What I have learned – Part 2

Now that my book is out,  I have learned a whole host of new things. Here are the things I think are most helpful.

Book stores will most likely not carry your book.  You see, you are a nobody.  They don’t typically carry the books of nobodies. Don’t take this personally, your publisher isn’t lying to you, this is just the way it is.  The way it works is that your book will be offered online first. IF your book sells “enough” copies online, they will move physical copies into the store.  When you become a “somebody” then this will no longer apply to you.
You cannot proofread enough. I feel like I proofread a trillion times, a million people edited and reviewed it, and still, STILL there are errors. Sigh….perfection isn’t obtainable.
Marketing is a bear. I have no clue on that one but I will keep you posted on my discoveries. Still trying to crack that nut.