When a writer hires me to carry out a copyedit, I usually ask them if they’ve followed any particular style guide. Quite often, I find they haven’t even heard of the term, but style guides are a useful thing to know about, especially if you’re self-publishing, so let’s get into …
Not every writer has the same goal. Some want to see their books become bestsellers, some feel they have an important story to tell, while others are just excited about the experience of being published. All are equally valid.
Try to work out what you think you might want from publishing your book. Hopefully then you’ll be able to work out which way you want to go.