Just Published My First Book – Need Advice for Growing as an Author!

Hi everyone! I’m new to the world of self-publishing and recently published my first book on Amazon. I ran a KDP Select free promotion and got 75 downloads in 5 days, which I think is a good start.

Now, I’m struggling with getting reviews and planning the next steps to grow as an author. I’d love some advice from this amazing community!

Here’s where I could use help:

How do you ask readers for honest reviews without being pushy?

Any tips for improving visibility once the book is in the paid category?

If you’ve run a KDP Select promo, how did you turn free downloads into long-term success?

I’m still learning and open to feedback! Thanks in advance for your insights, and I’m excited to be part of this journey with all of you.”