SPA Girls Podcast – EP018 – The Right Mental Attitude for Self Publishing

Self Publishing Authors Podcast Welcome to the 18th episode of the SPA Girls Podcast. This week we delve into the fascinating topic of the mental attitude you’ll need to succeed as a self-publisher. It’s not a matter of just posting your book up on Amazon and waiting for the money to roll in… You’ll need a few things like grit and determination to see you through to the end result that you’re aiming for.

We talk about the things we love about self-publishing, and the things we find difficult, plus a few of the coping mechanisms that we use to keep ourselves sane… Don’t miss out on the fun, listen today!

Mindset of a self-published author – how can you prepare yourself?

Challenges

-It’s a risk jumping into this world, you won’t have the security of a steady income immediately. There is no sick pay and no one will finance your summer break.

-Upskilling can be daunting, and learning new technology in a changing landscape is always challenging. You need to become your own publishing house and it can be scary!

-Being disciplined. You need to almost have a split personality. The creative hat and the business hat, and you need to find time in your day for both.

-Fear of failure. Is my book good enough? Will anyone buy it?

Don’t let the challenges overwhelm you! Break each thing down and tackle one at a time.

-YouTube is your friend!

Remember that its humor nature to hate change, but we, as self-publishers need to embrace it. Advancement means the tools of our industry are always evolving.

 

 What tools can you use to keep your mindset positive?

-Ask for help, there is a big community out there online and some wonderful people more than willing to offer advice.

-Build your community like we discussed in previous podcasts.

-Learn what motivates you, because no one else will get you to your keyboard every day.

-Think positively. Focus on your goals and the future. Read and listen to things that lift your mood, and spend time with people who don’t suck the life out of you.

-If things get on top of you, then get away from your computer and take five. Listen to music, stretch, go for a walk, or as Shar does, stick your hands in compost (ewww). Do something to change your mindset.

-Self-doubt is infectious, find a way to see those signs in yourself, and take steps to refocus your mind. If meditation works for you then do it. If you need a mantra then write one, that’s what we do right…write!

-As writers, we’re quite a sensitive bunch, and spend a lot of time in our heads, understand when need a break.

-Writing is a solitary occupation and can be lonely, so find your tribe!

-Be flexible, things change, so roll with it!

-Set your goals and when you reach them, give yourself a pat on the back.

-Have some hobbies that distance you from writings.

-Remember to focus on what needs to be done, try not to get off task, because that can be hard at the end of the day when you realize you haven’t achieved what you wanted.

-Your mind is a powerful thing, channel it!

-Remember that things are changing and roll with it. We’re pioneers, the new breed of Writers and it’s awesome to be part of this ever changing self-publishing world.

-Remember that we have the power to write for ourselves, because we are in control.

-Look after yourself, you’re in this for the long haul, so take care of your biggest asset…you.

 

 Links

The Naked Truth about Self-publishing

https://www.headspace.com/

 

Author: SPA Girls

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