Hello everyone. I'm getting my author life together and the next step is building a newsletter. I was hoping to get some people's opinions on the best newsletter provider out there at the moment. I know there are a lot like Mailerlite, Mailchimp, etc and they all have their pros and cons. So what are you guys using and why do you like it?

Is anyone using TikTok to market their books? I know some use FB. I am trying to figure out a marketing plan but I am not sure TikTok is the space for me. I just find social media so draining. I have seen authors say they do no SM, some say be on all the platforms, some say pick one and do it well. All my spare time is currently for working on manuscripts so if I do wind up on SM I am hoping to make it as painless as possible (if that is even a thing). Oh and I would very much be faceless because I write under a pen name. Cause my family would keel over if they discovered my monster cliterature. 🤣🤣🤣

Is it possible to grow without Facebook ads? Because I can't run Facebook ads and that's never going to change.

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I'd like to at least read about how to run a successful Kickstarter with any tips and tricks. What are some of your best resources whether YouTube series or an ebook? Thank you!!