Noob Author Mistakes

Eighty percent of Americans want to be writers. Few will ever sit down to write a book, and fewer still will actually finish one. That's only half the battle, though, because the literary world is rife with pitfalls that are lying in wait for first-time authors.

Publisher, editor, and author Russell Newquist joined me last night to go over his list of common noob author mistakes. What are the most common first-time author errors, and how can you avoid them? Find out here:

One common misconception among new authors is that marketing doesn't matter. This assumption is mistaken because your books won't be read if no one knows they exist.

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