6 Mistakes That Will Stop Your Publishing Dream
Written By Jennifer Niskanen, October 2015
It isn't easy to predict who will actually be a mega-hit in the publishing business, but certain mistakes definitely increase the chances of failure. Unfortunately, they are really common, especially in newer authors, and they often stop them from moving forward with their project. The good news is that you can learn from their mistakes and make a plan to deal with them, before they cause you any problems or stop you from pursuing your publishing dreams, so don't: 1) Have Unrealistic Goals
Writing is a business. If you want sucess, you need to design a practical business plan and be sincere in your commitment to it. Come up with detailed goals and measurable objectives that make sense with your schedule and other commitments. Keep track of how you are doing and where you are with your deadlines and other targets. Regularly check your own performance and build on what seems to work for you and problem solve around what regularly slows you down. Just
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Think of this as an actual part of your job as a writer because you will need people around you for encouragement you when you hit a bump in the road. Schedule time to make new connections, follow-up on conversations and nurture those all important ties.
3) Lose Confidence
You are good enough. Keep in mind, every famous author was unknown, at one time too. You really can make a difference. Try not to over-edit. This can easily become an excuse to avoid moving forward. It might never feel perfect, polished and finished to you, but don't let that stop you.
4) Lose Commitment
You have to do whatever it takes to bring your book to the publishing stage. Invest the time and effort to make your dream a priority in your life and don't let anything get in your
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miscommunication, which in ways could cause loss of work time, due to doing the wrong job.
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