Standards for “success” vary for different fields and different people. Here are some of the indicators of success in self-publishing. Choose what makes you happy, and successful.
- You finish writing your first book (or tenth book).
- You have a printed copy in your hand.
- One copy is sold.
- You get your first check.
- One hundred copies are sold.
- One thousand (or one million) copies are sold.
- You get your first good review.
- Your book is on a bestseller list.
- You are interviewed on TV.
- Your picture is on the cover of Time.
- You are recognized and greeted by strangers.
- You earn back the cost of publishing.
- Your boss gives you a raise.
- You get a better job.
- You make enough money to quit your day job.
- You make enough money to stop writing.
- The person you had a crush on years ago—but wasn’t interested in you—is now interested in you.
Getting on the cover of Time is only a success if your picture doesn't have a big red "X" on it. Got my issue yesterday.
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