Sharing bts on my first book journey
Hey y’all - a real moment. The publishing industry is hard, especially for the kind of story I want to tell. Before they even look at your book, they need to know theres people who want to read it. It’s lame, it’s hard but it’s true. I’m heading to YouTube try to connect with people, and show you all the hard work behind the scenes to take a book from a dream to the page. If you’re interested in following this journey, one that hopefully ends with you all reading your new favorite book and living my life long dream of becoming a published author, please subscribe to my YouTube channel! You can find me under Chanda Daniels! If you read this know you truly made my day.
Xx, Chanda
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