Don’t Slip: Common Indie Author Mistakes

Let me give it to you straight. Working with a book coach provides the inside scoop on a wide range of book developmental elements. As a self-published author, and book coach, I have a clear understanding of the Amazon KDP guidelines to ensure your book goes live on the first attempt.

Over the years, I’ve made plenty of common indie author mistakes, however, working with me will enable you to bypass an array of flaws.

How can you uphold a professional presentation alongside the large publishing companies? If you want to hang with the big boys you must follow the rules. It’s in the details. For instance, the front matter is everything prior to chapter one. Including the introduction. The book’s introduction shouldn’t start on page one. The introduction pages are Roman numerals. Chapter One, starts on page one.

Always review the work, including your editor’s, before you publish. Editing a book is kind of like disciplining a child. Everybody has their own rules and approaches. Some editors might overlook seemingly “small stuff,” but to you they deserve a whooping. Always, examine your book before it goes live even when you’ve used an editor.

Finally, working with me will enable you to uphold professionalism. Presenting a polished manuscript is of utmost importance to me. Read my book, In Her Own Ink: Strategies for Creating from Author to Author. Learn more. Start today. Schedule your consultation.

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