Hi Danielle and hi everybody! This is Michael Teferi here! Here are the pictures of myself with my two poetry books, one at a time! Please let me know your thoughts and opinions about them with me! FYI, I have decided to wait until I get published going forward. I just honestly need to be discovered! Here is my free, brand new Author Website: https://michaelteferi.author-pages.com

Most self-published books fail not because the author is bad, but because the strategy is weak. Common mistakes include: • Choosing the wrong niche • Poor book covers • Weak titles & descriptions • No marketing strategy • Wrong keywords • Low-quality content • Giving up too early Self-publishing is more than just uploading a book you need the right strategy to attract readers and make sales. 🚀 What do you think is the biggest mistake beginners make in self-publishing? Have you ever tried publishing a book before? 👇

First off, it's NOT the same as formatting a novel! With a novel, as long as you set the correct guidelines up front, all you really need to do is upload the text and everything will fall into place...for the most part. Not with children's books! There are so many moving parts when it comes to the design especially if the illustrator does not include the text in the picture. (TIP- if this is your first children's book, find an illustrator that will fully incorporate the text! This will save you time and money.) Are you formatting yourself? If so, what platform and tools are you using?

Just curious how you guys do it when self-publishing on KDP. Do you upload when ready and release immediately? Or, do you schedule your release? If scheduling, how long do you schedule it for? A month? Two months etc?

Hi everyone, I am just about to return to Australia (Byron Basy - Gold Coast) after being in the UK for 2 years. I have self-published 3 books and am looking to spend more time as a writer .. Looking forward to learning and connecting ..