Last week, I was informed I was no good at BSP.
For those who don’t know, BSP stands for Blatant Self Promotion. It’s a term among authors who must publicize their stories in addition to writing them. BSP means plugging your signings, appearances, awards, guest posts, and anything else that draws attention to your work—and yourself as an author.
Not all writers enjoy BSP, but as PR departments shrink and more writers self-publish, promoting yourself is a reality in today’s world of publishing.
Being good at BSP means you boost yourself with dignity. Being bad at BSP can mean one of two things: you are too pushy, or you are not pushy enough. Finding the right BSP balance means recognizing the difference between effectively highlighting your achievements, being obnoxious, or being too shy.
My efforts at BSP include this blog and website, a personal Facebook page, a Facebook Editor/Author page…
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