Evaluation
So you will have my stats from a previous blog, but this is about what I felt about my self-publishing experience.
It was tough, really tough, and I couldn't have done it without taking a couple of weeks off from my other work as it was really intense, I didn't sleep much and I made alot of editorial mistakes along the way...but I had the support of my friends and family. I did have a couple of wobbles during the 30 days, I thought everyone would think my books were rubbish and that no one was bothered anyway.
BUT I WAS WRONG and I was amazed about being wrong I was on that front...because I have been told on numerous occasions from people who have actually taken the the time to read my books. I honestly did not think people I knew would read them. I thought they were just being kind, and was going to use them as door stops or decoration. I also believed that if they DID read any they would say, 'oh...that book...yes it was...nice.' with no extra detail given.
My Novel book came out on the 27th and a few had it from the 24th and at least 7 people I know have read the book which I am 'gobsmacked' about as they said they couldn't put it down. 75,000 words is a big book to read in a couple f days.
My short stories went down like a storm. I sold 44 of them before my launch party, which was great and people are asking for more. I have also got a few reviews on Amazon, which was unprovoked.
I am immensely proud of that.
The funny thing was no one really expected my books to be as good as they thought. I know this because at least 10 people have broke their necks to tell me this.
I am almost insulted, but I have taken it as a compliment anyway.
It has been hard work, but I have learned so much and I have thoroughly enjoyed the journey. I hope my series of blogs will help others to embark on the journey, particularly those who have dyslexia like myself, or people who have language barriers or confidence issues.
I have almost forgotten about my dyslexia, because I have found ways around it. However I still believe that having dyslexia has given me a head start, simply because us dyslexics have learnt to find creative ways of writing.
I am glad now that I took the plunge to self-publish myself in EVERY way.
From editing, to book design, to formatting and writing the whole thing, I have managed to do it.
BUT the hard work isn't over...
Alas my sales are dropping due to the finish of my campaign, so I have to up the stakes a bit and now work hard on my promotions and selling. Once I have started to see some changes, I will share my experience (as always)
So here's to the end of my 30 Days Of Book Launch!
This week involves festive bonfire celebrations with my family and a bottle of Captain Morgans.
Cheers!
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