If you’ve been dreaming about writing books for a living, then this might be the best time to do it. The self-publishing revolution has made it possible for anyone to make a living by publishing books.
Keep in mind, since there’s a lower barrier for entry, this also means more competition. But, by writing the best book possible, and satisfying reader expectations, you can increase your chances of success.
When publishing your own Kindle books, every aspect of the publishing process is under your control. This means you’re responsible for writing, editing, formatting, getting a cover, uploading it to Amazon, writing your book description, and marketing it.
Here are some tips to improve your success as a self-published author:
1. Research your niche carefully, make sure there’s a viable book market that isn’t too competitive but it still has a viable audience.
2. Write the best book possible and hire a professional editor.
3. Invest in a high-quality cover and book description — these two elements work hand-in-hand when you need to sell your books.
4. Publish your books as a series and aim to dominate a given market.
Your success as an author is entirely under your control. Write the best book possible and build an email list of your ideal readers. The more you’ll learn, and the more ways to make money will be open to you.
