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Yup, that's my concern. I watched a booktube video today about "toxic positivity" saying as much. That's a tricky one. Some people simply don't review books they are going to be negative about, and so, therefore, appear overly positive. Then there is the issue of appreciating the work it takes to write a book and taking that into account. And avoiding being critical for entertainment's sake.

Hi Arron, yes, very difficult to do for free but you can keep the costs pretty low if you work at it. There is one thing I would consider essential. 1. ISBNs. They are expensive in the UK. (Can you believe they are free if you live in Canada?!). You could use the "free" ISBNs offered by Amazon and other publishers but you are giving away your publication rights if you do. That's it. But, if you want your book to look professional, you are going to need software for interior formatting, because doing it yourself in WORD is a hassle and rarely looks good. I use Vellum which is medium expensive (and I think it only works on Mac?). But, I would say it is worth every penny. Next, I would recommend buying a cover from one of the on-line cover stores (around about $100), because a professional looking cover will make a big difference. I make my own covers, but that is because I have a little training as an artist. My other expenses are Canva, where I buy the "professional level" access on a monthly basis only when I need it, and ProWritingAid/Grammerly, which I only buy access to when I need them.

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Thank you for the advice! Right at the moment I have gotten into this stubborn frame of mind where I am determined to go this alone and beat the system myself. I think it is partly a reaction to the indifference I have experienced with editors at magazines and a resulting lack of confidence in my writing ability. I think if an agent approved my work I'd not believe them and suspect some ulterior motive :))

@@guyriddihough My friend, look at the size of you and then look at the size of the system. And then ask yourself, which has the most energy? And do you think you have enough energy to beat the system? But you do have enough energy to play the system, to work the system. And enough intelligence to analyse the system. To get on you must do what works not what your ego wants. Tough words but it's a tough business. I've written 86 novels and had six best sellers so I kinda know what I'm talking about. And it's best that you give the public what they want, not what you think they want. Best wishes to you.