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The Unspoken Rules of Writing: Lessons Every New Author Must Learn
by ReadersMagnet | August 15, 2025 | Writing Tips | 0 comments
Whether you have just finished a book or even have an entire series already in the drafts, every new author dreams of seeing their work as a finished product ready to display on a shelf.
But like all dreams, though, there will be challenges, and these aren’t just limited to making pitches to local publishers, showing how your work stands out, or having meetings with literary agents.
In fact, the real unspoken rules for authors today may take them far from the door of any traditional publishing path. But the sooner you learn these lessons, the sooner you can get your footing and actually get a book out there ready for today’s readers to buy.
#1. Self-Publishing is Gaining Ground
Despite all the shortcomings, risks, and even scandals that you’ve been told regarding self-publishing, none of that has stopped today’s authors from making use of it to launch their book. A 2023 study found that self-published books with registered ISBNs increased by 7.2% from 2022.
This just goes to show that the combination of advancing digital tools and more marketing literacy has really helped a lot of authors make the self-publishing leap. Meanwhile, those who still want to place their bets on traditional publishing are actually at risk of never even seeing a cover for their book made.
#2. You Are a Content Creator
There are probably some older authors who think ‘content creator’ means those kids who make YouTube videos or dance on TikTok.
But in reality, the label actually applies to them and to anyone who wants to publish a book.
Books are content (literally). And for any author today who wants to draw attention to theirs, the things they will need are the same as what any aspiring content creator does. That includes:
- Platform – You need a well-built reputation and personal brand that defines your work and can be counted on to attract an audience (that may even include non-readers).
- Niche – Whatever your goal is in writing a book, there is a niche for it, and defining that niche will give your work a clearer direction.
- Target Audience – Like any product, books are best shown to people most likely to find their content engaging, or if it provides answers they are looking for.
#3. You’re Not Really Flying Solo
Don’t be fooled by the ‘self’ in self-publishing. Only a very savvy (and lucky) few can really claim to have done the work of marketing their book all on their own, and then just ride high to the top of the bestseller’s list.
The reality is that you will still need the help of marketing experts, technical staff, and other consultants when it comes to getting a book ready for distribution and promotion. The good news is that plenty of legitimate self-publishing services have those available in order to meet the rising demands coming from more self-publishing authors today.
And even if you’re still not sure, you will definitely be needing their insight, and their work stands as an example of what you must accomplish for the sake of your book.
About Writing the Book Itself
Some might look at all this and wonder what all this marketing stuff really has to do with the fine art of literature.
Well, the truth is, these will have more impact on the way your book’s content is going to be received. After all, unless you’re one of the very few people who want to just write a book but never let others read it, you’re going to need to factor all of the above.
People will only read a book if they can find it online.
People will only trust an author if their brand has built solid trust.
And, of course, doing all that work isn’t going to be easy all on your own.
So, even as you are writing your work and feel like you’ve done a great job, you won’t ever know until these three lessons get taught to you in one way or another.
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