100+ Things I Wish I'd Known Before Writing My First Book.

Do you dream of writing and publishing a book? I felt the same way my whole life. I finally realized this dream at 34 and have since successfully published more than 30 books. I learned a lot while writing and publishing these. And because I wished, at the beginning of this journey, that I could look over the shoulders of other authors and learn from them, this book exists. I share with you 100+ things I've learned over the past years: mistakes, insights, and experiences. This isn't a guide that explains how to write a novel. It's a book that honestly shows you what it means to be an author. That it's okay to have doubts, that no one is ever perfect, and that it's possible to make a living from writing. I write about, among other things: Beliefs & important thoughts Professional approaches & goals Collaboration & individuality Readers who are like you & those who aren't Unrecognized successes & why you're allowed to market yourself Come into my world, let's laugh together about my mishaps, and learn why you only reach your goals if you keep going. In this unorthodox writing guide, you'll find self-publishing tips from the real world of authors.