Fast Tips for First-Time Self-Publishers
So you’re writing a novel? Congratulations! You are knee-deep in the hardest part of the process… is what I wish I could say. Unfortunately, even after the last word is typed, there is still a lot of work to do.
Don’t fear, though. There are literally millions of self-published books available online, which means many first-time authors have done this before you and can show you the way, including yours truly.
I have published a handful of books, both in print and in e-book format, and I have sold quite a few as well. Don’t bother searching for me. I write under a pen name, but I do have a few tips to share with you under my own moniker.
- Edit AGAIN.
Yes, I am aware that you’ve probably read through your book so many times you can’t see straight, but you’re going to have to read over it again and again… and again. And you’ll need to get more eyes on it too. If you can, hiring an editor is never a bad idea.
I do realize that most self-published authors cannot afford editors, however. If you can’t afford an editor, I would highly recommend attending local writers’ group meetings. Pretty much every city has a…
