Welcome back to another blog hop, with #OpenBook. Here’s this week’s prompt.
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Many of us are frustrated by publicity. It’s our least favourite part of writing. But what’s your favourite part of publicity?
This has been a difficult post to write.
Not because I don’t have anything to say but because my computer has died. I’m writing this on my phone, which is making my thumb ache as I squint at the screen and type.
Getting back to the subject, my favourite thing is the choice that I have taken, to not engage in any publicity.
As an introvert with social phobia, I found that the stress caused by attempting to market my stories wasn’t worth it. For the sake of my mental health, I decided that it was better to keep quiet.
I write for myself. I publish what I’ve written and I might tell a few trusted people, but that’s as far as it goes.
And I feel happy about it.
I could say more, but the effort of typing on this minute keyboard is making me dizzy.
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Stevie Turner
I think you’ve done the right thing, Richard. Trying to market a book is too stressful and is a waste of time.
Richard Dee
It was never my intention at the start. Somehow, I got talked into it. How I wish I hadn’t been seduced by the false prospect of fortune and glory!
P.J. MacLayne
I don’t think I could type out a post on my phone, either! I fat finger far too much.
Richard Dee
I wrote a short story on my phone, years ago. Never again. I have a small keyboard but it has the wrong connection.
Samantha J Bryant
Oh no! I hope you get back on a bigger screen and keyboard soon! When I have to write on my phone, I end up using speech to text because I can’t handle the tiny keyboard and screen. @samanthabwriter from
Balancing Act
Richard Dee
It’s annoying, that’s for sure. I’m working on a solution.
Kelly Williams
Oh no!! I hope you get your replacement soon. How frustrating!!
Richard Dee
Thank you. I have an old and slow laptop to keep me going, until I can get a replacement.