3 Self-publishing Mistakes You Should Avoid - Baggaley's Books #bookpublishing #indieauthors

“We can’t be everything for our book. Sometimes, we must surrender it to people who can help." - Eeva Lancaster

Truthfully, many first-time authors dive into self-publishing full of passion but find themselves overwhelmed by all the moving parts. Book design, editing, marketing, platforms — it’s a lot to navigate, and it’s easy to make expensive, time-consuming mistakes along the way.

But here’s the good news: you don’t have to learn every lesson the hard way.

3 Lessons to Help You Publish Smarter

🖌️ Design is not the place to cut corners.
Your cover is your book’s first impression — and it needs to do some heavy lifting. A great cover doesn’t just look nice; it communicates what kind of experience the reader can expect. Invest in a designer who knows how to create for your specific genre and audience. This one decision can make or break your visibility and credibility on platforms like Amazon.

✍️ Editing goes far beyond proofreading.
A typo-free book is the bare minimum. What you really need is editorial support that sharpens your message, strengthens your structure, and elevates your writing voice. Look for editors who offer developmental feedback and care about your message as much as you do.

💡 Don’t delay the draft — you can’t edit a blank page.
You don’t need to know everything about publishing to complete your first draft. You just need a clear reason to finish and someone in your corner cheering you on. Every finished book teaches you something, even if it’s not perfect, and every project builds your skills for the next.

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