Our Managing Director, Alex Thompson, has written a blog article highlighting the top mistakes authors make—and how to avoid them! As Alex says, publishing a book is a major achievement, but common pitfalls can stand between authors and success. Our team sees these challenges every day, and this article breaks down some of the most frequent mistakes we encounter and practical ways to avoid them. From rushing the publication process to overlooking distribution and marketing, Alex shares these insights and more to help authors set their books up for success. Curious to learn more? Read the full article below. #Authors #Publishing #BookMarketing #WritingTips #IndieAuthors #SelfPublishing #WritingCommunity #AuthorLife #BookPublishing
Managing Director @ Troubador Publishing & The Book Guild | Providing high-quality and trustworthy book production, promotion and distribution services to serious authors 📚
Writing and publishing a book is a major milestone for any author, but common mistakes can get in the way of and author's success. Even the best authors are human and, like all of us, they make mistakes. While the Troubador Publishing team helps guide hundreds of authors a year around these pitfalls, not everyone has a dedicated team to navigate each step for them. So, I’ve written an article highlighting some of the most common mistakes the team sees authors make... and how to sidestep them. Here’s a few of them: 1️⃣ Rushing the Publishing Process Many new authors feel pressured to publish as quickly as possible, fearing that delays might mean losing momentum or audience interest. However, rushing the process often leads to skipping essential steps, creating avoidable stress and affecting quality. 2️⃣ Overlooking Distribution How will your readers find your book? If you don’t have an immediate answer, it might mean your book risks getting lost among the millions of others that get published each year. A clear distribution plan is crucial to making your book accessible and visible to the book trade and readers. 3️⃣ Overlooking Marketing Many new authors make the mistake of assuming that once their book is written, readers will naturally find it. This "If I write it, they will come" mentality often leads to missed opportunities. Being proactive and open-minded is key. In the article, I explore these and 7 more of the most common mistakes we see, offering practical tips for self-published authors on how to avoid them along the way. And remember... the Troubador team and I are here to answer any questions you may have. https://lnkd.in/gQNdaNs5 #Authors #Publishing #BookMarketing #WritingTips #IndieAuthors #AuthorLife #WritingCommunity #SelfPublishing #BookPublishing #BookPromotion #BookPromo
