When you venture into something new, and you're not sure what to do, observe what your peers are doing and mimic them first - until you come into your own.
If you've found yourself a mentor, you're lucky. But if not, these wonderful self-published authors are more than happy to share their wisdom.
SANDRA S. KERNS
Award Winning Author of The Masters Men Series, The Colorado Skies Series and The Colorado Dreams and Desires Series
"First and foremost, write a good book. That means taking the time to write, step away, read and rewrite. Sometimes (often) more than once.
Second, find an editor who does more than run Spell Check. You need an editor for more than spelling and grammar. You need an editor to let you know if there are holes in the story or threads that you let slip. It doesn’t mean their word is gospel, but it’s worth considering. That said, you DON’T need an editor who tries to change your voice and rewrite your story.
Third, always remember it is your story."
TAYLOR FULKS
Award Winning Author of My Prison Without Bars

Second: Use an editor! Not an English teacher, a real editor. Your book is a reflection of you, as a writer. You want to be taken seriously? Get an editor."
STEPHANIE COLLINS
Award Winning Author of With Angels Wings

SHAHEEN DARR
Poet, and Author of Kismet, The Spectrum of Life and Soul Searching

On hindsight, there are a number of areas I should have researched before diving into the world of self-publishing. Editing, proof reading, and formatting are vital in the “to do” self-publishing list, but so is the book cover and the book title. All these will ensure that before the big world out there sees your book, it has been dressed well and has no wardrobe malfunctions!
However, if you think these are sufficient, think again! Now comes the hard part, launching your book and then marketing it to the reading public. Begin by setting up a blog that reveals the person behind the pen and highlights your writing talent. Then get busy on various social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter to get all your hard work noticed.
I have found enormous support from mentors like Eeva Lancaster who has set up a website especially for Indie writers. It has all the resources and advice they might need at affordable rates. http://www.thebookkhaleesi.com/"
ADITI CHOPRA

A.M MANAY
Author of She Dies at the End and She Sees in her Sleep

As an independent author, those interpersonal relationships are so important. They are the foundation of your growth as a writer as well as your success as a publisher, and they provide encouragement to help you to persevere in a very challenging industry."
TRACI LAWRENCE
Inspirational Author of Accept No Trash Talk
www.tracisworld.com
Different genres, ways of thinking, idiomatic language, sentence structure, and passions, all contribute to a world of variety. We shouldn’t feel we have to stuff ourselves in a box that says, “Acceptable writer”. For instance, I guest posted once for a lady who insisted that I use flowery metaphors. It took me forever to satisfy her. In the end, I felt a sense of accomplishment, because I had never written like that before. However, deep down, I knew that kind of writing didn’t define the real me."
COREY CARTER
Author of Shadows of Deception, The Black Shadow and Nobody Home

Enjoy your writing journey, and don’t let anyone discourage you from your dreams!"

Thank you to all the wonderful authors who took the time to share snippets of their thoughts with us. In self-publishing, writing is just the beginning. There's much to learn, and we would do well to heed the advise of those who've done the time.
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