you make use of goodreads listopia also

@Ann Spangler Dark romance and you?

@Beth Macy My books are doing well on amazon already.

Congratulations, Michael! It's always inspiring to see authors proudly holding their own books—that's a huge achievement. I hope you get the recognition you deserve. Out of curiosity, what kind of marketing have you been doing to help readers discover your poetry? Sometimes even great books need a little extra visibility. Wishing you continued success!

I've noticed the same thing. Writing a great book is only part of the equation. The authors who consistently gain readers are usually the ones who treat publishing like a long-term journey they keep writing, market consistently, build relationships with readers, and don't give up after one release. Visibility and consistency often matter just as much as talent. What's your take on the biggest factor?