The 5 Biggest MISTAKES New Authors Make (and how to avoid them)

Nobody tells you this when you're starting out: the biggest mistakes new authors make usually have NOTHING to do with the writing itself. 😬 In this episode of The Kate and Abbie Show, we're getting real about the 5 biggest mistakes we made when we were first starting out as published authors—things like hiding our work for way too long, letting perfectionism stall our progress, and ignoring the business side of being an author. These are common pitfalls that hold writers back for YEARS... and the wild part is, most people don't even realize they're making them.

If you're serious about becoming a published author (not just writing a book, but actually building a career around it), this episode is for you!

💬 Be honest: which of these mistakes are you making RIGHT NOW? Tell us in the comments—no judgment, we've been there.
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00:00 what are the biggest author mistakes?
02:10 mistake 1: waiting too long to share your work
06:16 mistake 2: trying to be everywhere
10:35 mistake 3: not building an email list early
15:30 mistake 4: perfectionism
20:38 mistake 5: treating writing like a hobby
24:58 join the discussion! comment below!

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