"Just Start: Overcoming the Fear of Perfection in Self-Publishing"

"Just Start: Overcoming the Fear of Perfection in Self-Publishing"

Self-publishing is an exciting but often overwhelming journey. Many aspiring authors find themselves stuck—not because they lack passion or ideas, but because they’re paralyzed by the fear of imperfection.

Is it the idea itself that feels daunting? Is it the overwhelm of managing editing, design, marketing, and all the moving parts? Or is it the quiet fear of not getting it right?

Here’s the truth: Trust your gut. Trust the seed of an idea God placed inside of you.

There’s an old saying: “If you study long, you study wrong.” Sometimes, in our quest to make everything perfect, we overthink, delay, and miss the window of opportunity God is giving us—not just for this book, but for the next one.

Perfection doesn’t exist. The beauty of self-publishing is that you can edit, refine, and re-release if needed. But you can’t improve something that doesn’t exist.

Your first step isn’t to create something perfect—it’s simply to create. Write the book. Publish the book. And then move forward to the next one. Because often, the idea God has given you isn’t just for one book. It’s a stepping stone for a legacy of stories, lessons, and wisdom that will impact others.

So, start. Trust your gut. Trust the idea. And trust that God will guide you through every next step.

What’s stopping you from getting started today? Drop a comment below—I’d love to hear your thoughts!