I hear ya, Dana, and I too am weary of hitting my head repeatedly against the brick wall. I've decided not to do any more markets other than the 2 I've signed up for - Strathmore and Nanton. I sold two books in Blackfalds - the first almost paid for the spot at the table, the second put barely a dint in what it cost me to get there. Though I loved seeing old friends and being with you and the other FWG members, I just can't afford to keep putting money out when barely a trickle, at best, comes back. The problem is I still haven't found a way of marketing that works, especially for books that are in such a small niche - like my writer's memoir. I seem to be drawn to writing things that very few people want. Sigh.
I feel this, Dana. I'm tired, too. I find the dumpster fire that is social media doesn't help, either. Sending you big hugs. I wish I knew the answer to all this...
I hear ya, Dana, and I too am weary of hitting my head repeatedly against the brick wall. I've decided not to do any more markets other than the 2 I've signed up for - Strathmore and Nanton. I sold two books in Blackfalds - the first almost paid for the spot at the table, the second put barely a dint in what it cost me to get there. Though I loved seeing old friends and being with you and the other FWG members, I just can't afford to keep putting money out when barely a trickle, at best, comes back. The problem is I still haven't found a way of marketing that works, especially for books that are in such a small niche - like my writer's memoir. I seem to be drawn to writing things that very few people want. Sigh.
We will miss you at the markets, but I completely understand you choice. This stuff is hard.
I feel this, Dana. I'm tired, too. I find the dumpster fire that is social media doesn't help, either. Sending you big hugs. I wish I knew the answer to all this...