It's
been several weeks since I've been here, and it bothered me to
seemingly ignore my blog. But I spent time trying to connect with more
folks on social media, getting to know LinkedIn, GoodReads, and even
improving my Facebook Author page. It's so much work for a newbie like
me, and I've been tempted more than once to just give it up. Perhaps
I'll just blog here, hope someone finds it, keep writing my books and
hope someone finds them. What's the use? All this time out on
LinkedIn, Facebook, learning how to use things like SEO, checking out
other people's blogs -- It feels at times like sticking a fishing rod in
the sand, and hoping a fish will happen by and grab the hook. Does it
help at all?
And just when I began to believe that no, it doesn't, I found "Kristen Lamb's Blog", entitled "Social Media, Book Signings & Why Neither Directly Impact Overall Sales". You can check it out yourself at her blog, HERE
And just when I began to believe that no, it doesn't, I found "Kristen Lamb's Blog", entitled "Social Media, Book Signings & Why Neither Directly Impact Overall Sales". You can check it out yourself at her blog, HERE
I have several hundred copies of my book arriving this week, and it's time to plan my book launch and book signings. Why bother? Because, as Kristen explains at the end of her blog, it's not about selling hundreds of books. It's about connection, meeting people, letting them meet me, hear what I have to say. Maybe they will buy my book. Hooray! Maybe they will tell someone else who might buy my book. Hip-hip-hooray! But come what may, my life will be enhanced by the experience, and that is what I'm after.
I have met so many people on social media, and the connections are all valuable. When I hear your stories, it contributes in some way to me shifting perspective on something that is happening now, or may occur in the future. It's all about personal development, and there is always learning in each new friendship. I am so grateful!
So thank you, Kristen, and I will continue to read your blog, just as I hope you will read mine. If I can contribute in some small way to changing your outlook, focusing your perspective or some positive outcome in your life, I am a totally success! And then, if the book does sell, that's the gravy!
How about you? Has social media enhanced your life? Or is it just another thing that has to be checked each day with no apparent benefit? Can we experience spiritual growth from connections on Facebook? I'd love to hear your experiences!
