When I self-published my first book back in 2012' comparing my writing journey to other author's at the time was something that I often did, and I have to admit this was not a good thing. The truth is no author should ever compare their publishing journey with another author's publishing journey. Yet, I have found so many authors doing just that out on social media groups. They will say things like; my book is so much better than that book that has sold thousands of copies, so why isn't my book selling? I have also found that this is generally stressing them out. Hey, I can relate...been there, done that!Here is a video discussing this subject of comparison...
So are you an author who is somewhat frustrated with your book sales and wonder why other writers are more successful? Are you constantly comparing your writing and story as being better than theirs? Take my words for it this is only hurting you!
It was when I finally stopped comparing my writing journey with other writers that I saw growth in what I was writing and what I was doing. It was when I finally realized that my own writing journey was just my own that I went back to loving what I truly do, and that is writing and creating a story. I'm willing to admit here that I am still looking for my large group of readers, but I have found peace in just knowing that I am creating my stories and that I am able to publish them for the world to read. This was something I wasn't able to do many years back before self-publishing became so available on the internet.
My best advice to you is to stop comparing your journey to another author's journey and just keep loving what you are writing and creating. They always say that if you do what you love the money will follow. My feeling is, just keep doing what you love whether the money comes or not. I truly believe the rest will work itself out on its own in the end.
In my next blog entry, I am going to discuss what size you should consider if you are creating your own Paperback book.
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