Publishing doesn't work how new authors think. Here are some misconceptions to leave behind!
3 February 2023, Daniel Parsons, selfpublishingformula
Every year, writers enter the world of publishing with ambitions. Yes, some only want to publish a book but many desire more, either in the form of awards, fame or riches. Fresh out of college, English graduates often think they can pen a bestselling novel because they did well at university. Retirees and practicing workers, meanwhile, believe they can crack the system because they’ve “lived a life” and understand the world. A smaller group — book trade staff, journalists and other related professionals — think they will do well because of expertise and connections. The truth, though, is that few people fully understand how to succeed from day one.