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Are you ready for publishing?

• YOUR MINDSET:

• Are you ready to learn?

• Do you have a sense of humor about yourself and your work?

• Are you cooperative, collaborative, and friendly with others?

• Can you practice absurd levels of patience?

• Do you read and review books by other authors?

• Are you prepared for a variety of responses to your book once it is published?

• RESEARCH:

• Have you researched your audience and/or the buyers for your book?

• Have you created the image (or the avatar) for the reader of your book?

• Can you identify what sets your book apart from others in the same genre or field?

• YOUR PLATFORM:

• Do you have (or are you building) a strong social media presence?

• Are you open to meeting and speaking with your readers at live events or online?

• YOUR BOOK:

• Have you written (or in progress) on a book?

• Are you open to exploring different publishing methods for your book?

• PRODUCTION:

• Can you be open and honest about the quality of your writing or illustrating?

• Are you open to editing and revisions of your work?

• Are you prepared to meet deadlines?

• Do you have funds set aside for the marketing and outreach for your book?

• RESOURCES and NEXT STEPS:

• Free! Watch "Five Things to Know about Modern Publishing" Video: authortip.com

• Affordable ($12): "Get Past Procrastination" Training: mindset15.com

• Free! Monthly Workshops Online: topublishabook.com

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