In order to succeed in publishing, one of the most important tips one can offer is to not go into it with unrealistic expectations. That is one of the most common - and costly - mistakes that beginning authors make. The best way to avoid this is to always do your research and read up on books from those who either work in the publishing industry, or have experienced success in publishing. You can see a list of great books here and collectively each of them reference the 10 most common misconceptions people tend to have about publishing. Misconception #1:...