Reedsy has a great writing platform for new and beginning authors. It has everything you need to craft a novel and upload it to Amazon or any other self-publishing location.
I’ve compiled a list of things you need to know when writing a book with Reedsy in the hopes of helping you along in your journey.
I’ll show you everything I’ve done from start to finish, including tips for editing and marketing. It is my goal to give you as much information as possible to succeed.
Enjoy!
- Do You Need a College Degree to Be an Author?
A college degree is nice, but is it necessary to be a good author? I suppose that really depends on you and what you’re writing. Some of us will find great value in further education while others can simply wing it and still be successful. - How to Get the Most Out of the Reedsy Book Editor
Before you write your book, it’s a good idea to get settled into the app you plan on using. In this instance, I am showing some of the highlights of the Reedsy book editor and how the writing app can help you. - How to Get a Plethora of Story Ideas for Your Book
A lot of people have an idea of what or who they want to write about. It makes the job so much easier of writing a book if you know where you want to take it. But what if you need story ideas for courses, classes, or just for fun? - How to Properly Create Goals and Deadlines for Your Book
As a self-published author, you have to keep yourself highly motivated and determined to finish your book, usually through goals and deadlines. After all, no one is standing over your shoulder tapping their feet. You want to get it published in a timely manner, right? - How to Get the Most Out of the Reedsy Planning Board
The book editor for Reedsy comes with a planning board to help you write your novels. It’s an exceptionally valuable tool that can hold all kinds of information for you. And it’s great for saving marketing information and links. - Writing the Book: Ideas to Finish the First Draft
Writing the first draft of a book is perhaps the most difficult part of publishing. However, there are a variety of things you can do to help keep the words flowing. The trick is to find the methods that work best for you. - How to Keep Yourself Motivated to Write a Book
Writing a book is not as easy a task as some might think. In reality, it takes a great deal of motivation and determination to put together an entire book. At least one that people will want to read. Luckily, there are several ways to motivate yourself.
Your Experience May Vary
I need to add a bit of a disclaimer, here.
Every author will have a unique experience when it comes to self-publishing a book. What will work for one person may not work all that well for another. All experts like myself can do is show you how we succeeded. It’ll be up to you to figure out the best methods for your situation.
To succeed as a self-published author, it takes a lot of hard work and determination. This is especially true if you decide to do everything yourself. From writing the first draft to creating an attractive book cover, it all falls on your shoulders. That is unless you hire experts to help you along the way.
If there is one important piece of advice I can give is that you shouldn’t bank on becoming an overnight success. It can take quite a while before you start selling significant copies of your book. In other words, you need to be patient with yourself and your craft.
Marketing is one of the most difficult aspects for any published author. It can take years before you master marketing while working to make a name for yourself.
Don’t give up. You never know when you’ll hit your stride. It could be tomorrow, it could be ten years from now. But eventually, it will happen.