I’ve written eight books and published five. Now I’m learning, in public, how to get them read.
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I’m R.L. Canty. I write for people carrying real weight who still choose to build anyway. Putting my name on a book was the easy part. Getting anyone to read it is what I’m learning now, one honest step at a time, mistakes included.
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Getting Books Read is where I market my books from zero, in public, one lesson at a time.
Now: Starting From Zero
Module 1
Taking an honest look at where my books stand, rewriting a book description, and asking readers for reviews.
Next: Reaching Readers
Module 2
Talking about a book on camera without selling it, trying Pinterest, and testing one small promotion.
The Canty Effect, LLC
The Bigger Journey
This is one part of a bigger journey. See everything I’m building from zero.
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Eight books, one story: where you’re standing, where you’re headed, the tools to get there, and how to carry it all forward. Five are out now.
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