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C. Brennecke sent an update for Seven Shards: The Colors of Wine

Happy Tuesday, everyone!

As you may have noticed, I recently posted newly edited chapters to my project page and I invite you to give them a read. As I continue through my developmental edits and rewrites, it would be really great to get some feedback from you, my lovely readers.

Please feel free to make comments or send me your thoughts in a message. I plan on posting a continuously changing “bonus chapter” soon, so that readers who are interested can read along as the story progresses. But first, I’d like to get the ball rolling with chapters 1-5.

Outside of writing, I’ve been busy getting my house ready to put up for sale, working on a few Inkshares community projects (mark you calendars for Draftfest: May 30th-June4th), and catching up on my reading/some selective TV watching (Daredevil!!!). I’d love to hear what you’ve been up to too, so shoot me a message if you’d like!

As always, thank you to everyone for your continuous support. I’m working very hard to make this book the best it can possibly be, because I want to give you something as great as what you’ve given me.

I’d also like to extend an extra special Thank You to my newest readers. I still do a little dance every time an order comes in because it truly means so much to me. So, thank you!

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    I’m writing a follow-up to this, but likely won’t be done until after the contest. The short of it is that I think I’ve simplified the Inkshares marketing strategy into the four P’s:

    Perseverance: You will have good days, bad days. Treat marketing your project as you do writer’s block. 

    Positivity: Be positive. All the time. If you’re not positive, fake it. Yes, people like Morrissey have made a career out of being sad saps, but they are the minority. It’s crucial that you believe and understand that you can create luck. It’s a fact. Doubt is the enemy of luck.

    Personality: Who are you? Can I believe in you? Are you someone I’d want to hang out with? Also, when reaching out to old friends, what do they remember fondly about you? You are selling your book but you’re equally selling your own personal brand. Do people want to be associated with your brand? The answer should always be yes, but defining your brand is up to you.

    Persistence: Make a plan. Don’t make the plan too rigid, but ensure that it encapsulates how you reach your goal. You need to sell 750 books. What is your plan for getting there? Who is going to help you? Can you anticipate pratfalls? What resources are your disposal now/later?
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      Hello. 

      I joined Inkshares very recently after seeing a post on the Geek and Sundry website about a writing competition. Even though I’m not going to enter their "Hard Science Fiction" comp, the idea of this site and its community intrigued me. I have since uploaded the first chapter and extended blurb for a book I am working on called "Cupid by Proxy" and created a short intro video whilst driving around earlier today.

      I congratulate G&S on promoting this site and bringing it to the attention of those people who were thinking of searching for an online creative writing community.

      Let’s hope it all goes well and I find myself getting engaged in the sites content, just like you long time users seem to!

      Matthew
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