8 Things to do Once You’ve Finished Writing Your Book

Writing a book is not an easy task, and once you’ve finally finished, it’s time to turn your attention to your next project. If you’re trying to get published or just want to ensure that your book has the best possible chance of success, there are some things you need to do.

You have got to do more work if you want to see your writing pay off. There are a lot of steps included in the post book writing process. Below are 8 such things that will help you make the most of your writing work.

1.    Self-Edit Your Book

Take a break, read your book, and do some other tasks other than writing. It’s been a long journey and you deserve it. When you’re ready to come back to work, start by reading over what you wrote and making notes about what needs more work or is missing.

Don’t try to make it the best version at this point. All you have to do is just get your ideas down on paper so you have something to go back to later. You might want to talk with someone who knows nothing about your project and make them read it out loud.

They’ll spot things that need editing right away because they won’t be able to fill in any details with their own knowledge. Have some friends who are great writers read through the draft too. They’ll see things that you missed while you were editing your own work.

2.    Hire Professional Fiction Editors

This is the most important step in publishing. If you are not a professional editor, hire one or more professional fiction editors who can help you with your task. Editing is no less than an art and should be treated as such.

There are many different types of editing services, including developmental, copyediting, proofreading, etc. It’s worth it to invest in a good editor to help your writing make a mark in the market. Ask for references or examples of work before hiring them. Investing in a good editor will do wonders for your writing skills and sense of accomplishment with your final product.

Don’t publish immediately because this will leave an incomplete draft that might not have been fully edited yet. You can unpublish until you’re ready to upload the completed draft and release date.

3.    Get Feedback from Editors

The first thing you should do once you have finished writing your book is to get feedback from editors. We know it’s tough to be as objective about your own work as you would be about someone else’s, but publishing a book is all about putting your best work forward and presenting the best version of yourself and your story.

A good editor will help polish the rough aspects of your manuscript. They’ll make sure that everything makes sense and that each character has a clear voice. They can help give your novel an overall theme or idea so that readers are able to understand what they are reading better.

Finally, they can identify areas where changes need to be made so that the flow of the novel is consistent with your thoughts. A good editor also knows what publishers are looking for at any given time and will tell you if your story fits with what they’re interested in buying.

4.    Set up Social Media Accounts

Setting up social media accounts for your book is a crucial step in marketing your book. This can be done on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. These platforms will allow you to post updates about your writing process and give you a platform to advertise when the book is finished.

They are also great marketing tools, as potential readers are more likely to follow you because they have an idea of who you are as an author. The point of these posts isn’t to sell your book, but instead to engage with people who like what they see in order to decide whether to purchase it or not once it’s published.

5.    Join Online Author Communities

One of the best things you can do after finishing your book is to join an online community of writers and publishers. Joining one or more communities will help you stay motivated, get feedback, and find new friends who are on the same journey as you. It’s also a great way to meet other authors.

These communities allow you to be part of a group that has a shared interest in writing and self-publishing your work. It will help you market your book and will assist in post-writing processes like getting it edited and published.

6.    Decide Which Platform to Publish on

When deciding which platform to publish on, there are many factors to consider. Different platforms offer different benefits, and you should determine which one is the best for you depending on what you’re looking for.

For example, if you want people to be able to buy your book in stores, then it’s not a good idea to use self-publishing websites like Amazon. However, if you don’t consider selling your book in stores but want more exposure from blog reviews or media coverage, then Amazon might be a good choice.

7.    Decide Your Book’s Price

If you want to set a price for your book, it can be helpful to compare it to similar books in the genre. Pricing your book too high may put readers off, and price too low will mean you don’t consider your writing so good or up to the standard.

It’s important that you do some research before deciding on a price point. Decide how you want people to purchase your book. Amazon publishing option is a great way for authors with little marketing experience or without an established publisher to get their work out there and available on Amazon.

Unpublished authors who have physical copies of their work need to have them printed or use online printing services if they have their own distribution network. If not, they can list their book on websites that distribute e-books in different formats.

8.    Find a Book Cover Designer

You can either hire a professional to design your book cover, or you can use templates found on online sources. Using a template is the best option if you are designing your own book cover because it will ensure some cost savings.

A professional designer is also preferable if you have a complex design in mind and have the budget for it. Don’t forget to leave space at the top of your book cover for information such as title, author name, and publication date. 

Will Fastiggi
Will Fastiggi

Originally from England, Will is an Upper Primary Coordinator now living in Brazil. He is passionate about making the most of technology to enrich the education of students.

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