While there are many benefits to self-publishing your book, one of the benefits—you’re in charge of every element of publishing your work, from formatting and printing to marketing—can also be one of the drawbacks. After all, it’s impossible to be an expert in every aspect of the self-publishing process. With self-publishing on the rise (and quickly becoming the preferred publishing method by many authors), there has never been a better time to publish your book. With the proper knowledge, determination, and community, you can successfully publish your book while avoiding the “you don’t know what you don’t know” problem.

Ready to get your book published but want some help along the way? Contact our team at EA Books Publishing. We offer a wide range of services, such as editing and ebook formatting, to get your book published and out to the world!

Skipping Professional Editing and Formatting

Some self-published authors believe they can skip professional editing, especially on a tight budget. This is a big mistake. Professional editing is one of the most critical aspects of publishing your manuscript. An experienced editor can help refine and improve your story, keeping your target readers and genre in mind. Your editor will also ensure your book tells a cohesive, clear, and engaging story from the first page to the last chapter. In addition, editors often catch spelling errors, grammar mistakes, and plot holes that are hard to detect while editing your own work or running your book through an online grammar checker. Your book must also be appropriately formatted for printing, whether you use print-on-demand services like Kindle Direct Publishing or publish through a service. Professional formatting services will ensure your book adheres to the correct bleed and margins for your book’s trim size and has consistent font and spacing throughout the book.

Not Having a Marketing Strategy

Your book isn’t done once it’s been published. You need to market it to get people to buy and read it! With thousands of new self-published book titles entering the market each year, you need an effective marketing strategy to share your book with the world. With many ways to market your book, it can be challenging to know where to start. When you choose a self-publishing partner like EABooks Publishing, we’ll help you develop a marketing plan for optimum engagement—one that is based on your strengths.

Failing to Optimize Your Amazon Listing

Amazon is the world’s most popular book distribution platform, covering 85% of book sales. To make your book stand out, optimize your Amazon book listing. Tagging your book in relevant categories, utilizing relevant keywords in your listing, pricing to sell, creating an author profile, and writing an engaging book description are essential to set your book up for success when listing it on Amazon. We offer several publishing packages that include Amazon listing optimization so your ideal readers can find your book.

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DIYing Everything

Self-publishing your book doesn’t mean you must go through the journey alone. Acting as your book’s author, publisher, and marketing manager is challenging to juggle. That’s why having a team experienced in the various elements of the self-publishing process is beneficial to help you get your book published and distributed. That’s why self-publishing companies like EABooks Publishing exist! We provide the foundation you need to

share your story with the world, from professional editing services to experienced book marketers with decades of experience in the industry.

Not Researching Self-Publishing Services

With the increase in self-published books in recent years, more resources and services are available than ever to help you publish your story. However, this also means there are more subpar services and self-publishing scams that don’t have your best interests in mind. Do your research before hiring a service to help you publish your book. Read reviews, listen to friend recommendations, and join a community of other self published

authors who can help you choose the right publishing partner.

*Additional Self-Publishing Mistake* Delaying Getting Started!

The first step is always the hardest, and self-publishing is no different. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed with everything that goes into publishing your book by yourself, which is why so many authors get stuck and give up. However, now is the time to get your book published! As one of the leading self-publishing services for Christian authors, we want to ensure your God-given story is shared with the world. We want to help you finally realize your dream of becoming a self-published author. So, take that leap of faith and contact us. Let us show you that we are not here to simply sell

our services, but to help you discern the right way for you to go. Contact us today for a free consultation to start your self-publishing journey!