https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/publishing/self-publishing/w/advantages-disadvantages/7391/overcoming-the-challenges-of-being-a-self-published-authoren-USTelligent Community 10https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/publishing/self-publishing/w/advantages-disadvantages/7391/overcoming-the-challenges-of-being-a-self-published-authorMon, 17 Jun 2019 20:09:31 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:230721ca-1080-4cba-97b0-e87a32ee923fMarlan Warrenhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/publishing/self-publishing/w/advantages-disadvantages/7391/overcoming-the-challenges-of-being-a-self-published-author#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Advantages/Disadvantages by Marlan Warren on 6/17/2019 8:09:31 PM<br /> <div class="asl-wikipage-summary"> <p>Marlan Warren, Author and Publicist with Roadmap Communications, explains how to overcome some of the challenges of self-publishing a book. One of the biggest challenges she sites is the stigma that still surrounds self-published books. With this in mind, the number one piece of advice she can give to self-published authors is to find an excellent editor. Because part of the stigma around self-published books is that they are poorly written, it&rsquo;s important for the manuscript to be polished beyond reproach. In addition, it&rsquo;s important that an author develop the publicity campaign around his or her book. A book pitch is such an important part of the publicity campaign and is what will launch a successful book. Without a compelling pitch, a self-published author won&rsquo;t be able to obtain the much-needed credibility gained by publicity pieces such as book reviews, endorsements, and a strong fan base. Warren also explains the advantages of self-publishing and advises authors to remember why they wanted to write in the first place. Watch the clip below to learn how to make the most out of your self-published book!</p> </div> <div class="asl-wikipage-media"> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-02-03/OvercomingtheChallengesofBeingaSelfPublishedAuthor.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../OvercomingtheChallengesofBeingaSelfPublishedAuthor.mp4</a></p> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, video</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/publishing/self-publishing/w/advantages-disadvantages/7391/overcoming-the-challenges-of-being-a-self-published-author/revision/1Mon, 17 Jun 2019 16:38:05 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:230721ca-1080-4cba-97b0-e87a32ee923fAuthor Learning Centerhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/publishing/self-publishing/w/advantages-disadvantages/7391/overcoming-the-challenges-of-being-a-self-published-author#commentsRevision 1 posted to Advantages/Disadvantages by Author Learning Center on 6/17/2019 4:38:05 PM<br /> <p>Marlan Warren, Author and Publicist with Roadmap Communications, explains how to overcome some of the challenges of self-publishing a book. One of the biggest challenges she sites is the stigma that still surrounds self-published books. With this in mind, the number one piece of advice she can give to self-published authors is to find an excellent editor. Because part of the stigma around self-published books is that they are poorly written, it&rsquo;s important for the manuscript to be polished beyond reproach. In addition, it&rsquo;s important that an author develop the publicity campaign around his or her book. A book pitch is such an important part of the publicity campaign and is what will launch a successful book. Without a compelling pitch, a self-published author won&rsquo;t be able to obtain the much-needed credibility gained by publicity pieces such as book reviews, endorsements, and a strong fan base. Warren also explains the advantages of self-publishing and advises authors to remember why they wanted to write in the first place. Watch the clip below to learn how to make the most out of your self-published book!<a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-02-03/OvercomingtheChallengesofBeingaSelfPublishedAuthor.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../OvercomingtheChallengesofBeingaSelfPublishedAuthor.mp4</a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div>