Don't Self-Publish Your First Draft

Number 1 of 5 Rarely Discussed Self-Publishing Mistakes: What NOT To Do

1. Don't Self-Publish Your First Draft: Amazon reviewers will blast your book for the many errors they're bound to find. They'll write things like, "I couldn't get past the first chapter because of all the errors," and, "This is obviously self-published." Fine-tune your manuscript by going through at least one round of revisions and self-editing and then hire a professional editor to bring a different perspective to the project. To paraphrase Ernest Hemingway: "The first draft of anything is crap. Don't publish crap."

The statement above is correct in many ways. I personally rewrite my manuscript twice before sending off to an editor. You won't believe the changes you make, the mistakes you find, and how much better your story becomes as you revise it. Yes, it takes time, but it's worth it in the end. Readers know there will be typos, but so long as they're kept to a minimum and your book has been professionally edited, you will likely receive more positive reviews.

My third book, Big Jim, has a release date for November 2015. Will keep you posted on its progress.

Keep on reading!

David

www.Lucerobooks.com