7 Million-Dollar Mistakes I See Bestselling Authors Make (Over and Over Again)


From the desk of Fred Jones —
Attorney. Counselor. Coach. Creator of Bestseller Overnight.


Let me shoot straight with you.

I’ve helped hundreds of authors hit bestseller status.

But let’s be real…

The title “bestselling author” means nothing if you don’t know what to do next.

Here are 7 million-dollar mistakes I see bestselling authors make—again and again—especially right after they taste a little success:


Mistake #1: They think they know how to make someone else a bestseller.

Truth? They don’t.
They hit a goal, but they haven’t built a repeatable process.
They climbed the mountain once—and now they’re trying to give tours without a map.


Mistake #2: They don’t know what they don’t know.

They’ve got just enough knowledge to feel confident—and just enough to be dangerous.
➡️ Dangerous to themselves.
➡️ Dangerous to their clients.
➡️ Dangerous to their bank account.


Mistake #3: They start listening to people they just met yesterday.

Yes—somebody who just joined the same program.
Someone who’s never built a business.
Now they’re taking notes from strangers instead of sticking with the guide that got them here.


Mistake #4: They chase advice that’s popular—but not legal.

I’m not just a coach.

I’m a counselor-at-law.
If your coach can’t explain contracts, copyright, trademarks, or client liability—you’re flying blind in a hurricane.

Mistake #5: They stop investing in themselves.

They get a little win… and hit cruise control.
But what got you here won’t get you there.

You stop growing, you stop earning. Period.

Mistake #6: They forget who helped them rise.

They forget the system, the structure, and the strategies that got them on the map.
Then they try to build a business on vibes and hashtags.
No infrastructure. No leadership. No clue.

That’s not a business. That’s a liability.

Mistake #7: They become uncoachable.

They stop listening.
They stop showing up.
And when they do show up...

They're:

  • Eating on camera
  • Camera off
  • Distracted
  • Late
  • Unfocused

Let me say this with love and clarity:

If that’s how you show up for your coach,
that’s how your clients will show up for you.

You can’t lead what you won’t model.
You can’t build what you won’t invest in.
You can’t sustain what you shortcut.


📚 You’ve got a bestseller…

Now it’s time to build a business.

That means:
✅ Structure
✅ Strategy
✅ Coaching
✅ Accountability
✅ And yes… some hard truth.


You didn’t sign up to look successful.

You signed up to become the kind of person who can create success over and over again.

Let’s build that kind of legacy together.


👉 Next Step:

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Let’s get to work.

I’ll help you build the business your book promised the world.
Don’t just be a bestselling author.
Become a bankable brand.

Respectfully and relentlessly,
Fred Jones, Esq.
Attorney | Coach | Counselor | Creator of Bestseller Overnight

You Are Worthy Newsletter

What if you could turn your story into a bestselling book before you’ve even finished writing it—and transform it into a thriving, million-dollar business? Hi, I’m Dr. Fred Jones, and I’ve been in the Intellectual Property (IP) game since 1991. I’m not just an attorney specializing in IP; I’m a former business law and ethics professor who walked away from the traditional path to build a wildly successful business helping people like YOU write, publish, and profit.Here’s the truth: I took a simple $0.99 ebook—yes, less than the cost of a cup of coffee—and turned it into a million-dollar empire. If I can do it, you can too.Now, I’m dedicated to helping aspiring authors, entrepreneurs, and creatives unlock their potential. Through my Bestseller Newsletter and coaching programs, I teach you how to:Write and launch a bestseller—even if your manuscript isn’t finished.Protect your ideas and intellectual property in the age of AI.Build a brand and business around your book that generates income for years to come.I’m not just about books; I’m about transformation. Because your story isn’t just words on a page—it’s your ticket to freedom, influence, and impact.Are you ready to stop dreaming and start doing? Join me now, and let’s turn your writing passion into a profitable legacy.

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