6 Mistakes That Will Stop Your Publishing Dream
It isn’t easy to predict who will actually be a mega-hit in the publishing business, but certain mistakes definitely increase your chances of failure. Unfortunately, they are really common, especially in newer authors, and they often stop them from moving forward with their project. The good news is that you can learn from their mistakes and make a plan to deal with them before they cause you any problems or stop you from pursuing your publishing dreams, so DON’T:
1) Have Unrealistic Goals
Writing is a commitment. If you want success, you need to design a practical plan and be sincere in your commitment to it. Come up with detailed goals and measurable objectives that make sense with your schedule and other commitments. Keep track of how you are doing and where you are with deadlines and other targets. Regularly check your own performance and build on what seems to work and problem solve around what regularly slows you down.
2) Disconnect Yourself
Connect your family and friends to your writing, and keep up your relationships with other writers in a support group of some kind. Think of this as an actual part of your job as a writer because you will need people around you for encouragement when you hit a bump in the road. Schedule time to make new connections, follow-up on conversations and nurture those all-important ties.
3) Lose Confidence
You are good enough! Keep in mind that every famous author was unknown at one time too. You really can make a difference. Try not to over-edit. This can easily become an excuse to avoid moving forward. It might never feel perfect, polished and finished to you, but don’t let that stop you.
4) Lose Commitment
You have to do whatever it takes to bring your book to the publishing stage. Invest the time and effort it takes to make your dream a priority in your life and don’t let anything get in your way.
5) Doubt Your Uniqueness
It’s easy to feel like someone already said what you want to say, but your voice is special. No one can say or explain things the way you do.
6) Fear Scarcity
Don’t get tied up in the idea that there’s not enough room for you in the market. There are no limitations or restrictions on how many books are published, especially with modern technology and the changes it has brought to the book industry. We are often taught from a young age to fear our world and that there is only so much room at the top, but many times, those are just the people who kept going. You have to visualize a culture of abundance for yourself, that there is actually lots of everything you want, including opportunities, and all you have to do is to reach out and grab it.
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