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Books are LOOOONG, taking weeks, months, sometimes even years to write. It’s no wonder most aspiring authors run out of steam before they get there! I just completed the first draft of my first novel. So many times I felt overwhelmed, confused, and just daunted by the sheer enormity of it all. But just a few tricks helped me turn the corner and outrun the bullies in my head.
So you’ve written your manuscript, revised it with a developmental editor and a few trusted readers (and then revised it again), and you feel ready to move forward. What is your next step? Well, if you are self-publishing, now is the time to connect with a professional copyeditor to give your manuscript that final polish.
So you’ve written your book--and now you want people to read it! Marketing a book can be intimidating and expensive, but it’s very important. God has given you a powerful message that you want to be heard. If you do not have the money to pay for a professional marketing team (as many of us don’t), you should consider self marketing your book. Think of it as an exciting challenge, and lean into it. Although writing is our area of expertise, we have observed some effective self marketing tips we’d like to share…
