Sometimes tracking data can feel cumbersome and exhausting!
So I always recommend authors keep it super simple. A small handful of things you can actually check regularly like:
- Email list growth
- KU Reads
- Royalties
- Traffic (social media, website, etc.)
- Words written
It doesn't need to be fancy. But it needs to be able to tell you if something is working or if something needs your attention.
I'm curious what you track or whether you track anything at all. No judgment if the answer is "nothing yet." That's more common than you'd think.
So tell me: what metrics do you actually keep an eye on in your author business? And is there anything you wish you understood better?