There are certain beliefs that folks hold about the field of Self-publishing. Today, we will take a closer look at some of these and pinpoint the truth.
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Myth: I have to be a writer to get self-published
Truth: Many Self-publishers take the route of using Ghost-writers to author their books, the process confers the intellectual property of the written work on you.
Myth: I have to undertake the A-Z of the processes of getting my book ready for publication
Truth: Self-publishers outsource some of these processes or the entire process
Myth: Self-Publishing my books cost a lot of money
Truth: The beauty of self-publishing is that you can work with a budget, especially when you are willing to go at your own pace.
Myth: Self-Publishing One book will make me rich
Truth: Unless you are a Celebrity or you have invested in building a tribe, this hardly ever happens
Myth: I can give my book to my sister, who is an English teacher, to professionally edit it.
Truth: Such books are often poorly edited thereby leading to Bad reviews, returns, and dismal sales
Myth: I need a US Address to publish on foreign online Bookstores
Truth: Your Nigeria Address should be used, this also builds authenticity,
Myth: I must use my real name to publish on online bookstores
Truth: Using Pen Names are a perfectly legal alternative
Myth: Self Published books are of low standard and quality
Truth: Poorly written, Poorly researched and low-quality books directly affects the Author
Myth: Self Published Authors don’t make money
Truth: Self Published Authors make consistent and tangible income when they put in the required work, as with any other skill
Myth: I have to choose between Self-Publishing and Traditional Publishing
Truth: Some Authors often go the hybrid way, by self-publishing some books and traditionally publishing other books.
So which of these Myths did you have before?
What other Myths about Self-Publishing do you know?
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