Overcoming Fears and Doubts in Self-Publishing My Middle Grade Science Fiction Novel

As a writer, the idea of self-publishing my middle grade science fiction novel has always been both exciting and daunting. On the one hand, I'm thrilled to have complete creative control over my book and to bring it to life exactly as I envisioned it. On the other hand, there are so many fears and doubts that come along with self-publishing, particularly for a first-time author like myself.

 

One of the biggest concerns I have is whether I'm going to make any money from self-publishing my book. Will it be a financial success, or will I end up losing money? Is it worth the investment to print and distribute my book, or will it be a waste of resources? These are questions that run through my mind on a regular basis and can be discouraging, to say the least.

 

Another fear I have is whether my book is ever going to get out into the world. Will it be discovered by readers, or will it get lost in the vast sea of self-published books? Will anyone even care about my story and characters, or will it all have been for nothing? These are the thoughts that keep me up at night, and I know I'm not alone in feeling this way.

 

At times, I've also found myself struggling with imposter syndrome. Am I really a good enough writer to self-publish my book? Is my writing good enough to stand up against other middle grade science fiction novels? These thoughts can be incredibly damaging and can make me question my abilities as a writer.

 

Despite all of these fears and doubts, I'm learning to overcome them by focusing on the reasons why I decided to self-publish my book in the first place. I wrote this book because I was passionate about it and wanted to share my story with others. I wanted to bring my characters and world to life and share them with readers who will appreciate them. And most importantly, I wanted to follow my dream of becoming a published author. 

I may not know exactly what the future holds, but I'm taking this chance and putting my work out into the world. Whether it becomes a financial success or not, I know that I will have fulfilled my dream of becoming a published author and that is what truly matters.