6 Great Tips for Achieving Self-Publishing

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If you are thinking of self-publishing a book of your very own, you should remember that it is an uncertain road you are going to take. This is because self-publishing entails you to do most of the work yourself. You are also expected to pay for the entire process yourself. And if you don’t know what you are doing or at least have a plan, you could end up wasting a lot of time, money and effort. So before you go and self-publish a book, you should have a clear cut strategy.

Here are 6 great tips for achieving self-publishing success.

 

1. Start your book marketing as early as possible.

If there’s one thing you should know about the self-publishing process, it is the fact that you will do most of the book marketing yourself. And seeing as you will you have to do most of the work yourself, you should start your book marketing as early as possible. The hard part about marketing a self-published book is the fact that you will have to finance the entire book marketing process. And seeing as it costs a small fortune to do that, you will have to find more affordable ways to market your book. Here are a few tips on how to market your book for free.

  • Create your own author blog
  • Create your own book video
  • Use social media extensively
  • Reach out to book bloggers

By following the tips above, you will be able to market your book without having to pay a fortune. That way, once you do release your book you will already have a solid following for your work.

 

2. Know your target market

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Before you even start the book marketing process, you should really identify your target market. This is because the better you know your target market the more effective your book marketing will be. Knowing your target market is also a great way to make the book writing process easier. By knowing who to write for, you will be able to pattern your writing style and topics according to the needs and taste of your target market. Overall, identifying your target market is a must if you want to succeed as a writer.

 

3. Work with other writers

Being a writer can be quite a lonely undertaking. This is because most writers expect to do most of the work themselves. But in truth the book publishing process does not really have to be done alone. You can ask for help. You can reach out to friends who are also writers and ask for advice on how to self-publish your work. You can also join various online writing communities and create a rapport with a multitude of authors all over the world. You can also organize your very own writing group and work on your manuscripts together. By working with other writers, you will have a good audience to bounce off your ideas and a great source of honest critique and moral support.

 

4. Have a budget

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As it was stated earlier, it takes a great deal of money to self-publish a book. So it really stands to reason that you have a budget to follow. That way you will be able to control your spending and stay within your budget. So before you set out and self-publish your book, you should take a thorough and honest look at your bank account. Ask yourself these questions. How much money do I have? Will my money be enough to publish a book? Am I comfortable with spending this much to publish a book? Am I financially stable enough to spend this much money on a business venture that has no assurance. You will need to ask yourself these questions because publishing a book is very risky. And there is no assurance that you will succeed in this endeavor. And it would just be a waste of time and resources if you stop halfway throughout the process because you ran out of money.

 

5. Have a set goal

Before you set out and self-publish your book, you should have a set goal. The self-publishing process can get very chaotic and it can take a long time before you achieve anything significant. So it stands to reason that you have a goal to strive for. This will not only act as a guide but as motivation as well. These goals will motivate you to work hard and do whatever it takes to achieve them. So before you start the self-publishing process, you should state your goals. Do you want to create a legacy for yourself? Do you want to achieve fame as a writer? Do you want to make money as a writer? Clarify your goals and do whatever it takes to reach them.

 

6. Set a publishing timeline for yourself

One of the toughest parts of self-publishing a book is following your writing schedule. Remember that you are publishing your book yourself, and you don’t have a pushy editor to make you write faster. In a creative sense, this is a good thing because you could take your time with the writing process. However, if you don’t keep tabs on the writing process, there is a chance that you’ll procrastinate and it will take even longer to publish your book. Remember that the writing process is all up to you. So you should create a timeline for yourself. When you write your timeline, it should not be too stressful, however, it should also keep you on the right track.

 

Conclusion

Self-publishing a book of your very own could be tricky, so you will need to have a set plan. With these tips, you will know exactly what to do during the writing process.

 

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