Writing Another Book

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What’s something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail.

It’s not about failing so much as the cost of publishing a book, the fact that publishing houses won’t often touch new writers now, and my complete inability in any way, shape, or form, to put what I do into words.

I know it sounds defeatest, and I have tried, but I can’t find the words.

To ask my hubby to bear thousands more in costs knowing he won’t get that back is unacceptable.

But if I was guaranteed not to fail I’d be all over it.

Take the book above…

I have tried. I have actually sold more than many Indie authors sell. But I’ve come nowhere near even breaking even.

I’ve paid for advertising and sold a few, but never covered the advertising. I make about £3 per book. It will be more now that books go for £10. It’s on Amazon at 1.7 million in self help and spiritual.

I’ve offered it free and managed to give away two. At talks and shows I will always sell a few copies. Mainly because I can talk naturally about it.

My back cover clearly doesn’t sell it. But I finally came up with something the other day that I love.

Meet your new best friend

This book is intended to be there when you feel lost and alone, or when you’re struggling with life. Authored by someone who knows how that feels, written because you matter.

I hope it will be the best friend and solid inspiration and support that you need. Something you can always turn to.

Deb Dancing Star

Email: debdancingstar@gmail.com for further encouragement.

Finally. Ten years eight months after it was first published! I think what happened was I spoke from the heart, not to advertise.

My nickname isn’t speedy for a reason 🤣🤣🤣

On the other hand

The true moral of the story was that it only worked when I stopped trying to be what I wasn’t, a marketer and seller, and what other people thought I ought to be, a master of all the words, and stayed true to me.

That’s what the book is for. So you’re never alone without a friend with useful techniques and suggestions.

Authenticity rocks!

Deb xx

Published by debdancingstarhawken7

I'm a writer, public speaker, medium, and spiritual thinker. I suffered from acute anxiety from the age of 16 until I was well into my 50s, when I finally found methods that helped me to put it behind me. My struggles led to me exploring life through poetry, then plays, and over a 15 year period I made notes for a self help book which I published in 2015. Details on the book page. Although I am a psychic medium and loved the work, it didn’t feel right for me. It was an utter privilege, but my path was the exploration of what it means to be spirit in the real world and how we can make practical use of those abilities. Nowadays I write, blog, and teach soul-centred living, which is a gentle way of undoing past programming and connecting to your essential self, or soul. If you’re interested email me and we can chat. No pressure, it’s right for you or it’s not and you will know. The groups meet on line so no going out on cold, wet, winter’s evenings. On a personal note, I’m based in the UK. Married with five cats, no children, and four grandchildren, thanks to our inherited daughter, who has gifted us four beautiful little people that bring us such joy. Hope you enjoy the blogs. Deb xx

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