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Are you ready for publishing?

• YOUR MINDSET:

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• Are you ready to learn?

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

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

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• Can you practice absurd levels of patience?

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• Do you read and review books by other authors?

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

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• RESEARCH:

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

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

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

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• YOUR PLATFORM:

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

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

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• YOUR BOOK:

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

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

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• PRODUCTION:

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

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

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• Are you prepared to meet deadlines?

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

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• RESOURCES and NEXT STEPS:

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• Free! Watch "So, You Want to Publish a Book" Video: https://smalltoothdog.com/contact/new-author-education

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• Free! Weekly Workshops Online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ashtpublic

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• Private Consultations ($36) https://seanthings.com

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