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The Solar Stories Library

Stories, tips, and inspiration to help authors bring their words—and their light—to life.

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The Reader Journey Map: How to Build Familiarity, Not Just Followers

Every author I’ve met has said that they love it when readers send them messages about their books. It’s a way to feel connected to your readers and to relive your story through the reading experience. 

It’s a way to become more familiar with your readers. But it’s not the only way.

Think about your most used social media platform. What does it look like? Does it reflect the emotions you wish to convey in your books? What about your website? Does it draw in your ideal reader?

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The Best Time to Post is When You Feel Good About It

“Social Media is a necessary evil.” Maybe you’ve heard this. Maybe you’ve said it yourself. Social Media doesn’t have the be the enemy. You can achieve a sustainable social media presence without burning out.

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