{"id":36468,"date":"2020-09-16T10:16:32","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T15:16:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/?p=36468"},"modified":"2022-05-09T10:53:05","modified_gmt":"2022-05-09T15:53:05","slug":"self-publishing-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/self-publishing-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Common Self-Publishing Mistakes To Avoid and What to Do Instead"},"content":{"rendered":"

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You did it.<\/p>\n

You hit save for the last time. Your book is finished and you feel accomplished.<\/p>\n

Now, you want the world to know (and buy!) your book. And, you’ve decided to jump in and self-publish your work.<\/p>\n

You’re not alone.<\/p>\n

Self-publishing has increased significantly in the last decade.<\/p>\n

In 2018<\/a> alone, there were over 1.68 million print and e-books self-published in the U.S., out of which 1.55 million were print format and 130 thousand were digital.<\/p>\n

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But, if you’ve never self-published before and this is your first time, you may not know where to start.<\/p>\n

Lucky for you, others have gone before you. And,\u00a0 you can learn from their mistakes – and avoid them.<\/p>\n

So, let’s set your book on track for self-publishing success.<\/p>\n

5 common self-publishing mistakes:<\/h2>
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  1. Failing to research the self-publishing process<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Rushing the editing process<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Creating your own book cover<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Writing a lackluster blurb<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Not establishing a brand identity<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Mistake #1 Failing to research the self-publishing process<\/h2>\n

    Self-publishing may be easier than finding a publisher to pick up your book, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy.<\/p>\n

    Failure to research the self-publishing process can impact your budget, ability to market, print quality, and even the reach of your newly published book.<\/p>\n

    So, research the self-publishing process from front to back so that you can develop a road map for yourself.<\/p>\n

    Whether you’re still on the fence about self-publishing vs. traditional publishing, or you’re committed to self-publishing, it’s important for you to understand the process as a whole so you know what to expect and how to get the most from the process.<\/p>\n

    Your roadmap to self-publishing an e-book<\/h2>
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    Follow these steps to self-publish an e-book:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Write a book you\u2019re proud of<\/li>\n
    • Choose a self-publishing platform<\/li>\n
    • Get your book edited and formatted<\/li>\n
    • Get a custom book cover designed<\/li>\n
    • Upload your manuscript and accompanying assets<\/li>\n
    • Publish when you\u2019re ready<\/li>\n
    • Your book is self-published!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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