Hii, regarding how to promote.. I too just started writing my book.
Read the profiles ,and I'm saying this because some people don't like when anyone promotes on their dashboard too.. so if they are open to it only , then promote.
This is how I first started promoting my book, first observe reading list of profiles. Through the reading list,we can say what kind of genre or we'll get a vague idea of what kind of books they'll read. Soo, that's how we can get good reader's .
Many use insta nowadays .. for promotion using edits.
Since you just started , don't focus on views and votes bro . Remember quality over quantity. I used to cry bcoz of this but now I've realised I got loyal and mature readers .. Be open to constructive criticism. Reply to your readers if you are comfortable , be polite ..
All the best ♥️