201 - Common Mistakes of First Time Authors

Kathi and Niki Hardy, author of Breathe Again are back in part 3 of How to Get a Book Deal on a Small Platform series. In the first two episodes, you learned: what publishers are looking for and how to maximize your small but mighty platform. Today, the topic is common mistakes new authors make. In this episode you will learn about: Eleven mistakes that first-time authors make The bullseye authors should aim for Self-focused writing vs reader-focused writing The two questions that readers are always asking         Links and Resources: https://nikihardy.com/ Breathe Again Ready For Anything Myquillyn Smith Cozy Minimalist Home Connect with Susy Flory: https://www.facebook.com/everythingmemoir/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingmemoir/ Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller Ann Voskamp Connect with Ginny Ytrupp: http://ginnyyttrup.com/ https://www.wordsforwriters.net/ Writing at the Red House Don’t miss next week to hear about ten lessons from a first-time author!   To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog.