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Avoiding the New Author Trap: Self-Publishing Success for First Time Authors
These days, technology has made it easier than ever for aspiring authors to self-publish their work, whether it’s a novel, a collection of poems, a memoir, a series or a non-fiction book based on their experience and expertise.
However, here is a note of caution to aspiring it is even easier to make mistakes that could make your book a failure and cost you lots of money. The fact is that although technology and the internet access have somewhat levelled the playing field for aspiring authors, this does not eliminate the need for a strategic plan, in-depth knowledge of your audience and the marketing sense that goes behind a successful book.
Knowing what to avoid, also helps you to ask better questions when you decide to publish your book. It is also important for authors who wish to self-publish to realise that their book is going to be competing against thousands of other books in the marketplace. If you’re going to release a book, it’s in your best interest to make sure that it is excellent quality, both in content and in the production. You would want a book that is not distinguishable from that published by a traditional publisher, and you don’t want a book that will stand out for all the wrong reasons.
If you are thinking about self-publishing your work, this ebook will show you the most common mistakes you should avoid.
However, here is a note of caution to aspiring it is even easier to make mistakes that could make your book a failure and cost you lots of money. The fact is that although technology and the internet access have somewhat levelled the playing field for aspiring authors, this does not eliminate the need for a strategic plan, in-depth knowledge of your audience and the marketing sense that goes behind a successful book.
Knowing what to avoid, also helps you to ask better questions when you decide to publish your book. It is also important for authors who wish to self-publish to realise that their book is going to be competing against thousands of other books in the marketplace. If you’re going to release a book, it’s in your best interest to make sure that it is excellent quality, both in content and in the production. You would want a book that is not distinguishable from that published by a traditional publisher, and you don’t want a book that will stand out for all the wrong reasons.
If you are thinking about self-publishing your work, this ebook will show you the most common mistakes you should avoid.
31 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 11, 2024
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About the author
Tolulope Popoola
18 books94 followersTolulope Popoola was born in Lagos, Nigeria and has lived most of her adult life in the UK. She started her career as an Accountant, but discovered blogging in 2006, which rekindled her love for writing and telling stories. She took a few writing classes and then co-wrote an online fiction series which was well received.
In 2012 Tolulope quit her Accounting career to focus on writing and publishing. She has published a novel and eight collections of flash fiction stories, earning her the nickname of Africa’s Flash Fiction queen. She is also a writing coach and consultant for aspiring authors.
When she is not writing, teaching or coaching, she can be found reading, eating and listening to Afrobeats.
In 2012 Tolulope quit her Accounting career to focus on writing and publishing. She has published a novel and eight collections of flash fiction stories, earning her the nickname of Africa’s Flash Fiction queen. She is also a writing coach and consultant for aspiring authors.
When she is not writing, teaching or coaching, she can be found reading, eating and listening to Afrobeats.
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