#fridayfive

Something a little different today…5 things I’ve learned since I because a published author.

1. No everyone will think your book is 5 star worthy. Haters gotta hate and everyone’s a critic. Grow some thick skin or get outta the game.
2. You will not get independently rich overnight. Or ever. Be happy if you break even most years when tax time rolls around.
3. Every book has typos. Even professionally/traditionally pubbed books.
4. Self marketing is a must and a crapshoot at the same time. Don’t spend thousands of unnecessary dollars on ads that get you no ROIs.
5. I am happiest when I am writing. Not editing. Not promoting. Not meeting people at book signing events. Just writing.