What does it really take to produce a best-selling self-published book? A lot of hard work and a professional attitude…
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Do-It-Yourself Publishing: Is It For You?
I frequently get asked, “What, if any, benefit is there to traditionally publishing a book?” This question typically comes from…
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Is Publishing Your Book a Business Venture?
I’m constantly preaching to writers that they must wear not only a writer’s hat but a businessperson’s hat. So, I…
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The economics of Independent vs. Traditional Publishing
Everyone knows traditionally published authors lose an enormous amount of money on each book sale to their publishers. That’s why…
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The Importance of Knowing Your Readers
Earlier this week I wrote about best selling author Seth Godin’s announcement that he would no longer use traditional publishing…
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Is it Time to Throw in the Traditional Publishing Towel?
Today best-selling author and long-time marketing and publishing industry expert Seth Godin announced he will never again traditionally publish a…
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Why You Shouldn’t Publish Your Manuscript Without an Editor
As a nonfiction editor, as well as a writing coach and publishing mentor, I’ve seen a lot of manuscripts come…
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