Top Ten Things Not to Do if You Decide to Self-Publish Your Book

Posted on October 11, 2021 by BonnieReadsAndWrites

Hilarious! Self-Published authors must read!

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This post originally ran on October 12th, 2015. Those with memories of an elephant might like it again. For the rest of us, I hope you enjoy it.

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The inspiration for this list is my latest effort to self-publish the next John J. Cannon story titled His Revenge. Since I had absolutely no experience in publishing, the journey was a long winding road marked by plenty of mistakes. I’m sure the trial and error method is not over yet, but here is some of what I learned. Don’t forget I’m a fiction writer, so some of these lessons have been enhanced with dubious facts to make them more exciting and hopefully humorous. I would, therefore, resist publishing this list on the Huffington Post. (hear that, Arianna?)

Top Ten Things Not to Do if You Decide to Self-Publish Your Book

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I love to read and write book reviews in my free time. I review advance review copies of books on Netgalley for various publishers. I am also a reviewer for Historical Novels Review Magazine, the magazine of the Historical Novel Society. I review books from publishers of all size, large to small. I have a special place in my heart for indie authors. I will sometimes post a little writing that I might dabble in occasionally. I also am lucky enough to live in the Smoky Mountains, so I'll be sharing photos of the beauty around me from time to time. View all posts by BonnieReadsAndWrites

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BonnieReadsAndWrites October 11, 20216:51 am Reply

This will give you all a chuckle today! And it’s all true! Reblogged from Fiction Favorites.

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1. John W. Howell October 11, 20218:17 am Reply
  
  Thank you for sharing my blog today, Bonnie. 😁
  
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  1. BonnieReadsAndWrites October 11, 20218:17 am Reply
    
    You’re very welcome!
    
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    1. John W. Howell October 11, 20218:23 am Reply
      
      😊
      
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Liz Gauffreau October 11, 20217:11 am Reply

Trust John to present self-publishing horrors in such an entertaining way!

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adriacarmichael October 11, 20217:43 am Reply

Thank you! Haven’t seen that before, but all valid. No 2 is the biggest headache for me….

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1. BonnieReadsAndWrites October 11, 20218:24 am Reply
  
  It is for everyone, I think.
  
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Louise Bélanger Author October 11, 20218:19 am Reply

Thanks Bonnie!!! So funny and true, authors beware. 😁

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WendyW October 11, 20219:02 pm Reply

That is a hilarious post! Thanks for sharing.

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1. BonnieReadsAndWrites October 12, 20215:15 pm Reply
  
  Hilarious with a ring of truth!
  
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