Publishing, Blogging, and Freelancing
A lot of new authors would love to master the art of writing. Unfortunately, many of them want the quick-and-easy, insta-route to success. Although writing a good book is subjective, mastering the process isn’t something that happens overnight.
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One of the services Amazon provides to a self-publishing author is the ability to order copies at cost. This means you’re only paying the “printing fees” for each book you order. These are more intrinsic to your success than you might realize.
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As an author, you should always work to improve your writing abilities. The better you’re able to relay a story, the more attention your books will get. That is, as long as you put in the effort to market them. Nonetheless, as the saying goes, “Practice makes perfect.”
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One of the most important facets of being an author is marketing. No one is going to buy your book if they don’t know it exists. And although some people don’t think you should worry about your name, I would beg to differ. So, when should you start marketing yourself?
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Most authors I’ve spoken to usually focus on one or two specific genres when writing their books. Many of them view it as a “specialty” and hone their skills at telling those types of stories. Is it worthwhile to explore different genres when you have one in particular?
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Wait! Before closing this pop-up, did you know that I wrote a book about how I started my writing career? In A Freelancer’s Tale, I tell the story of how I began writing for Textbroker up to becoming a published author, most of which while suffering from one of the worst depressions of my life.
It’s a story about hope and never giving up, even when things look their darkest.