13 Mistakes Self-Publishers Often Make and How to Avoid Them

You can create a book that looks as good as any published by the big traditional houses

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How many times have you picked up a book and immediately knew it was self-published?

You may not be sure how you knew. It might have been the design. Maybe you spotted glaring errors. Or possibly there was just an unprofessional look to it.

Don’t let that happen to your book.

There is absolutely no reason why indie authors and publishers shouldn’t produce books that look as sharp and professional as the books produced by major publishing houses. It just takes effort, attention to detail, and a commitment to avoid the mistakes self-publishers often make.

Let’s take a look at the most common mistakes and how to avoid them.

A manuscript that’s not well-organized and well-written.

No matter how you’re published, you have to write a good book. It needs to be well-organized with a logical progression. The writing must be clear, crisp, and correct. Be willing to invest the time and energy it takes to actually write a good book — and get help…