Self-published author, Sarra Cannon, is sharing the common mistakes that she sees authors make when self-publishing their work. I thought that these were really helpful insights to consider. But I want to know YOUR thoughts. Do you agree with her insights? Do you have any of your own to add?
On Writing : Common Self-Publishing Mistakes & Harsh Truths by Ashley Renee Smith
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10 months ago
Common Self-Publishing Mistakes & Harsh Truths
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Sarra gives great advice, Ashley Renee Smith! I'm big on proofreading when it comes to my scripts. I don't like seeing typos in my scripts or books I read. It pulls me out of the story.
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Glad she mentioned developmental editing because it's a common misunderstanding that book editing is only proofreading. Dev editors look at big picture, high-level and the creative side whereas copy editing and proofreading happen more on the low-level, detailed and technical side. You really need both. In self-pub, picking a lane is definitely important for building a fan base. Even in trad, many agents want their authors to stay within a specific genre. Great share Ashley Renee Smith.
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Thanks, Jonathan Jordan! I always love your insights and I'm glad that you found this resource true to your experiences.
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I totally agree with all her points, Ashley Renee Smith . Self-Publishing can be very empowering since you have 100% control over your work, but you really need to have a plan and a "why" you wrote your book so that you can stay motivated to keep going. It's a non-stop process. But even traditional publishers are having a hard time marketing in this digital age. The challenge is finding your audience of readers.