The Dark Side of Self-Publishing is a roadmap to help you turn obstacles into opportunities and thrive in the competitive world of self-publishing.
The Dark Side of Publishing is a roadmap to help you turn obstacles into opportunities and thrive in the competitive world of self-publishing.
Self-publishing may seem like a dream come true, but it can quickly turn into a nightmare. In The Dark Side of Publishing, I pull back the curtain on the hidden pitfalls, scams, and emotional struggles that most authors face but rarely talk about. This isn’t a “how-to” book. If you’re looking for step-by-step instructions on how to publish a book, check out my other book. But if you’re ready to dive into the real, sometimes uncomfortable side of self-publishing, you’ve come to the right place.
As a seasoned author with over 40 published works, I share my experiences of the harsh realities authors face; like scams, marketing challenges, and emotional battles, such as rejection and imposter syndrome. Publishing may be easier than ever, but selling your book is a full-time job that demands significant effort and investment.
In this book, you’ll learn to:
- Spot scams, and avoid traps from unscrupulous service companies and vanity presses.
- Navigate emotional struggles like discrimination, imposter syndrome, and depression.
- The full-time commitment required to market your book and how to do it on a budget.
- The dirty secrets behind algorithms, review hurdles, and the constantly changing world of book sales.
The Dark Side of Publishing is a roadmap to help you turn obstacles into opportunities and thrive in the competitive world of self-publishing.
Kathleen J. Shields is an award-winning author having won First Place Best Educational Children’s Series from the Texas Association of Authors for “The Hamilton Troll Adventures”. The Hamilton Troll series is educational and inspirational, teaching young children social skills, animal characteristics and how to handle real-life situations.
While awaiting illustrations, Shields’ writes chapter books for Tweens. While still infusing education into each story, Kathleen endeavors to entertain young readers, igniting a desire to read that will span a lifetime.
Shields’ also runs a website and graphic design company called Kathleen’s Graphics. She designs colorful, eye-catching websites, logos and advertisements for businesses and authors. She enjoys being challenged to learn new things.
Additionally, Kathleen writes an inspirational and educational blog regarding her endeavors as an author as well as a business woman and Christian. Her views are always light-hearted and thought-provoking and are intended to get the reader thinking.
For more information about the author, and her books, please visit: www.KathleensBooks.com or follow her blog at: www.KathleenJShields.com
