Becoming The Next Best Selling Author: 5 Things You Have To Know

Today, there are a lot of writers looking for the best way to get recognition for their works and just clear the stands off their books for once. But sometimes it seems all efforts are fruitless and useless as a lot of the publishers and agents reject manuscripts continuously. This discourages new and upcoming writers from going paperback and even getting published at all. 

Due to the fear and lack of information young and new writers have, here are 5 things you have to know if you want to become the next best selling author.

Start and Finish A Project

You cannot become the next best selling author without a book to publish. 

A lot of writers get incoming overflowing ideas daily and start diverse stories at almost the same time. Cutting your attention into finishing all at once to present them to a publisher or agent to view and pick the best storyline will take an awfully long time. Also, numerous projects at a time will cause confusion and character build up and quality of writing will not be up to par. The journey to becoming the next best thing in the literary world begins with one book. Focus on just that one story, build it to become magnificent. Tell your tale in that one book and complete the project. Only then can you start the journey to stardom.

Create A Presence For Your Name

A lot of writers sell their first book by chance and their next books by name. Building a brand through self-publicity, engaging readers and interacting with the general public either by social media or novel review sites will boost reputation and bring fans along the journey to stardom. Once you have a book completed, work on engaging the small population which recognizes your name for small works and little pieces. That little group has the ability to multiply itself, especially in an environment which uplifts their importance. A musician's image which appeals to the crowd will draw in more fans to his or her music. The same concept works for authors.

Strategize Sales And Publicity

In order to become the best, you have to work towards becoming the best. The journey of a book begins after the writer concludes the end. Deliberately strategize your book's publicity, targeting the right demographic and platforms for the genre of your book. Learn how to market your book here.

Do Not Expect Overnight Success

A great number of people believe famous authors are famous by chance and not overtime. No matter how immediate or "lucky" one might seem, there is absolutely nothing like an overnight success. The system out in place by agents and publicists are designed for time control. Let time to its work. 

Do Not Sleep On A First Book

Despite the unsuccessful or lagging sale of a first novel, a lot of authors give up and decide to drop the pen. Many bestsellers are not the first selling. The goal is to keep trying until the goal is met. If you believe in your ability to tell a story, never give up, the world is yet to see last of your works. 

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