Karynne Summars
While the writing is important make sure you have the manuscript edited properly, especially for grammar, typos, etc. and possibly for character and plot development.
Look at this new venture like a start-up business. You need to have a business / marketing plan and an excellent branding. As a new author, readers must trust you first before they will buy your book. So make sure that your target market gets to know you as a person first. Book sales cannot be forced. Even if you have the greatest book published, the readers don't know you or the book. So you must gain their trust first, the sales will come your way. Do not expect to become an overnight success. Even the famous and well-known authors didn't make it overnight. It just looks that way. Be persistent and patient.
Look at this new venture like a start-up business. You need to have a business / marketing plan and an excellent branding. As a new author, readers must trust you first before they will buy your book. So make sure that your target market gets to know you as a person first. Book sales cannot be forced. Even if you have the greatest book published, the readers don't know you or the book. So you must gain their trust first, the sales will come your way. Do not expect to become an overnight success. Even the famous and well-known authors didn't make it overnight. It just looks that way. Be persistent and patient.
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