Sometimes the hardest self-promotion to spot is the kind that doesn’t look like self-promotion. You’re telling your story, you care about the reader, but subtle patterns sneak in: a polished phrase that sounds like a pitch, a reference to your modality, or a line that feels more like a brand statement than an honest moment.
 
That isn’t authenticity—it’s performance. And while it may be unintentional, it can create distance instead of connection.
 
The Not-So-Obvious Self-Promo Filter helps you identify and remove these hidden patterns so your chapter feels true, resonant, and reader-focused.
 
What You’ll Get Inside:
 
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The 3 most common ways self-promo hides in personal storytelling
Clear examples of brand-flavored writing vs. emotionally honest narrative
A 5-point Self-Promo Filter to use before submitting your chapter
Reflection prompts to help you write from presence instead of performance
Practical tools to keep your story connective, not strategic
 
Who This Helps:
 
Writers who want their story to connect, not convert
Authors who slip into mentioning work, clients, or credentials mid-story
Anyone worried their chapter sounds more like a brand than a lived experience
 
Why It Matters:

Your chapter isn’t a sales page. It’s a piece of your truth. Readers don’t need your résumé, your methods, or your marketing—they need your presence.
 
This guide shows you how to write with honesty and clarity, without performance, polish, or hidden agendas.