#Debut Author

How much I spent to get my debut fantasy novel ready for publication as a self publishing author 📖 (I also spent money on commissioned art and a few other things. I will share a full breakdown in another video.) #author #selfpublishing #writingtips #bookstagram #writingabook

Most fulfilling thing I’ve ever done. Available for purchase soon. #author #authorlife #authorsofinstagram #authors #writer #writing #writersofinstagram #writers #book #booklover #bookstagram #bookaddict #read #reading #readmorebooks #highschool #college

I FINISHED WRITING MY BOOK✍🏼🥹… the first draft, that is. Writing this story has been one of the most fulfilling journeys of my life. It has taught me that no idea is too bold and no dream is out of reach. Four months ago, I wasn’t sure I’d ever be capable of writing a book of my own, and now I’m sitting here with a 101,568 word manuscript. 😭 Of course, this book still has a long way to go. Next up is the revision process. It’s time for rereading and lots of rewriting. But I’m so proud of myself for hitting this milestone and I can’t wait to see where this process takes me next🩷 Thank you all SO much for your continued support. I cannot wait for the day this book is in your hands. ALSO—I realize I haven’t shared much about what this book is even about (and trust me, once I’m ready to query, I’ll be sharing MUCH more). But for now, enjoy a few crumbs on the vibe you can expect😉 -it’s a Romantasy (obvi ⚔️❤️‍🔥)…OH and dual pov -The FMC is a moral grey, shapeshifting baddie who has worked her way to the top of a crime syndicate. (Get ready for a healthy does of feminine rage)🐦‍⬛ -MMC is a shadow daddy with dream walking powers.😮‍💨 Once the King’s childhood bestie, now his personal interrogator. He spends his time punishing criminals in the palace dungeon (Get ready for ALL the yearning🔥) -Enemies to lovers, slow burn, one bed, forbidden love, forced proximity, he falls first AND harder... All the fun tropes 😉 -A corrupt kingdom that was initially inspired by a lot of the political turmoil and wealth disparities we are currently facing irl (this has been a rage outlet lowkey)👀 -My dream would be for this to be a trilogy. I already have all 3 books mapped out & including their titles🤭 That’s all I’ll say for now!🤫 love you guys! #writingabook #authorofinstagram #romantasybooks #writingjourney

I got a lot of requests for this video :) #teenauthor #writer #reels #author #writing

The most surreal moment of my life 🥹 #erodedember #breeireland #indiauthor #selfpublishing #book

You’ve done literally all of the work, let me help you get your book out there! It’s been a while since I’ve supported indie authors and self published authors and it’s something I have really wanted to get back into. My account grew quite quickly after I started it, so the time that I took connecting with authors turned into trying to keep up with the next big thing and I want to get back to my roots. I’m not looking for PR, I truly would like to purchase and support your work! I have seen such power of social media of someone reading a book that they had never heard of and it exploding online, and I just want to do what I can to get your book out there! If you are interested, please comment below your “elevator pitch” of your book. I’ll pick one every month, buy your book, read it, and work with you on a review with however you are comfortable! Please feel free to share this with your author friends, support the books that you’ve read and loved, and also use it as a way to pick your next read!!!! #bookstagram #indieauthor #selfpublishing #indiebooks #authorscommunity

A lot of authors avoid marketing until their book is finished. They think: “I’ll start posting once I have something to promote.” But that actually makes marketing way harder later. Because author content happens in two stages. ✨ Stage 1: Sharing When your book isn’t out yet, your content isn’t about selling. It’s about letting readers get to know you and the stories you love to tell. You can post about: • the story you’re writing • character inspiration • tropes in your genre • your writing routine • books you love that are similar to what you write You’re building connection. You’re finding readers who love the same kinds of stories you do. ✨ Stage 2: Marketing Once your book gets closer to release, your content naturally shifts to things like: • teaser quotes • character introductions • cover reveals • ARC teams • release countdowns This is when selling becomes part of the conversation. But if you’ve spent the early stage sharing your writing journey and interacting with readers… the marketing stage feels way more natural. Because now you’re not showing up out of nowhere asking people to buy a book. You’re inviting readers who’ve been following the journey to celebrate the release with you. And that’s the kind of marketing that actually works. If you want help turning those readers into email subscribers and future buyers, I created a guide that walks authors through how to build their first author funnel. Comment FUNNEL and I’ll send it to you. ✨

Start 2026 with 6 things every debut author needs to know… IN 60 SECONDS! ✨📚 . 1️⃣ The landscape for landing a literary agent is competitive… but not impossible. 💼✍️ Writers are getting signed every day. Make your query package exceptional. . 2️⃣ Your book must be edited before you pitch. 🧹📖 Rough drafts don’t get book deals. . 3️⃣ Your online presence matters. 📱✨ You don’t need to be viral, just consistent in your niche. . 4️⃣ Write a killer hook and elevator pitch for your new book. 🎣🔥 If you can’t explain your book in one irresistible sentence, agents can’t sell it. . 5️⃣ Know your publishing path. 🛣️📕 Traditional, hybrid, self-publishing… choose the one that matches your goals. . 6️⃣ Don’t wait for permission. 👀 Start building your readership now. Share snippets, progress, behind-the-scenes… readers love being part of the journey. . Here’s to smashing it as an author in the new year ahead. 🥂📚 . Follow me for lots more publishing advice from a literary agent + book editor + ghostwriter. . HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🥳 . #amwriting #amediting #debutauthor #authorlife #writingtips #publishingtips #amquerying #writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #writersofig #writingreels #howtolandapublishingdeal #howtopublishabook #howtogetaliteraryagent #querytips #querytrenches #hybridpublishing #traditionalpublishing #selfpublishingtips #authorsofinstagram #readerlife #writingmotivation #writinghelp #bookproposal #literaryagent #newyearsresolutions #newyearnewbook #newyearnewgoals #2026authors #2026

The hardest part about being an author? For me, it’s marketing! I can plot out a whole novel, sort out messy drafts, or even do complete rewrites. But telling people about my book is a whole other skillset that takes a lot of work! Any other authors out there feel the same? #authors #authorsofinsta #writinglife #writing #indieauthor

I believe it’s going to happen someday. I can feel it 🤭 ••• I am currently editing “Incomplete” for submission. This book is the first in a series of three interconnected stand-alones, following three brothers in the fictional small town of Violet Hills, TX. Some tropes to expect in “Incomplete” are: 💜Dual POV 🤍 Single dad 💜 Forced proximity 🤍 Small Town …stay tuned for writing updates & more! #authorgram #author #writer #writersofinstagram #debutnovel #firstdraft #aspiringauthor #wip #romancebooks #romance #contemporaryromance #smalltownromance #workinprogress

The saddest part of becoming an author is… 📚 1. Believing in yourself before anyone else does. It’s really lonely. Staring at the word document in tears because you want to do your story justice but wishing someone else would write it for you… knowing no one is coming to save you. 📚 2. Losing the love of writing because now it’s “work” Having to force yourself to write is one of the worst feelings in the world. Forcing yourself to do something you once loved is so disheartening. 📚 3. The dread of never getting an agent or publisher. You try not to think about it… But it sits in the back of your mind every time you open your laptop, wondering whether you’re good enough to get your dream or not. 📚 4. Feeling like you never know enough. No matter how much research you do you feel like you’re never reading enough, not going to enough conferences, not having enough information, not having all the answers and it just eating away at you. 📚 5. The war of comparison. You’re happy for them…that they got the dream publisher, wrote 100k words, their video went viral… or you feel your supposed to be happy for them. But deep down you keep asking “why them and not me?” and feeling horrible for asking that question I still struggle with these but there’s a sweet sad kind of beauty to all of this and the journey of overcoming it. If any of this resonated with you, please follow and comment what point you felt the most! #AuthorJourney #WriterCommunity #AspiringAuthor #IndieAuthorLife #Beachy #FloridaKeys #Friends #Family #bookstagram #books #booklover #book #bookworm #reading #bookish #instabook #booksofinstagram #Author #readersofinstagram #read #bookaholic #bookshelf #booklove #bookreview #bookcommunity #booklovers #reader #igreads #booktok

TEEN. AUTHORS. ARE. REAL. AUTHORS. - - - - #bookstagram #writer #writersofinstagram #writerscommunity #booktok #writers #writing #writerscommunity #writercommunity #writersofig #writings #book #booksbooksbooks #bookstagram #books #ya #youngauthor