339 / Curious what launching a debut romantasy really looks like—and how to build authentic connections with readers outside of going viral?

Shannon Sims shares what a realistic, non-viral indie launch looks like and how she approached building her author platform from scratch without email.

• Embracing imperfect first drafts and dictation
• Why marketing is a constant experiment
• Building a text-based reader list instead of a newsletter
• Setting realistic expectations for non-viral debuts

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