EBook writing is one task. Finishing it off is another daunting one. And don’t even get me started on the stage where it is time to launch your eBook.
Publishing a book on your own is an amazing idea. But not those challenges that you face while writing and launching it.
As a newbie, it becomes an impossible task and everything happens in a haphazard way. Trust me, I have been through it, do all of it and well, suffered as well.
That is why I would wish the torment on no other writer. So let’s dig right into the details of successfully launching your eBook and dodging all common mistakes.
A self-publishing book enables you to market your book quickly and smoothly. You do not even need to spend a lot of dollars on the editing and publishing part.
While it is an amazing experience, it will become a whole lot more enjoyable when you identify and learn to avoid these six rookie mistakes,
1. Dodging The Editing Process
A lot of writers drag themselves through the end and by the time they put the last full stop, they run out of energy and overlook the editing part.
Overlooking the editing part might waste all your investment of time and efforts and will fail your eBook before it even gains recognition by a few readers.
To be precise, almost every writer comes across editing as a daunting task and wants to dearly skip it.
But admit it or not, (better do), that editing is a crucial part and plays a major role in your eBook’s success.
It is important that you give yourself some time. Let your mind breathe the world that does not revolve around writing hundreds of words a day.
Once at peace, look at your work with a new editor’s eye. Your mind will be fresh and will let you critically analyze your writing.
2. Choosing A Weak Worded Title
Like an outline, a title can make or break a real piece of entertainment. Be it a drama or an eBook, the title should be constructed in a way that it hooks the reader to your book.
If the title is catchy enough to grab readers’ attention, you will be able to score half of your audience at this stage.
The title should present an insight into what the book will be about and what a reader should expect from the story.
3. Not Spending Enough On Cover Designing
One of the most common mistakes is overlooking the field of managing a good cover design for your eBook.
Most writers deem this as an extra task and an optional one however, it is anything but optional.
Even before someone reads the title of your book, cover design is what catches their eye and attention. If the cover letter is not striking enough, your potential reader will not even find the title worthy enough to give it a read.
So cover designs are important. Hire a professional cover designer and get all your requirements fulfilled.
4. Neglecting The Field of Marketing the Book
Although you might be marketing your business by self oubli8shing a book, your book needs to be marketed as well.
To make an impact and to be recognised, your eBook marketing is essential. Professionals say that every book needs a marketing plan even before it launched in order for the book to be a hit.
A few social media posts will do no good without a constructively focused marketing strategy.
5. Overlooking Formatting of Digital and Print Media
Self-publishing a book means taking care of a whole lot of extra stuff which is equally important.
No matter how professionally and skillfully you edit and amend your book, it will still give off a naive and unprofessional vibe if the formatting is not taken care of.
Minor details of formatting like paragraph breaks and the type of file uploaded can make a humongous difference if noticed by the readers.
Authors should always be mindful of all the required and important formatting guidelines.
Keep in mind that eBooks and printed books have wholly different formatting styles and standards.
If you desire your book to be read and scanned by thousands of admiring eyes, review all the versions of your book before sending it off for publication.
6. Not Putting Up the Right Price
Overpricing and underpricing are two of the most common mistakes that self-publishing authors usually make.
And this is a mistake that wastes all your hard work and compromises sleep. Knowing what your book holds is very crucial for the pricing matter.
Few of the newbies often come across a feeling of the bubble bursting by putting up a price too high, only to realise what a huge mistake they have made.
Be thoughtful and constructive about the pricing of your book. Do not undersell yourself nor oversell.
There’s a sweet spot for eBook self-published books where almost all the books price suitably fit in i.e. $2.99 to $5.99.
Consider the articles which guide you over the how’s of making a price look smaller in value like putting $.99 instead of using a whole figure.
For print books, the price is considerably higher because it accumulates the printing costs as well as the profit you get from every copy.
mostly the average full-length paperback book sells at a price around $14.99 and few published by known authors are priced higher.
Summing It All Up
In order to successfully launch your eBook, avoiding these rookie mistakes can play a major role in making your book the next big hit.
You might not make all of these mistakes mentioned above but overlooking even one or two of them can make or break that big launch.
Self-publishing can potentially make a positive impact on your personal brand. Along with driving new leads, it can substantially biome an additional source of income for you.
But all of this is only possible if the job is done properly, in the right way by avoiding all the obvious mistakes.
Make more sales, a strong impression, and an impact that skyrockets your income!