Self-publishing authors can't keep up

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Жыл бұрын

Yesterday I saw a book trailer posted by an author I follow on TikTok) her name is Ivy Fairbacks, her links are all below. I loved the trailer and asked her how she made it. Expecting she would say she paid someone $50-$100 to create it. Nope, she made it herself. It looked amazing and she posted a tutorial reply on how to make one.
I was in awe of her skills. And I also started to beat myself up a bit. What was I do busy doing that I wasn't learning these programs? I was falling behind everyone else.
And then I realized, we as self-publishing authors are always feeling this way. That we need to write more books, sell more books, get more reviews, learn more, and do more. We'll never ever catch up. And that's okay. We're all on this journey, and that is the focus - the journey not the end goal. We are all exactly where we need to be.
Ivy's Links:
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Пікірлер: 33

@dsd5705 6 ай бұрын

I am writing a book, my first and I am so excited about the process!

@1MKWilliams 6 ай бұрын

Congratulations!!!

@mlp4apc Ай бұрын

Love ❤️ your video very encouraging. Thank you for this.

@1MKWilliams Ай бұрын

Aww! Thank you so much, happy to help any way that I can

@daneshalittle4262 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. You have no idea how much this blessed me today. Im in tears knowing I’m not the only one who feels behind and ready to give up.

@1MKWilliams 9 ай бұрын

Take a break! Relax! When you are rested you can create your best work!!!

@arzabael 8 ай бұрын

I needed to hear this because I was just thinking it, how I’m so intimidated by all the things out there that I can use to self publish and promote my book but I feel in my heart that since there’s so many ways, whatever way you feel best doing can be the way that’s best for you. I guess we tend to think there’s a set way on a path to self publishing success but it’s more like a big buffet to pick different means/ways to do it. Here’s to it. Good luck!

@1MKWilliams 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely!! You've got this!!

@thecelestialreadersreverie 3 ай бұрын

So relatable

@1MKWilliams 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@s.r.nulton9480 Ай бұрын

Needed this today

@1MKWilliams Ай бұрын

Happy I could help!

@AnthonyMetivierMMM Жыл бұрын

Learning something about graphics has helped me get much better results when hiring. It doesn't have to be one or the other.

@1MKWilliams Жыл бұрын

That's a great point!

@ABook-vb7jk 4 ай бұрын

Let me know if you want to be a guest on my podcast. I interview self-published authors.

@hjkluoijljoiu Жыл бұрын

Thanks for reminding us

@ElderCreationist 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the words of encouragement

@1MKWilliams 6 ай бұрын

So happy to help!

@ColorsofHopeCraftsASMR Жыл бұрын

My best friend and I are writing a children’s book series for kids. What do you recommend for self-publishing?

@1MKWilliams Жыл бұрын

Recommend as for as the platform? The strategy? I have a whole series of videos I did with an author on how he crowdfunded his children's book. That might be a good place to start. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpmtaoKul66FbZo You can also book a time to chat with me if it is easier to talk through all the questions: calendly.com/1mkwilliamsauthor/author-coach-consultation

@ColorsofHopeCraftsASMR Жыл бұрын

@@1MKWilliams I’ll check out the videos. I can’t afford the conference call right now. I was wondering what platform to go with and if you recommend Kickstart? My co-author can’t afford to contribute money right now, and I can’t afford the whole amount to self-publish.

@Kelly-Martin 8 ай бұрын

I can't format lol I've always wanted to know how and I don't have a mac for Vellum so here we go... And yes. I feel this.

@1MKWilliams 8 ай бұрын

Best of luck learning vellum!

@ronwardjr4433 Жыл бұрын

We literally have to BE our own team even while outsourcing some of the work. 😖😖😖😖

@1MKWilliams Жыл бұрын

It's true, that's why I'm so glad we have such a strong community!

@EmmaBennetAuthor 10 ай бұрын

Yes!

@spawnnato 11 ай бұрын

Have you heard of Daughter of the Sun by Amanda Auler?

@SDHuston Жыл бұрын

💙

@ucmdesigns 9 ай бұрын

Start learning how to automate, so you Are Not doing everything all the time. If you must learn something learn to Automate. Automation is a lifesaver. Work Smarter not harder.