What is it with us self-published authors, we don’t take too kindly to suggestions that our initial ideas may need to be re-worked? The first time author brings a stubbornness to the market which holds them hostage and resistant to advice.

Maybe that is not you but I had to admit some things over the past 17 years related to my self-published book. When I did my story I struggled with whether I was approaching the market with something that was saleable. To my surprise when I did enter the internet market I quickly realized there were millions of books on abuse, many stories similar to mine, and a good many written by the experts.

Though I wanted to have an internet presence I chose not to right away. Instead I opted to go local. That turned out to be the best choice for me.  Looking back I am glad I made the decision to work my local market. The competition on the internet is fierce. You are in the market with the experts and the seasoned Gurus who have mastered internet marketing, so getting noticed can be frustrating, time consuming and not profitable right away.

The local market profits can be a hedge against the slow uncertain ride to making profits on the internet. Had I dived into the internet with what I knew back then I would have died out broke. The internet market requires a different approach. There is a lot of competition. You may have to change titles, learn how to write keyword content and become proficient in working the social media. 

I believe the first time author should establish their presence in the local market first. Why? It is an opportunity to work out the kinks, adjust to your new position as author, gain experience in sharing your book topic, etc., build confidence, learn what it takes to make the internet profitable and work it as you go, along with your local business. 

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