In my experience, progress in writing is often quieter than we expect. It tends to come from small, consistent efforts that only become meaningful when viewed over time. Taking a moment to recognise those daily wins helps reinforce both momentum and perspective.

If you picked to publish with IngramSpark instead of Amazon KDP, why? Share the benefits for picking Ingram. (Check the other post for Pros to Publishing with Amazon KDP.)

IngramSpark is now making it FREE to revise your book…even after the 60 day window! You know what that means? That means Ingram is coming for KDP! 😆 What do you think about this news? Does it make pinking Ingram over KDP easier? I’ve already updated a couple covers and one book’s interior! 🙌🏽 🙃

Without preorders, marketing before launch is harder because people can’t buy yet. With preorders, you can: - Run ads early - Share the link in newsletters - Post on social media - Recruit ARC (advance reader copy) readers Instead of saying “Coming soon,” you can say “Preorder now.” Preorders create: - Scarcity psychology (“Get it first”) - Reader commitment - Buzz before release This is especially powerful if you’re building a series. Seeing preorder numbers gives you: - A gauge of reader interest - Insight into ad performance - Confidence heading into launch It reduces the “launch day anxiety” a bit. ⚠️ When Preorders Might NOT Be Necessary - You’re publishing your very first book with no audience - You don’t plan to market before release - You want to upload and launch quickly - You’re doing rapid release (publishing books close together) If you have zero audience and no marketing plan, a preorder won’t magically create sales! So, are you doing preorders or not?

What genre is your current manuscript? Have you published before or will this be your first?