In my last post, I talked about why project management is the most underrated side of writing a book. One of the things I mentioned (repeatedly) is that every book project encounters pitfalls. Most of these pitfalls are the same for every book – and they are dangers that new authors may not even exist. They float out there like icebergs ahead, ready to sink you with little notice.

Be prepared, as the Boy Scouts say. Here are a few of the icebergs looming in your future, and how to avoid them. (more…)