What’s woody, kinfolk?
Taking cat-breaks from writing my upcoming novel Thick in the Nick of Time gives me a breather to bless ya’ll with blogging
I say that with every ounce of conceit that seeps through the pores of my brain
But today, I’m putting that conceit aside to highlight some mistakes authors that first come in the game make…I’ve done some of the nonsense that I’m about to post…the bright side of the coin is that I learned from them
Therefore, I’m dropping some quick jewels to both the aspiring and the wannabee so they won’t make the same mistakes that I and others have made
1. Don’t cuss out a reviewer if he or she gives you a bad rating
No need to get angry…what you think of your work is the only thing that matters…Tyler Perry's movies constantly gets crushed by reviewers, but he still make millions
2. Getting angry because someone doesn’t buy your book
Just say “have a nice day” and give them a bookmark if someone turns you down at a book signing…you never know if that person changes their mind
3. Spamming on Facebook or any other social media
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4. Insulting your audience because they “don’t get it”
Either explain to them the true meaning of your work, or simplify the story the next go ‘round…or just say “I don’t give a fuck” by going with what’s in your heart
Just don’t insult the reader…they bought the book…be grateful for that
5. Calling someone a “hater” because they dislike your book
Not everybody is gonna like your work…instead of throwing the “hater” word around when readers don’t dig your work, find out WHY they don’t so you can improve for the next book
I’m sure you can tell the difference between constructive criticism and just blatant foolery
6. Not getting an editor for your book
You NEED an editor to look over your work…a PROFESSIONAL editor at that…don’t shortcut by using your baby daddy’s cousin 2nd removed because she knows basic English
Hustle up some dough to invest in a professional editor that is able to pick apart your book with a fine comb
7. Sell your book for less than $10
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8. Write a book just because “everyone else is doing”
If writing is not a passion of yours, you won’t last long in this game
And in actuality, writing a book is the EASY part of publishing
9. Not reading books that’s outside your comfort zone
A good reader makes a great writer
You gotta read to improve your writing skills even if that means reading books that you normally wouldn’t touch
Speaking for myself, I read NON-fiction books…I don’t wanna find myself subconsciously influenced by other fictional writers…Non-fiction books like autobiographies, real crime stories, world history, and socio-politics help me incorporate knowledge into my stories
10. Cluelessness about your target audience
Before you sit down and write a book, ask yourself, “whom am I writing this for?...and WHERE can I find them?”
Otherwise, your investment is pointless
BONUS: Bugging people to buy your book
Yeah, I know…it’s annoying when you have people on your Facebook friends list who either “LIKE” or comment on damn near every status, link and picture you post…
…and they STILL haven’t bought any of your books
Don’t get mad at them for that…they have SOME type of interest in you…just keep working the boards or timeline (without spamming)…they’ll eventually come along
Patience is a bitter plant whose fruits are sweet
Aight, people…that’s a wrap…hope you enjoyed
Peace and Afro Grease
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