It’s an exciting time to be a self-published author, but mistakes can doom your book.
One of the most common mistakes self-publishers make is sloppy proofreading.
Errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, word usage, and so on are one of the primary reasons for negative book reviews and returns. A good proofreader will catch and correct those errors.
When I spoke to the Space Coast Writers’ Guild about mistakes self-publishers make, here’s what I had to say about sloppy proofreading:
Related post: Self Publishing Predictions for the 2020s
Jacquelyn Lynn is an inspirational author, ghostwriter, and self-publishing consultant whose credits include more than 45 books, 3,000+ magazine articles, ebooks, blogs, white papers, and more.
Jacquelyn's latest book is Christian Business Almanac: The Ultimate Daily Guide for Kingdom-Driven Entrepreneurs and Leaders.
She is the author of the nonfiction books Simple Facts About Self-Publishing (Second Edition), Words to Work By: 31 devotions for the workplace based on the Book of Proverbs and Finding Joy in the Morning: You can make it through the night as well as the novel Choices (A Joyful Cup Story). With her husband, she is the co-creator of several coloring books for adults and the novelty My Book About series.
Jacquelyn's latest book is Christian Business Almanac: The Ultimate Daily Guide for Kingdom-Driven Entrepreneurs and Leaders.
She is the author of the nonfiction books Simple Facts About Self-Publishing (Second Edition), Words to Work By: 31 devotions for the workplace based on the Book of Proverbs and Finding Joy in the Morning: You can make it through the night as well as the novel Choices (A Joyful Cup Story). With her husband, she is the co-creator of several coloring books for adults and the novelty My Book About series.
Latest posts by Jacquelyn Lynn (see all)
- Why the World Benefits from Billionaires - August 4, 2025
- Should You Use AI for Audiobook Narration? - July 28, 2025
- Book Review: The Science of Leadership - July 15, 2025
