self-publishing
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In March of this year, I self-published my debut novel, the Soul Child. Now, among several other writing projects, I am working on book two of the series I’m currently calling “The Ascendants Series”. The goal for this book is to be around 125,000 words because that was the approxamate length of the first one,…
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Perfectionism is usually the main barrier keeping people from their dreams. I have seen perfectionism in myself and others through the writing process. It used to hold me back on self-publishing and making YouTube videos, among many other things. Since I self-published my first novel and began posting on my YouTube channel, it should be…
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Many aspire to succeed in writing amidst a saturated industry. Despite the competition, individuality shines through diverse perspectives and passions. Stay true, persevere, and your unique voice will resonate with others.
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The grind culture leads to burnout, affecting health and relationships. Prioritize a balanced life over relentless work and success.
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The book launch surpassed expectations, with love from family and friends. Reading and Q&A were well-received, marking the start of a fulfilling author journey.
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Author’s debut novel, “The Soul Child”, published in ebook and paperback. Initial sales modest; hopeful for increased interest with future works.
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The journey to my book launch has been chaotic, with delayed books and unexpected hiccups, but I’ll learn and adapt.
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Author excitedly announces upcoming book release and surprising lack of nervousness about reader reception, feeling accomplished and eager.
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I am well aware that self-publishing has a bad rap in the writing industry, and many reasons for this are justified. When anyone can put their work out into the world, the market becomes saturated with a lot of poorly-written, formatted, and all around bad books out there. But I’ve also seen a lot of…
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The statement above is something most people keep to themselves. I’ve only ever said, “I have no idea what I’m doing,” to the people closest to me, and I mainly find myself saying it in a hushed, shameful whisper when I’m alone. But here we go, I’m coming out to the world: I have no…
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