Ep. 47: Reflections on 7 Years in Publishing - The Highs, Lows & Tips for New Authors

If you want to win as an author, remember it’s a marathon and not a sprint. This week, I share the highs, lows and tips for new authors from seven years in publishing. Highs on the Journey · Getting interviews I did not expect – the interview with Joanna Penn · Doors opened · Making a full-time living with my skills and books · The success of the authors I coach · 5x Amazon bestseller Lows on the Journey · Incremental success, things take longer to get going than thought · Not selling as many books as I wanted · Negative criticism and allowing fear to stop me from launching certain things Tips for New Authors Be patient, success is often incremental Stay in the game, keep writing Be firm on your why and don't be intimidated by others Remember it's a marathon not a sprint Get a mentor/coach/guidance Connect with C. Ruth Taylor at: Website: www.extramileja.com YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5lvlfXPs24CU8E_1fb4M2w LinkedIn –https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameka-ruth-taylor/ Resources to Win NFTs for Authors – Ep. #610 by Joanna Penn of the Creative Penn Podcast Authorpreneur Secrets: Write Fast. Publish Affordably and Generate Lasting Income My Latest Authorpreneurship Venture Publishing Made Easy Bootcamp Training & Certification Program: https://bit.ly/PMEbootcamp2022. Show Sponsor BambuSparks Publishing Services https://bambusparks.com/ Amazing Publishing Deals https://bambusparks.com/publishing-deals/ BambuSparks’ Publishing Skill Center https://bambusparks.com/the-publishing-skills-center/ About the Host C. Ruth is an Authorpreneurship Specialist and Publishing Coach from the beautiful island of Jamaica. She is also the best-selling author of over 20 books and an international speaker. She has spoken in at least 14 countries, empowering people to win in their personal, spiritual and professional lives. Ruth works with authors to write and publish books without breaking the bank, and teaches them how to leverage books to transform lives, achieve their goals and create sustainable income. She is also the creator of the Authorpreneur Secret$ Academy. Podcast Website: www.authorpreneursecrets.com