There are little things you can do in preparation of your book release! Consider preorder goodies, swag that is about your book to create hype, or a map for your book if you write fantasy.

Insight on my experience setting up preorders through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Ingram Spark.

Who else gets a dopamine rush from a well curated, organized to do list?

The first thing a reader does with a new book or unknown author is see the cover. If the cover makes them curious, then they look for the blurb...and if it intrigues them, now they want to buy the book. That's why a good book cover is important! Step three in my journey: find someone to create a cover!

Why I chose to work with a professional editor and contacting her was the second thing I did on my to do list.