Things to Know When Self-Publishing a Book

Things to know when self-publishing a book can be overwhelming. Zach and J. share some surprising and important pieces of advice for those who want to be independent creators.There are horror stories out there. And not the fun kind we like to read during the month of October. If you don’t understand how business or publishing works, you can lose money, time, and your motivation for writing. It’s important to educate yourself so that you’re not taken advantage of by unscrupulous people or publishers who might not have your best interests at heart.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why you’re a small business owner, whether you like it or not.The reasons behind having separate bank accounts, an accountant, and services like PD Abacus if you co-write.Why you can’t stop piracy.How to register your copyrights, and why you should.What happens when you don’t hire an editor.That your story isn’t unique and you’re not special.Why you’re playing with fire if you haven’t backed up your files in at least 3 places.Why you need an email list.Also, discover why chasing happiness can make you unhappy.Send us your ways and hacks - https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/&nbsp;What’s one thing you wish you would have known before publishing your first book?Thanks to all new Patrons Kim Barton, Leftie Aubé, and Mikki Tuohy.Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com&nbsp;Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking by Oliver Burkeman - https://amzn.to/2AIUcUj&nbsp;Dianna Gunn’s newsletter. Get on it! - “This newsletter offers biweekly business tips based on my years of experience in SEO and digital marketing, with a focus on how these lessons apply to author careers.” - http://www.authordiannagunn.com/for-authors&nbsp;How to Lose a Third of a Million Dollars Without Really Trying https://forge.medium.com/how-to-lose-a-third-of-a-million-dollars-without-really-trying-d3c343675acaThe Career Author Podcast: Episode 60 – Nerd Alert! Implementing a Backup System - https://thecareerauthor.com/the-career-author-podcast-episode-60-nerd-alert-implementing-a-backup-system/&nbsp;The October Giveaway is up now! - http://www.thecareerauthor.comThe Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthorThree Story Method - http://threestorymethod.comMolten Universe Media - <a href="http: