SELF PUBLISHING FOR ASPIRING AUTHORS

Welcome everyone, today is all about self-publishing. As you all know or if you do not know, I launched a book 4 months ago. The result I got was excellent! I worked really hard, investing both my time, effort, coupled with my money. There were things I did, couldn't do, and some I could have done better. Ultimately, I am happy to announce to you that my book became the best selling book in two categories. Just the feeling of being a bestselling author is overwhelming and unexplainable, a topic I am not about to talk about.  

The process of self-publishing a book can turn out to be overwhelming, let nobody tell you otherwise. In detail, the day you decide to self-publish your book is the beginning of hard work. Self-publishing automatically makes you a jack of all trade, it positions you to wear every hat and fit in perfectly. This is not to discourage you but to let you know the truth about self-publishing your book. However, you can work as really smart as I did to get your book to rank at #1 on Amazon. As a matter of fact, I am a firm believer that it doesn't matter if your book is self-published or traditionally published. If your content is fantastic, you can be successful and get the exposure you need. In this article, I will be answering some questions I kept getting during, and after my book was published.

How much does it cost to self-publish a book?

As my mentor always says, ""it all depends."" This kind of question can be likened to asking how much you need to build a house. It all depends on the type of home you intend to develop. It may be a mansion, a bungalow, or a duplex—secondly, your budget. The cost of self-publishing your book depends on the quality you want for your book. Surprisingly, some people write a book, go through it and load it straight up to the retailer's site. For me, this is an unprofessional way of self-publishing your book. Self-publishing your book does not mean; writing without fine-tuning your write-ups.

This should be one of the reasons a vast majority of people prefer the traditionally published books. As they get the necessary assistance as pertaining editing, proofreading, designing, among other things from their publisher. Obviously, a book that has gone through proper processing has the upper hand compared to half-baked one. In a word, self-publishing has a cost, which is inexpensive compared to traditional publishing. Personally, I spent €450. Some were a smart choice, while some were simply a waste of money. Importantly, I got my book processed before putting it out. Of course, you can spend more or less; it all depends on who your service providers are.

How long does it take to write and complete a book?

This is a function of the quantity of the book, and how much time you invest in writing. As an active housewife, who always have a hospital appointment, it took me four months to finish my book of 136 pages. Definitely, one can finish a book way faster. Personally, I feel like I took forever to finish my first book, maybe, because I was extra. I did a lot of studying, research, and survey to be actual and accurate. On average, I write two to three days a week. I start at 2 am till 5 am to meet up with my scheduled date for Launch.

Are you rich now you have published your book?

If you're looking at writing to make you productive, sorry to disappoint you; that is far from the case. For one who is a celebrity or a well-known author, such a result is attainable as you already have a fan base. For a new writer, I think it is impossible to make your first millions through writing. Be sure to get some few euros in their hundreds and thousands once in a while. The case is also different for an author who has a variety of books in the market. They get more money compared to those who are new to the business. My little advice is that; if you have not gained authority in writing, DO NOT QUIT your day job. As an original author, I am focusing more on creating more content and building my fan base. I can always leverage this asset when I wish.

Has your life changed since you wrote a book?

Yes, my life has changed in the sense that; I've gotten a bit of exposure. I've been able to leverage the opportunity to do other things that seem to be productive. Above all, I feel fulfilled and accomplished when people recommend my work. It makes me want to do more.

Can you share tips on self-publishing?

Not to worry, I will share tips on how to starts your self-publishing business. As a matter of fact, it is one of the ways through which I want to help people create a home-based business. To be a part of this, simply follow my new Facebook fan page. Where I will coach you on everything you need to know about self- publishing. I also have a closed group that will help you get a guaranteed result. All you need to do is be active and supportive of others in the group.

How did your book become the best-selling book in two categories?

Actually, it is a result of hard work. If you've been following my blog for a while now, you can tell that I didn't sleep when it came to talking about my book. I have been writing and promoting my book at least three months to the time the book was published. I commend myself for announcing my book through any medium I found. I paid for book promotion services, but none of them worked for me. I didn't make one sell with them. Not to worry, I will gist you all about that when the time is right.

I hope you found this helpful? If so, drop me a comment below, and be sure to visit next week as I will be giving out a cheat list that will guide you on the things you need to do before self-publishing your books.

Urgent Plea

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