If you feel overwhelmed by the idea of writing a full-length book, here’s one tactic that helps many of my clients begin writing–and end up with a finished product they can sell. Write a short book, e-book or tip book. I’ve written short books that range in length from 24 pages to 48. The fact that they are short makes…
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As iPad Sales Increase, So Do E-book Purchases
Today the news in the publishing world supports what I heard this weekend from self-publishing guru and publishing “futurist” Dan Poynter: Authors must be publishing ebooks. Apple reported Tuesday afternoon that it sold 7.3 million iPads in the quarter ended December 25, up from 4.2 million in the previous quarter. “Since the company released the tablet in April, it has…
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Write and Publish a Book Before It's Too Late
Okay, so, I have to admit it. Dan Poynter told me I am a procrastinator. He told me to get my short books, which are available in print and ebook versions only on CopyWright Communications and Pure Spirit Creations websites, onto Smashwords, and to sit down and finish one of my books or self-publish the manuscripts that are complete (I…
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Subitting Self-Published Books to Publishers and Agents
I had the extreme pleasure and honor of spending two days with Dan Poynter, author of over 100 books including Writing Nonfiction. I’m the workshop chair for my branch of the California Writers Club, and I brought him in to do a workshop. I picked him up on Friday and spent the day with him. Then I picked him up…
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What Does It Take to Publish a Spiritual Book?
Not too long ago I heard a panel of acquisition editors speak about publishing spiritual books. Here are a few of the things they had to say about the books and authors they are now publishing: They want books that are the author’s life purpose. They want want authors who have a passion for their subject. They want books that…
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