Self-Publishing Lesson #3: Reflect on These Wise Sayings

I thought I’d leave you with some evergreen self-publishing wisdom that will stand the test of time:

1. There are two sides to self-publishing that work hand-in-hand to deliver the best book outcome possible: the art side and the business side.
2. You must have The 3 C’s (commitment, confidence, and consistency) operating in order to successfully reach your self-publishing goals.
3. At some point, you will have to stop editing your book in order to have any hope of releasing it out into the world.
4. The greater the book’s word count doesn’t necessarily equate to the better the book’s quality.
5. Small, easily consumable books can provide as much of a powerful punch as the 100,000+ word, gargantuan read.
6. The perfect writing duo: writing what you love + writing what others value.
7. Reading = Learning and Learning = Growth; so, Reading = Growth.
8. Self-publishing work doesn’t end when you click the “PUBLISH” button; at that point, another phase of work is just beginning.
9. Audio books are a great hands-free way to get your reading in when you’re on the go. Self-publishers should view this version of a book as viable as the e-book and print versions.
10. A writer’s job security rests in knowing that there will always be a need for books as long as a love of reading exists.