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10 Book Writing Mistakes That Block
The Success Of New Author & How to Avoid Them
Are you ready for a change your life kind
of experience? Yes. Then write the book you've been dreaming
of writing. Few things hold the potential for a life changing
experience like writing a book does.
You can receive life long income from writing
a book. You can affect the lives of hundreds even thousands
for the good. You gain the added respect of your colleagues
after writing your book. You can leverage the increase of
fees exponentially in your business.
Even so, many new authors don't receive the
rewards they deserve. They forfeit their advantages by making
simple mistakes that block their book's success. Correct the
following mistakes to enjoy the rich rewards of a top selling
book author:
1. Failure to set realistic expectations.
To be honest, your book by itself probably
won't make you rich. Don't be disappointed with your royalty
check or dismayed by direct sales of your self-published book.
Instead, plan to use your book as an important
leveraging tool to advance existing sales, increase your business
or catapult your career. Plan to receive open door opportunities
that you may not have received any other way.
2. Failure to organize book project.
Researchers say we waste over 6 full days
a year looking for mislaid information. Make it easy for yourself.
Create a filing system for your book project. You'll write
faster and with less stress. Did you discover you can't pull
it all together by yourself? Delegate; hire an assistant to
help. Do the part you are most skilled in and assign the rest.
3. Failure to turn off self-editor.
Turn off the self-editor while writing. The
editor in you will want to stop and correct every error. Don't
allow him or her a voice until you finish the writing process.
It's more important to finish your rough draft than to write
a perfect manuscript. Don't let a too early editing process
block your rewards.
4. Failure to avoid marathon writing.
Prolific authors at some point realize they
don't have to sell their soul to write a saleable book. They
write a little each day to get it done faster. They avoid
marathon writing (going away). You unintentionally set yourself
up for failure if you opt for the marathon writing. What happens
to your book goals, if you come back and your book's still
not written
5. Failure to focus on one main topic.
Top selling authors focus on one main topic.
They make sure each chapter supports that subject. If you
scatter your focus, you'll come across as unorganized, long
winded, and boring. Your readers may find your book hard to
understand.
Instead of an encyclopedia type book, chunk
your information into modules, segments, chapters or parts.
In each segment, offer plenty of detail to make it useful
to your reader.
6. Failure to write 'Grab You by the
Collar' titles.
It's a known fact; titles sell books. In fact,
titles sell a lot more than books. Titles sell newspapers.
Titles sell magazines. Titles enhance the selling power of
ads, brochures, web sites, booklets, and just about any kind
of marketing element you can think of. Don't forget chapter
titles, sub heading titles, bulleted points (mini-titles)
benefit from sizzling titles.
7. Failure to think series.
Top selling authors focus on a series of books
rather than one book. Publishers look for concepts that can
be expanded into a series of books rather than individual
titles. Even your readers (if they like it) will look for
the sequel.
8. Failure to think community.
Successful authors look for ways to engage
and involve a nurturing relationship with readers and peers.
You should seek to include the support of your family, friends,
readers, other authors, book coaches and others who feed your
enthusiasm. Most are eager to provide ideas, assistance and
feedback.
9. Failure to engage in promotion.
Most beginning authors hope someone else will
come along and promote their book for them. In the real world,
successful authors take ownership in promoting their book.
They know if they want their book to succeed, they have to
promote it.
10. Failure to develop future income
streams.
Even after you finish your book, new ideas
will probably continue to surface. Ideas that you wish you
had thought to include in your book. Instead of going back
to re-work your manuscript consider using them in your promotional
material.
Become a trusted resource and supplier of
fresh information in your field. Create an ongoing relationship
with your readers. Continue to develop your topic by creating
articles, speeches, workshops, courses, or invite readers
to submit questions and suggestions to your website.
If
you continue in the mistakes above your book may never reach
the level of success it deserves. Instead, implement good
book writing tips and avoid the mistakes new authors make.
Go ahead; take the wheel of writing well and drive your book
to a wild success.
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