The feeling of becoming an author for the first time is exciting and refreshing. However, many errors have been made among new authors over the years that speak poorly of their reputation and status as authors.
When this happens, it hampers their reputation and career, which we know will not support their growth in the long run.
In this blog, we discuss three things new authors should not be fond of.
- Hasty Publication Process:
Achieving the goal of a good and quality publication does not allow for the rush that the majority of new authors push for. The desire to become a published author is good, but having a finished work worthy of recommendation should be of topmost priority. Take your time with each step of the publication process, from editing to cover design and to book marketing.
- Book Titles:
Book titles determine the marketability of a book. The problem most times is that as good as your book content might be, if the title needs to be more captivating to make someone curious about what could be in it, there is no way they will buy or read it. There are so many good, well-written books out there that no one is opening them because the titles do not draw the potential reader’s attention.
Begin by searching for titles of books within the genre of what you have written, know what is obtainable in the market, and then let that knowledge guide you through when you are deciding on the perfect idea for your book topic.
- Editing:
Book editing helps you get a professional, honest, and unbiased view of your book before it hits the market.
Many new authors like to self-edit their books, which often makes it uncomfortable to read except in cases where they are professional editors themselves. Even with them being editors, it is best to let fresh eyes see your book for objectivity.
Without proper book editing, it would be visible without being told that the author has not done an excellent job with their book.
Conclusion
So many new authors often wonder how authors of bestsellers manage to get the kind of results they have. The truth is, they don’t ignore or pay less attention to any of the points listed above. It is better to be a little behind schedule than to have a published book with so many errors on every page that a reader turns.