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6 Common Self Publishing Mistakes That
May Stamp S.T.U.P.I.D. On Your Self Published Book
Are you making mistakes that stamp S.T.U.P.I.D.
on your book? If you're anything like the writer you could
be making some simple mistakes that block the success of your
self published book. No worries; now you can put a stop to
any S.T.U.P.I.D. self publishing mistakes. Here are 6 mistakes
and how to avoid them written into a S.T.U.P.I.D. acronym.
Put them into action and receive boat loads more readers and
double to triple times the sales you've been getting.
1.
Selfish Mistake. New and experienced self published
authors alike make this mistake over and over again. They
focus too much on what they want to write and publish instead
of finding out what their audience wants or needs.
Solution:
Don't be self absorbed. Discover what your targeted
reader wants or needs help with. Then write a book they read
from front to back and tell all their friends about. They
will love you for it and read everything you write. To top
it off, your book will make you famous and sell beyond your
wildest dreams. All because you put aside what you wanted
to write and gave your audience what they wanted to read.
2.
Too Long Mistake. Fast paced technology competes
for book readers' attention. According to the National Endowment
for the Arts reading has been in decline over the last decade.
The overall findings say Americans and even people worldwide
are reading less than ever. Millennium readers want information
in a quick and easy to read format. If you are long winded,
you may be boring as well. You might not get another opportunity
to capture the attention of your readers. So write and publish
a short book and make it count.
Solution:
Shorten your sentences and paragraphs to get started
writing a compelling book. Your book writing coach shudders
to think about all the long boring self published books that
are on the market these days. So, slash your monster big book
into 2 smaller books and began to pull your readers in like
a magnet to read your work.
3.
Unprofessional Mistake. Professionalism inspires
your readers to trust you. In a like manner, un-professionalism
damages your credibility as a self published author. When
your readers can expect a quality well written book to educate
or entertain them they will look forward to reading everything
you write.
Solution:
Stick to your good writing habits. Stay professional.
Create a professional looking blog or website to sell your
book. Do your best with your sales copy or simply hire a copywriter
to put your best foot forward. Avoid careless errors. Use
simple self-editing techniques to write copy with fewer errors.
Then get feedback from your peers or a professional. Don't
relax until your well written book is well-edited.
4.
Pompous Mistake. Use simple language. Avoid technical
jargon that may confuse your readers. Aim for seventh and
eighth grade level communication. Write your book in an active
voice. Cut the passive voice as much as you can.
Solution:
Don't bog your readers down with school book terms and stuffy
language. Choose words like caution instead of admonish or
get instead of garner. Become a friendly mentor offering advice
and results oriented tips inside your book and more people
will be drawn to you and your writing.
5.
Ignorant Mistake. Continue educating yourself in
your field. Read for pleasure and read to stay informed in
your industry. I believe all reading is good; it keeps your
mind alert and aware to new ideas.
Solution:
With any book you're working on check your facts for accuracy.
Don't just take someone else's word for it. Live your life
to the fullest; learn from your successes and failures. Then
share your experiences with your readers in your book. Write
from the overflow of your life and you will make a stronger
connection with your readers.
6.
Dud Mistake. Get rid of dud (failure, flop) writing.
Dud writing will show up in your book title, chapter titles,
headings, bullet points and even your lists. It will make
your writing dull, flat and boring. If you're guilty of dud
writing, your reader may fall asleep, wake up and never come
back to finish reading your boring book.
Solution:
Fire your dud titles and hire sizzlers that bring
attention to your book's content. Sizzler titles and headings
will reach out; grab your audience by the eyeballs and compel
them to read. They will pull your reader in for the read with
curiosity, shock, humor, perplexity or a big claim that delivers
inside your book.
Without
smart self published books that give your audience what they
want: short and compelling, professional, simple, educate
or entertain them, your message may never reach the audience
it's destined to reach. Avoid the S.T.U.P.I.D. self publishing
mistakes above; capture the interest of your audience and
get your book read. Best wishes for your success as a self
published author!
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