A year or so ago, I asked chatGPT to help market my books. I’m including the original answer… and then the updated answer below, because AI is getting smarter. For simple book marketing help and support, it can be pretty useful.

A lot of the things I recommend authors do to sell books, is just too much work; so we dream of an assistant who can just do everything for us. That’s never been possible, until now. But we’re very close to autonomous agents that can actually go out and promote your book for you, and that should be both scary and exciting.

Here’s my prompt:

I’d like some help promoting my young adult (YA) fantasy books about mermaids, vampires, aliens, and mythology. I have a blog that gets decent traffic for “best YA books” but the conversion is low, and I don’t get many organic sales on Amazon.

If I give you a budget of $100, what would you do to reach more readers who will buy YA fantasy books? I’m looking at the big dystopian market like hunger games, maze runner, and that kind of thing. Eventually I’d like a netflix series deal.

To maximize the effectiveness of your $100 budget, you should focus on cost-effective marketing strategies that target your audience of young adult fantasy readers. Here are some suggestions:

1. Social Media Advertising: Allocate a portion of your budget to targeted social media advertising. Platforms like Facebook and Instagram allow you to create ads targeting specific interests, such as YA fantasy, dystopian fiction, and related genres. Make sure to use captivating images and engaging copy to entice potential readers.
2. Goodreads Giveaways: Host a giveaway on Goodreads, a popular platform for book lovers. This can help create buzz around your book and encourage reviews from winners. While Goodreads charges a fee to host giveaways, the exposure and potential for positive word-of-mouth can make it worthwhile.
3. Collaborate with Book Bloggers and BookTubers: Identify book bloggers and BookTubers within the YA fantasy genre who have a strong following. Reach out to them and offer free copies of your book in exchange for honest reviews or promotional posts. This can provide exposure to a wider audience without any direct costs, aside from providing free copies of your book.
4. Engage in Online Communities: Become an active member of relevant online communities, such as Reddit, Facebook groups, and forums dedicated to YA fantasy and dystopian fiction. Engage in discussions and provide value to the community without overtly promoting your book. Once you’ve built a rapport, you can share your work and ask for feedback.
5. Utilize Amazon’s Promotional Tools: Take advantage of Amazon’s promotional tools, such as Kindle Countdown Deals or Free Book Promotions. These tools can help increase your book’s visibility and attract new readers. Be sure to promote your discounted or free book on social media and in relevant online communities to maximize its reach.
6. Optimize Your Amazon Listing: Ensure that your book’s Amazon listing is optimized for search engines and has an eye-catching cover, compelling blurb, and relevant keywords to improve its discoverability.
7. Run a Limited-Time Discount Promotion: Lower the price of your book for a limited time and promote the sale on social media, in online communities, and through email marketing. This can create a sense of urgency and attract new readers who may be more inclined to purchase at a discounted price.
8. Build an Email List: Start building an email list through your blog and social media channels. Offer exclusive content, updates, or discounts in exchange for signing up. Once you have a sizable list, you can use it to promote your books and any future releases.

By strategically allocating your $100 budget across these various strategies, you can effectively reach a wider audience, increase sales, and ultimately build a stronger fan base for your YA fantasy books.

These are great, but you can give me more specific examples and do the research for me? For example, the best sites with the most traffic I could be featured on? Or viral ideas about using GPT4 for writing books that would attract fantasy readers?

Certainly! Here are more specific examples and resources to help you promote your YA fantasy books.

1. Best Book Promotion Websites:

• BookBub (https://www.bookbub.com): A popular book discovery platform with a massive subscriber base. You can apply for a Featured Deal, which may be pricey but offers excellent exposure.
• Bargain Booksy (https://www.bargainbooksy.com): A website that features discounted ebooks. Submit your book for a promotion when running a limited-time discount.
• YA Books Central (https://www.yabookscentral.com): A community for YA readers that offers promotional opportunities, including sponsored posts and author interviews.

2. Viral Idea: GPT-4 and Fantasy Writing:

• Organize a GPT-4 powered writing contest: Partner with a developer or use a platform like OpenAI’s GPT-4 to create a contest where participants submit AI-generated short stories based on your book’s universe or themes. Share the best entries on your social media channels and blog, creating buzz around your book series while showcasing the power of AI in storytelling. This approach can attract attention from both YA fantasy readers and those interested in AI-generated content.

3. Popular BookTubers and Book Bloggers in the YA Fantasy Genre:

• BookTubers:
  • A Clockwork Reader (https://www.youtube.com/c/aclockworkreader)
  • PeruseProject (https://www.youtube.com/c/peruseproject)
  • Hailey in Bookland (https://www.youtube.com/c/hailsheartsnyc)
• Book Bloggers:
  • The Bookish Elf (https://www.bookishelf.com)
  • The Perpetual Page-Turner (https://www.perpetualpageturner.com)
  • Nose Graze (https://www.nosegraze.com)

Reach out to these influencers and offer free copies of your book for review. Make sure to tailor your pitch, mentioning aspects of your book that might be particularly interesting to their audience.

4. Subreddits and Facebook Groups to Engage in:

• Subreddits:
  • r/YAlit (https://www.reddit.com/r/YAlit/)
  • r/Fantasy (https://www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/)
  • r/booksuggestions (https://www.reddit.com/r/booksuggestions/)
• Facebook Groups:
  • YA Book Club (https://www.facebook.com/groups/YABookClub/)
  • Fantasy & Sci-Fi Readers Lounge (https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasySciFiReadersLounge/)
  • The YA Book Club (https://www.facebook.com/groups/theyabookclub/)

Engage in these online communities, contribute meaningfully to discussions, and share your book when appropriate.

By utilizing these resources and the viral AI-powered writing contest idea, you can create more targeted promotions, engage with a broader audience, and increase the visibility of your YA fantasy books.

So how did it do?’

Most of these are genuinely good ideas; the problem is, they’re basic and everybody else is doing them to. I need specific, creative things. That said… “creative” book marketing that’s about going viral by being different or edgy, is novelty marketing and it’s probably going to fail.

The best book marketing is a very strong product to market fit, which includes editing, book design and honing your blurb or pitch; but reviews are also required, which is why building and email list is a good idea. So let’s try again, using o4 (smarter reasoning model. I *could* turn on research and internet, but I’m not going to because that’s really slow.)

Book marketing ideas from chatgpt-01

With the same prompt, I basically get the same ideas, just with more detail. Also, right now chatGPT loves adding line breaks and bolding everything, which absolutely sucks, so I normally need to do a lot of editing. But we aren’t creating content right now… we’re just getting marketing tips.

How to Reach More YA Fantasy Readers on a $100 Budget

You’ve got a blog that’s attracting fans of “best YA books,” but that traffic isn’t translating into enough Amazon sales. With a tight budget of $100, you need laser-focused strategies that speak directly to your target audience—readers of dystopian, mermaid, vampire, or myth-inspired YA. Here’s how you can invest that money (and a little bit of time) to attract more buyers and boost your discoverability.

1. Create an Irresistible Hook with a Low-Price or Free Entry Point

Before you spend a dime, make sure there’s an easy way for new fans to try your work. That might be a free short story or a low-price Book One in your series. If you’re only offering full-priced novels, you’ll lose potential buyers who see a new author and aren’t yet convinced.

• Action: Offer your first novel or a related novella at $0.99 (or free in Kindle Unlimited). Let readers dip their toes with minimal risk.
• Cost: $0 (initially). It’s just a pricing strategy.

2. Boost Your Blog-to-Book Conversion

Your blog gets decent traffic, but visitors aren’t buying. Add frictionless pathways from the blog to your Amazon pages or email sign-up:

1. In-Post Banners or Widgets – After each “best YA” list, add a short snippet: “Love mermaids, vampires, or alien fantasy? Check out my free sample!”
2. Excerpt or ‘Sneak Peek’ – Post a powerful opening chapter. Conclude with “Continue reading on Amazon at $0.99.”
3. Prominent Sidebar and After-Post CTA – “Grab my YA Fantasy Starter Pack” with a direct link to your discounted or free Book One.

• Cost: $0 if you can edit your blog yourself.

3. Run a Small, Targeted Facebook or Instagram Ad (Budget: $40)

Where the money starts flowing: Social media ads can be a money pit if you don’t target correctly. But $40, spent wisely over a week or two, can yield results.

• Targeting: Aim for fans of The Hunger Games, Divergent, or Twilight, aged 13–35, who also show an interest in YA fantasy (mermaids, vampires, mythology).
• Ad Creative: Feature your cover(s) + a clear hook: “If you loved The Hunger Games, check out this new YA fantasy world filled with mermaids and vampires.”
• Landing Page: Send them to a short excerpt or a discounted Amazon listing.

Pro Tip: Test two different images or blurbs in a small A/B split to see which ad resonates more. Once you see one performing better, shift the remainder of your ad budget to that winning ad.

4. Use a Book Promo Site or Newsletter Swap (Budget: $25)

There are many promotional newsletters catering to YA readers. Some are big-name sites with heavy price tags, but you can find mid-tier or smaller lists for under $30 that target your genre.

Possible Options

• YA-specific Promo Newsletters – Look for any site or newsletter focusing on dystopian or paranormal YA.
• Newsletter Swaps – Connect with authors in your niche on platforms like StoryOrigin or BookFunnel. You swap promotions: they mention your discount or freebie in their mailing list, you mention theirs.

Cost might range $10–$25 for an ad slot in a small but engaged YA newsletter. The key is finding a genre-aligned audience, even if it’s not a huge list. Better 1,000 dedicated YA fans than 100,000 uninterested clicks.

5. Set up a Low-Level Amazon Ads Campaign (Budget: $20)

Amazon Ads can be complicated, but a small $1–$2/day campaign can steadily grow your visibility.

1. Automatic Targeting – Let Amazon decide relevant keywords based on your book’s metadata.
2. Manual Targeting – Include teen dystopian bestsellers, relevant authors (e.g., Suzanne Collins, Rick Riordan, Kiera Cass).

Pro Tip: Start with a $1–$2/day budget over 10–14 days. That’s about $20–$30 total. You might not see a huge spike right away, but it can net you consistent impressions on Amazon search pages.

6. Sweeten the Deal with a Short “Reader Magnet”

Give potential readers a reason to join your mailing list, so you can follow up later (and pitch new releases).

• Write a Short Prequel or Side Story featuring your main character’s origin or a missing scene with the mermaids.
• Promote it on your blog and mention it in your email signature.
• Use a service like BookFunnel or StoryOrigin to host the freebie.

Cost: BookFunnel basic plan is $20/year, StoryOrigin has a free tier. If you’re short on funds, you can start with a free plan and upgrade if it’s working well.

7. Cross-Promote with Other YA Fantasy Authors

Don’t underestimate the power of author collaborations. Look for 2–3 other indie authors writing similar “mythology meets dystopia” vibes:

• Join or Host a Giveaway – “YA Fantasy Favorites,” each author contributes an eBook, everyone shares the giveaway link. This can cost $0, or you might spend $5–$10 on a joint landing page or small Facebook boost.
• Interview or Guest Post – On each other’s blogs or newsletters. You share their audience; they share yours.

It’s free, and it taps into readers already proven to love your style of storytelling.

8. Stretch Goal: Book Trailer or TikTok Teaser (Budget: $15)

If you have basic video editing skills, consider creating a short, 30-second teaser showcasing your cover, background music, and short text like “Dark Mermaids. Alien Ruins. Mythical Vampires.” Then: “Available on Amazon.”

• TikTok is huge for YA readers (#BookTok is massive).
• Short Trailer – Post it on YouTube, Instagram Reels, or your blog.

If you prefer to outsource, you can find someone on Fiverr to assemble a basic trailer for $15–$20 (stock images + music). This is optional, but it can be a visually appealing way to catch new eyes.

Summary of the $100 Budget

• $0 – Adjust your pricing or create a free/cheap entry point. Tweak your blog.
• $40 – Small, targeted Facebook/Instagram ad campaign.
• $25 – Book promo site or YA newsletter spot.
• $20 – Low-level Amazon Ads (over 10–14 days).
• $15 – Potential short trailer or TikTok teaser.

Total: $100

You’ll need a bit of extra sweat equity for:

• Creating a short “reader magnet” or excerpt.
• Setting up newsletter swaps.
• Updating your blog to guide visitors to your Amazon page effectively.

Bonus Tips for a Bigger Future (Netflix Dreams)

1. Build a Loyal Fanbase First – Netflix won’t glance at your story if nobody’s reading it. Show them you have a dedicated following.
2. Focus on Strong Visual Hooks – If your mermaid and vampire combo is unique, underscore that in your branding—artwork, covers, short teaser videos.
3. Pitch a Screenplay Outline – Once you’re selling well, consider drafting a TV pilot or show bible. Professionals often say you need a successful IP (intellectual property) plus a well-crafted pitch for Netflix interest.

Final Thoughts

With $100, you won’t become an overnight sensation, but targeted actions can bring consistent sales growth and draw more of those “Hunger Games” or “Divergent” fans your way. Focus on clarifying your brand (“YA fantasy with myth, mermaids, and vampires”), give readers a no-risk way to try your books, and use your tiny ad budget in ways that hit the right audience.

Most importantly, track your results: see which ads convert best, which freebies get the most sign-ups, and which blog tweaks help sales. Double down on whatever yields real returns, even if it’s modest at first. Step by step, you can grow from niche YA fantasy author to a recognized brand—and maybe, eventually, land that Netflix deal you’ve been dreaming about. Good luck!

So… now what?

One of the interesting things is, it keeps recommending I reach out to other YA bloggers. Which has historically been one of my main tips, even though I don’t do it – because let’s face it, it’s a pain in the ass. Most bloggers or authors don’t understand how or why to even do this… which is why I mostly just built my own platforms instead. (I used to rank #1 for most of my genre keywords on theyashelf.com, but I haven’t touched it for years… but now I can build it back up with better content and more backlinks).

But I DID make a big list of book review blogs for every genre, and I’m updating that list now for imlovingbooks, which I hope to turn into a popular general book blog.

FAQ — the questions everyone asks me

Launching a book is exciting, but if you’re like most authors, marketing feels overwhelming. You throw yourself into every strategy—ads, social media, maybe even a press release—only to be met with silence. Where are the readers? Why isn’t the book selling?

The harsh truth? Marketing can’t fix a book that isn’t ready. And even if your book is great, the wrong marketing moves can keep it from finding an audience. Many authors unknowingly sabotage their own success by focusing on the wrong things, spending money on the wrong services, or believing myths about book sales.

If you want your book to succeed, you need to avoid these ten major pitfalls.

1. Believing “Good Enough” Will Sell Itself

A mediocre book will never stand out, no matter how much you promote it.

There’s a dangerous belief among some authors that simply finishing a book is enough—that if they put it out there, readers will flock to it. This “If you build it, they will come” mindset leads to rushed releases, weak storytelling, or sloppy editing. Unfortunately, competition is fierce. Readers have endless choices, and they aren’t going to settle for just okay.

The Fix:

• Don’t rush your book to market. If your manuscript still needs work, delaying your launch is better than releasing something half-baked.
• Invest in quality. That means professional editing, a compelling blurb, and a cover that actually looks like the bestsellers in your genre.
• Read your competition. If your book doesn’t stand up to the top-selling titles in your niche, you’re not ready.

2. Marketing Before the Product Is Ready

Perfect your book first before jumping into marketing.

Some authors start hyping their book before it’s polished. They post about it, run ads, and try to build anticipation—only to release a book that gets slammed with negative reviews. Readers don’t forget a bad experience. If your first impression is weak, it’s hard to recover.

The Fix:

• Don’t market a book that isn’t ready. That means no ads, no launch announcements, and no major hype until your book is polished and fully edited.
• Beta readers are your secret weapon. Use them to find weak spots before your book goes live.
• Reviews first, ads second. Make sure your book has some social proof before you start throwing money at promotions.

3. Shouting on Social Media Instead of Building Connections

Spamming “Buy my book!” drives potential readers away. Focus on genuine interactions.

Social media is great for visibility, but authors often misuse it. They flood their feeds with “My book is out! Buy it now!” posts—without ever interacting or adding value. The result? People tune them out, unfollow, or worse, roll their eyes every time they see another desperate sales post.

The Fix:

• Engagement first, promotion second. Talk about things your audience actually cares about. Join discussions in your niche, share behind-the-scenes insights, or recommend books in your genre.
• Post value-driven content. Think about what you enjoy seeing. Share writing tips, funny book-related memes, book recommendations—things that spark conversation.
• Use the 80/20 rule. 80% of your content should be engaging and helpful. Only 20% should be direct promotion.

4. Relying on Vanity Metrics or Empty Visibility

Visibility doesn’t guarantee sales. Make sure you’re reaching the right audience.

Some authors get excited about a viral tweet, a spike in website traffic, or a high number of followers. But if those people aren’t actual readers in your genre, it’s meaningless. A million views don’t matter if nobody buys the book.

The Fix:

• Know your audience. Who is actually buying books like yours? Focus on reaching them, not just anyone who will listen.
• Track what really matters. Sales, email signups, and reviews tell you if your marketing is working—not likes or retweets.
• Don’t waste time on visibility that doesn’t convert. A big podcast appearance or a blog feature is great, but if it’s not targeting the right audience, it won’t sell books.

5. Pouring Money into Ads Without Reviews

Ads without reviews are a waste. Reviews build trust and help your ads convert.

If you run ads too soon, you’re basically throwing money into a void. Readers hesitate to buy books with zero or only a handful of reviews—especially from unknown authors. Even the best ad won’t convince them to take a risk if there’s no proof that other readers enjoyed the book.

The Fix:

• Prioritize early reviews. Get beta readers, use ARC teams, or submit to early review programs before you invest in ads.
• Leverage your email list. If you have readers from previous books, offer them an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
• Make sure your ad clicks turn into sales. If people are clicking but not buying, you need better reviews, a stronger blurb, or a better cover.

6. Ignoring the Power of a Killer Book Cover

Your book cover is your best sales tool. Make sure it communicates your genre clearly.

Too many authors try to design their own cover or insist on something “unique” that doesn’t actually match their genre. A bad cover kills sales instantly—because readers judge books by their covers, no matter how much we wish they didn’t.

The Fix:

• Look at the top books in your category. Your cover should immediately signal your genre in the same way theirs do.
• Hire a professional. Even if you’re on a budget, a good pre-made cover is better than a bad DIY one.
• Don’t be “clever.” If your cover is confusing, artsy, or doesn’t look like your genre, readers will scroll right past.

7. Trying to Please Everybody

Books that claim to appeal to “everyone” end up appealing to no one. Define your audience clearly.

Authors sometimes resist narrowing their audience because they don’t want to “limit” themselves. But books that try to be everything—part romance, part horror, part historical, part sci-fi—usually fail. Readers want clear, specific experiences, not genre soup.

The Fix:

• Pick a genre and stick to it. If you mix too many, you’ll confuse potential readers.
• Define your ideal reader. Are they fans of epic fantasy with political intrigue? Cozy mysteries with cats? Nail it down.
• Use tropes and keywords that attract the right audience. If your book is a romance, make sure your blurb, title, and cover scream romance.

8. Misplaced Expectations About Favors

Don’t expect friends and family to share or review your book as a favor. Build genuine connections instead.

Many authors are crushed when their friends and family don’t leave reviews or promote their book. But here’s the thing: most of them aren’t your target audience. They don’t know how Amazon reviews work, and they probably aren’t as excited about your book as you are.

The Fix:

• Find real readers. Instead of chasing favors, focus on building a fanbase that genuinely wants to read and recommend your book.
• Make it easy for supporters to share. Instead of saying, “Please tell your friends,” give them a simple pre-written post or a direct link to copy and paste.
• Don’t take it personally. Your family loves you, but they might not be your biggest readers. That’s okay.

9. Overpaying for Useless Marketing Packages

Avoid expensive marketing services that offer little return. Focus on understanding your audience and providing value.

Scammy book marketing services prey on authors who feel lost. They offer overpriced press releases, shady email blasts, or “guaranteed bestseller” promotions that do nothing.

The Fix:

• Be skeptical. If a service promises huge sales without showing how, it’s probably a scam.
• Spend wisely. Ads, cover design, and professional editing are smart investments. Vanity press promotions are not.
• Do your research. Ask successful indie authors where they actually see results.

10. Burnout from Doing Too Much, Too Fast

Trying every marketing strategy can lead to burnout. Focus on targeted actions that give you room to keep writing.

Authors hear so much conflicting advice that they try everything. They exhaust themselves juggling social media, blogging, ads, newsletters, and outreach—only to see minimal returns.

The Fix:

• Focus on what works. Test different marketing methods, but double down on the ones that actually bring in readers.
• Protect your writing time. No marketing strategy works if you don’t keep producing books.
• Pace yourself. Book marketing is a marathon, not a sprint.

By avoiding these ten mistakes, you’ll save yourself frustration, wasted money, and lost time—while setting your book up for real success.

See more: 10 book marketing fails and how to avoid them.

What’s your earliest memory related to fiction?

If you’re like most readers, it’s probably one of fun and delight.

The feeling of getting engrossed in a story as a kid.

That trip to the library with seemingly endless books to choose from.

Let’s face it. 

Fiction should be fun.

Sadly, as an author, that’s not always the case. We can get weighed down by the pressure of our projects to the point where the sense of fun is all but lost.

So how do you get it back?

The first thing to do is take a step back and chill. You can’t force fun!

Once you’re relaxed and not stressing out about your fiction work in progress, give some of these ideas a try.

Try writing a new type of fiction

If your time spent writing no longer feels like fun, it might be because you’ve got stuck in a rut.

How can that happen?

If you always write in the same style, what should be a carefree creative pursuit becomes a tedious and monotonous waste of time. 

There’s no point trying to keep going with the same old style, hoping it eventually becomes fun again.

Instead, switch things up!

Maybe you’ve always wanted to try a certain genre or style. If so, great. Time to get started.

If you’re not sure exactly what you want to write, but know you need to try something new, why not check out some story prompts?

Pick a prompt at random and give it a go. It might just make fiction fun again. 

Get inspiration from unusual sources

Sometimes our writing needs to draw energy from different sources in order to become fun again. 

What do you usually do to get inspired?

I’m almost willing to bet it doesn’t involve looking at pictures! 

If you want to force your creative juices to flow, check out this prompt based around pictures to write about. 

Switching up your sensory inputs can trigger different parts of your creativity to burst to life and begin their magic. You can also try something similar with music if you’re more of an auditory person. 

Remove yourself from your stylistic comfort zone

So what else can you do to make your fiction writing a little less dour and a lot more enjoyable?

Just as we often get stuck in the rhythm of writing in certain genres, we also get tied into writing in the same tone.

Take the time to look back over the last ten pieces of writing you’ve produced. 

Are they tonally different?

If not, it’s time to mix things up!

Check out this guide to the different tone types.

Pick at least 3. Dabble in applying them to your writing.

See, wasn’t that fun?

Hone in on a small element of your fiction craft 

When you look at fiction as a concept, it can be a bit overwhelming.

There are so many different aspects and elements that make up fiction writing. 

Remember, our goal here is to have fun rather than feeling overwhelmed. So how can we make that happen?

One approach is to stop looking at the fiction forest and start seeing the trees.

Make it smaller. More manageable. Focus on one thing and one thing only to play around and haver fun with. 

So what could you focus on?

1. Dialogue. Bad dialogue makes fiction fall flat. Don’t let that happen!
2. Literary elements. You can enhance the depth of your fiction by learning to deploy literary elements with skill. 
3. Setting. In some works of fiction the setting is almost as memorable as a character. Why not have fun with this aspect of fiction?

Trying to do everything at once is no fun at all. Slow down, pick something that interests you, and work on that aspect of the craft and that aspect alone. 

Limit the pressure you put on yourself 

This is kind of similar to the idea above of breaking down fiction as a whole into something more manageable. 

Perhaps you’ve set yourself a fiction writing goal so big that it is making your life a misery. Like writing a novel series this year for example. 

Sometimes, the best thing you can do is make life as easy for yourself as possible. The writing equivalent of committing to 20 minutes in the gym rather than a marathon. 

So what exactly is that equivalent?

Flash fiction!

This is really bitesized. If a novel or even a short story feels too much, flash fiction could be the injection of fun your writing life desperately needs. Check out some examples of flash fiction to get inspired. 

Allow yourself to dream

We’ve reached the final stop on our tour of fiction fun.

If nothing you’ve read so far has done it for you, it’s time to really push the boat out. 

Now is the time for you to let your imagination run riot to put the fun back into fiction.

Here are three small exercises:

1. Brainstorm a list of pen names. Write down some nom de plume pen names. Try and go for at least 10 but the more the merrier. Then look at each name. What kind of book would that author write? Once you have a long list, choose your favorite and start crafting something under that pen name.
2. Design a dream book. Play around with either software or even goold old paper. Sketch out some book designs without judgement or fear. Get crazy with imaginary titles and book covers. Are any interesting enough to consider writing for real?
3. Manifest your future book. Create a graphic image of your imagined future fiction book using a 3D book mockup generator. Does seeing it in 3D make you want to see it for real?

Hopefully at least one of these tips has turned your fiction frown upside down.

But if not, try and be OK with that. 

Fiction won’t always be fun. Nothing is. 

The important thing is you never give up entirely. 

The world needs new fiction books. 

Because let’s face it. Without them, life would be a lot less fun!

Are there creative barriers holding you back from writing the work you love?

When you’re stuck in that situation it can feel impossible to feel the freedom to create without worry and restriction.

Thankfully, there are usually ways out. 

Try these.

Plan a short story to flex your creative muscles without the work needed for a full novel.

Boost your craft by brushing up on strong VS weak verbs. 

Work on your outlining skills so you can capture all the magic of your idea without overlooking anything.

See how to collaborate with likeminded creative organizations and enjoy the magic of shared synergy.

Try out a new writing tool to see if the change of virtual scenery improves your output.

Check out the current world of books to find exciting new markets and trends.

Browse this long list of ideas for regaining creative motion.

Understand how to get unstuck when you need your writing to flow. 

Meditate on Stephen Pressfield’s tips on breaking through artistic resistance.

Figure out if The Law of Attraction could help you get to where you want to go.

Ideas for thriving under pressure as a creative producer.

Recover from author disappointment and take steps to bounce back.