SPA Girls Podcast - EP277 - Answering Newbie Questions

<p>Today we’re responding to questions from listeners who are just starting their self-publishing journey. From earning expectations to how to learning “All The Things” and being overwhelmed, we’ve got you covered!</p> <p> </p> <p>Some of questions answered:</p> <p>- What type of writing SHOULD I focus on? Is genre important for good earnings?</p> <p>- Are my expectations realistic? How am I going to support myself during this process? How much can I expect to earn?</p> <p>- What do I have to know about self-publishing, there’s so much to learn! Can I just write and pay someone else to do the rest?</p> <p>- How do I build a platform? What even IS a platform?</p> <p>- What’s the one piece of advice you’d give someone starting out today?</p> <p> </p> <p>Remember, every single step of self-publishing is covered here on the podcast in detail – make sure to search on our website <a href= "http://www.SPAGirlsPodcast.com">www.SPAGirlsPodcast.com</a> for the topic, and the episodes will come right up.</p> <p>Facebook group mentioned is Author Support Network by Marie Force: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/1020661671348562">https://www.facebook.com/groups/1020661671348562</a></p> <p> </p> <p>David Gaughran’s excellent post about vanity publishers is here: <a href= "https://davidgaughran.com/vanity-press-media-author-solutions/">https://davidgaughran.com/vanity-press-media-author-solutions/</a></p> <p> </p> <p>YES! It’s true – the SPA Girls will be launching an online Get Started Self-Publishing Course in the next few months. Make sure to sign up for our newsletter and you’ll be the first to know when it launches: <a href= "http://www.selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/join/">http://www.selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/join/</a></p> <p> </p> <p>✔️  Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter with tips and resources for self-publishing authors <a href= "http://www.selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/join/">http://www.selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/join/</a></p> <p>✔️  You’ll find all the show notes and SPA Girls podcast