Category Archives: Self-Publishing

5 Selfishly Great and Satisfying Reasons to Write a Non-fiction Book

Updated January 18, 2023 Subtitle Sharing your skills, knowledge, and experiences will improve your life in surprising ways Synopsis If you like to help people improve their lives, careers, businesses, and relationships – by teaching, inspiring, and sharing your knowledge … Continue reading

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Book Review: Now All We Need Is A Title

This book is an “. . . an anecdotal account of how some of the most well-known book and play titles come to be. It is not meant to be a comprehensive compendium of every catchy title, but rather a lighthearted look at a struggle that has bedeviled writers for centuries.” Continue reading

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The 10 Reasons That Convinced Me To Become A Self-Publisher (Infographic)

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10 More Reasons Why Self-Publishing Might Not Be For You (Infographic)

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10 Reasons Why Self-Publishing Might Not Be For You (Infographic)

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Do We Write Books For “Financial Success” Or “Critical-Acclaim”?

Synopsis Do we write books for profit alone, or to gain favorable approval from others? Or is it a combination of both? Is money more important than fame? Does fame guarantee a stream of income? These questions are a good … Continue reading

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Building A Powerful Book Foreword Takes Teamwork (Infographic)

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The Introduction (Infographic)

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5 Profitable Ways To Use Your Book’s Sell Sheet

Synopsis Your sell sheet is the equivalent of your book’s resume. And, because of this, it can become a very powerful and profitable marketing tool. The five places on this list are where you can most quickly get your sell … Continue reading

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10 More Cons Of Self-Publishing: Or Why Self-Publishing Might Not Be Right For You

10 More Reasons Why Self-Publishing Might Not Be Right For You Synopsis Here are ten more reasons that explain why self-publishing might not be the right thing for you to get into when you are trying to publish your new … Continue reading

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7 Questions To Ask BEFORE Writing Your Book’s Sell Sheet

Synopsis A sell sheet is not as simplistic as it might first appear. It’s much more than a simple list of physical facts about your book, and a picture of you and your book. It’s a sophisticated and calculated strategic … Continue reading

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10 Great Reasons To Self-Publish Now

Synopsis Here are ten fantastic reasons that explain why self-publishing is a great business to get into. Now, more than ever before, self-publishing can be a fascinating and profitable way to improve your career, your bank account, your self-esteem, and … Continue reading

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What Makes A Great Sell Sheet?

Synopsis On its surface, the sell sheet might simply look like a static piece of marketing material. But, under the surface, it’s actually a practical, useful, and powerful marketing tool. Here’s a quick discussion of the 3 key ingredients needed … Continue reading

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10 Cons Of Self-Publishing: Or Why Self-Publishing Might Not Be Right For You

10 Reasons Why Self-Publishing Might Not Be Right For You Synopsis The odds against becoming a successful self-publisher can seem daunting. But, if you’re really serious about seeing yourself in print, and using your writing to help as many people … Continue reading

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What Is Self-Publishing?: A Quick Overview

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

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8 Tips To Using Testimonials And Endorsements to Promote Your Book

Synopsis Testimonials and endorsements must be an integral part of your self-published-book marketing program. They should be shown and used everywhere and anywhere you have an opportunity to show them. These eight tips will give you a very powerful way … Continue reading

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10 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Self-Publishing Your Non-Fiction Book

Synopsis If you have any hope of your book becoming popular and selling, it must look and read like a professionally designed and edited book. This will immediately show your audience that you have respect for yourself, your readers, and … Continue reading

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Jump-Start Your Self-Publishing Business In 10 Steps

10 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’ll help you quickly lay the foundation … Continue reading

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The 10 Reasons That Convinced Me To Become A Self-Publisher

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

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The 10 Commandments to Becoming a Financially Successful Self-Publisher

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

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