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The 7 Biggest Mistakes First-Time Authors Make

The 7 Biggest Mistakes First-Time Authors Make

Update: 2022-07-20

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This solo episode is focused on the seven biggest mistakes first-time authors make. They are:

Skimping on cover design
Not optimizing book descriptions
Not have a reason why/CTA
Slacking on editing
Not gathering reader reviews
Not getting that it's not about them
Listening to people who give bad advice once the book is written

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The 7 Biggest Mistakes First-Time Authors Make

The 7 Biggest Mistakes First-Time Authors Make

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