![]() What I mean by that is that many times we are hurt by the people we love most, whether it’s our boyfriend, girlfriend, friend or family, and after that experience we react by closing ourselves off. What do you think the consequences are for sending out your work too soon? Let us know in the comments section.Hey hey! Today’s post is about closing ourselves off. You have one chance to make a good first impression, make the most of it. You're trying to stand out among the millions of other books on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, etc. No, but it’s an investment in your career over the long term. If you’ve signed with an agent or editor, you’ll do this important work with them, but if you’re self-publishing, you should pay for the extra assistance. You want your prose to flow, continuity in your plot and character development, as well as entertainment value. Not just for misspellings, typos and grammar, but for content as well. Next, have your books professionally edited. Quality is a Habitīefore sending your work out (either querying, or self-publishing), remember to have different beta readers give your their opinions, then seriously consider implementing their suggestions. ![]() Others scrapped their book and started their careers over with a pseudonym. They hired developmental editors and reworded and reworked their entire content, then republished later to better success. I know authors who’ve made this mistake and pulled their self-published books. But, if you self-publish a book which should've died on the slush pile, then your name is Mud. If you lose your dream agent or editor, there are still countless other well-respected professionals out there. The days of slapping any sort of Once Upon a Time up on the Internet and making a buck are long gone. Reviewers on Goodreads won’t be forgiving if you’ve basically published the first draft of your novel and its weaknesses are obvious (even if your mom loves your story). This Writing Mistake Applies to Self-Publishing Too Some of you will read this and think, Oh! My work is that magical. Once they’ve said “no” to your manuscript once, 99.9 percent of the time means “no” for the future of your book's life, maybe the future of your writing career. Your dream agent or editor will not understand… Wait! Eleven months from now, my novel will really be ready, I just wanted your thoughts today. Why This Writing Mistake Will Ruin Your Publishing Chances ![]() The problem is, too many writers sacrifice quality in exchange for speed (they’re DYING for the magic to happen NOW because the work took years), or maybe quantity (since you need multiple books available to make a living as an author, they’re cranking out volumes like a factory assembly line). Whether you’re on the traditional route, or plan to self-publish, QUALITY counts for everything: the writing, to the plot, the entertainment value, the book cover-it must all be your best. Why Writers Make This Common Writing Mistake ![]() You don’t want your career over before it even begins. The price such overzealous writers pay for rushing to the next step is costly. This might mean self-publishing on Amazon too soon, or maybe querying agents or editors with sample chapters before your manuscript is ready or worse, even completed. However, there’s one common writing mistake that gives me chills every time because it’s harder to help.ĭo not send out your work before it’s ready. Many problems (doubt, procrastination, perfectionism) have the same solution-it takes time, patience and practice to improve your craft. I hear from writers about their struggles all the live long day. ![]()
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