Gone are the days when you leave your book on the shelf, hoping for a miracle to get it sold. ' Dear friend, No food for lazy man' . You've got to be your biggest fan and know how to market your work if you want to make a profit from your talent. Self-promotion is a very important tool in achieving success as a writer. While this may seem easy to accomplish, it'll probably pose a challenge to a particular set of people. For instance, introverts (like myself) may find it difficult to come out of their shells and make the necessary connections to market themselves. On the other hand, there is fear of rejection, competition and stress. However, all these shouldn't deter you from achieving your goal, which is marketing your stuff. What's the way forward? Here are a few strategies that work: Networking You can't survive in this business if you walk alone. Your success depends on the relationships you make with people. Be friendly. Attend live networking event...