Category Archives: Book Publishing

Synopsis How to start the questioning and exploration process that will help you discover your passion. Here are three basic questions that I believe you should ask yourself to help you start your journey to discovering your life’s passion. What … Continue reading →

Updated June 15, 2023 Subtitle Quickly and inexpensively protect your data with these simple tips Synopsis No matter the size of your business, you must have a data backup plan. No one method alone is a guarantee your data is … Continue reading →

Updated February 2, 2023 Subtitle Writing for a tightly defined segment of a larger market can be profitable Synopsis Niche marketing and micro-niche marketing are essential and powerful ingredients in the success of your book and your self-publishing business. Here’s … Continue reading →

Updated May 4, 2023 Subtitle Do not let the fear of making mistakes, costly or not, deter you from starting your new business Synopsis Although mistakes made can be our greatest teacher, they can be time-consuming and costly. So here … Continue reading →

Updated April 26, 2023 Subtitle More Reasons Self-Publishing Might Not Be for You Synopsis Here are ten more reasons why self-publishing might not suit you when trying to publish your new book. What You Will Learn 1. You will learn … Continue reading →

Synopsis Direct mail marketing and email marketing both have their advantages and disadvantages. But, both are an efficient and cost-effective way to find new customers, make new sales, up-sell to current customers, and stay connected with existing customers. And best … Continue reading →

Updated April 27, 2023 Subtitle Self-publishing can be a fascinating and profitable way to improve your career, bank account, self-esteem, and business Synopsis Self-publishing can be a fascinating and profitable way to improve your career, bank account, self-esteem, and business, … Continue reading →

Synopsis Print-on-demand (POD) publishing is a way to have books immediately printed and bound AFTER a customer places an order for the book. This can be a very efficient, fast, and cost-effective way to get books into the hands of … Continue reading →

Marketplace Or Heart: Where Do The Best Book Ideas Originate? Synopsis This is one of the initial big questions would-be authors ask when they finally decide that they want to write their first book. The answer isn’t as elusive as many might … Continue reading →

Updated April 19, 2023 Subtitle Reasons Self-Publishing Might Not Be for You Synopsis The odds against becoming a successful self-publisher can seem daunting. But if you are serious about seeing yourself in print and using your writing to help as … Continue reading →

Synopsis Self-publishing is where you, the author, bypass all the intermediaries that are involved in traditional publishing. These intermediaries do the editing, designing, illustrating, marketing, promotion, etc. of your book. As a self-publisher, you get to choose which functions you … Continue reading →

Updated June 4, 2023 Subtitle Ten steps to self-publishing your first book Synopsis These ten steps will help you painlessly jump-start your new self-publishing business. Although most of these steps are not difficult to accomplish, I believe that they will … Continue reading →

Updated February 8, 2023 Subtitle Without a plan, you and your book will flounder, and success will elude you Synopsis Whether you are about to self-publish your first book or start a micro-niche publishing company, you must have a business … Continue reading →

Synopsis Here’s a list that my wife Michele and I have created to share with other married business partner couples. We have been learning and practicing how to be good marriage partners, business partners, and writing partners, for the last 31+ … Continue reading →

Updated December 10, 2022 Synopsis Here I share with you my favorite reasons for becoming a self-publisher. As I see it, self-publishing can be a great way to enhance your current career and business, but it can, with a lot … Continue reading →

Updated January 18, 2023 Subtitle How to create a quality book that can provide an ongoing stream of income Synopsis Creating your first book might seem like a daunting task at first glance. But by devoting some time and effort … Continue reading →

Updated September 20, 2023 Subtitle Common blunders that will hurt a small business’s long-term success Synopsis What are some of the common mistakes small businesses make when starting? Here is a list of what I believe are common mistakes that … Continue reading →

Updated February 22, 2024 Subtitle How to use your employment as a resource for starting your business Synopsis Learn how to utilize your current job best to significantly improve your chances of success when starting your own business. What You … Continue reading →

Updated June 7, 2023 Subtitle Self-publish, but keep your day job Synopsis The reality is that most authors make little or no money from self-publishing. You must understand that getting your publications to make money will take time and effort. … Continue reading →

Synopsis When you’re trying to figure out what your life’s passion is, there’ll be no guarantees that it’ll be easy to figure out. The process of searching for your passion is part of the process of life – that’s just … Continue reading →