I was instantly sold on this book as soon as it said it’s great for introverts, in whom the very word ‘networking’ elicits an allergic reaction. But this book will show you that there are things you can do without having to leave your comfort zone.

 

You’ll find out how to:

• identify industry insiders that you can learn from

• form relationships that lead to new opportunities

• make the most of events for writers

• create a network of relevant connections

 

Basically: how not waste time being clueless and hanging around equally clueless people. Way too often that’s what being an author consists of for the average writer.

 

Then there’s also how to:

• overcome shyness and technophobia

• (my favourite) strengthen relationships without leaving home

• prepare for an event - mentally and practically

• get invited to parties and strike up meaningful conversations that create lasting bonds

• leave a legacy and be remembered

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The author’s story is like many of our stories: when he first started, he didn’t know anybody and was surrounded by the ‘wrong’ kind of people - non-creatives, that is, who didn’t understand what he was doing with his life. The book is packed with tips on how to overcome those and many other challenges, and is indispensable for authors who are just starting to promote themselves.