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- Are Self-Publishing Companies "Cheating" by Removing the Hurdles to Get Your Books Published Faster? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Brent SampsonIn spite of growing evidence that self-publishing is poised to replace (or at least match) traditional publishing in the future, many conventionally published authors (and those striving to become such) still view self-publishing with contempt. They feel self-publishing companies and those ...
Views: 1840(1 vote) - Are You Advancing Confidently? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from John AOVDear High Achiever, Know what’s the most difficult part about writing a weekly newsletter, a book, a training program, or anything? The beginning. Try this test: When you are done reading this FYI, open up a Word doc. Notice the cursor … sitting on the blank white page … just blinking at ...
Views: 2707(2 votes) - 14 Ways to Grow Your Business by Publishing a Book - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Stephanie ChandlerNo matter what kind of business you are in, there is no better way to become an instant expert than by publishing a book. Better than any business card, brochure, advertisement, website or blog, a book is a powerful tool that will open doors and lead to tremendous business growth ...
Views: 2225(11 votes) - Publishing Alternative - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from William DorichOver the past two decades I have produced and printed books for The Los Angeles Times, Simon & Schuster and Random House and still enjoy relationships with a number of friends at these publishing houses. I am therefore well aware of the horror stories on the street about what is being called ...
Views: 2162 - Want to Self-Publish Your Book? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from William DorichSelf-publishing has such a romantic ring to it—that pioneer spirit or the “Don Quixote” approach to getting your title in print. Self-publishing may be the only option available to most writers these days as major publishers are facing the same hardships as the auto making industry who find ...
Views: 2237 - How Self-Publishing Your Own Book Will Build Your Business in a Lagging Economy - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2008 from Robert SkrobThe field of information marketing has opened doors to limitless opportunities for lucrative online, home-based businesses even as the global economy takes a nosedive. Now, more than ever mindful entrepreneurs are finding ways to package their expertise of information into convenient forms such ...
Views: 1856 - ***Publish Your Book And Win A Free Trip To Iraq - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 from Rose RosetreePublish that book and you might win a free trip to Iraq. It happened to me. (Not that I accepted the trip, as I'll explain later.) The purpose of this post is to help you decide whether or not to follow that dream you have of publishing a book. It's a big dream, also a mighty popular one these ...
Views: 2203 - How To Write A Book That You Don't Write - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Carol AdlerIf you want to know how to write a book that's written by someone else--i.e., a ghostwriter--make sure you know how to find a competent one, and be prepared to pay their fees. Once there was a giant ship engine that failed. The ship's owners employed one expert after another, but none of them ...
Views: 2185 - 6 Red Hot Tips To Get Your Articles Read - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2017 from Leon EdwardThere are many people who fear writing papers or articles. Many just think that it is too much effort and it is all simply pointless when no one reads it. To some people, reading articles also feels like effort, particularly if the article is dry and uninteresting. Well, articles are written in ...
Views: 1987 - Book Review: Self-Publishing Manual - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2008 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Self-Publishing. Self-Publishing is the publishing of books and other media by the authors of those works, rather than by established, third-party publishers. Modern advances in printing technology have made self-publishing easier and ...
Views: 1851 - Definition: Self-Publishing - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2008 from Douglas PakSelf-publishing is the publishing of books and other media by the authors of those works, rather than by established, third-party publishers. Although it represents a small percentage of the publishing industry in terms of sales, it has been present in one form or another since the beginning of ...
Views: 3054 - Professionally Edit For Better Odds Of Manuscript Acceptance - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2008 from Carol C. DenbowEveryone has their own style of writing. Some develop their writing skills through experience. Others just write from the heart. Either way, when your script is complete, hire an experienced copyeditor to “repair the damages.” Publishers of all kinds prefer to see a manuscript edited prior to ...
Views: 2270 - *** Instant Credibility - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2008 from Matthew MiglinWhen you are properly branding yourself and using a book as your business card, you gain instant credibility. Why? Because as a book author you are perceived to be an expert on the subject at hand. A book gives you natural credibility and expert status. That’s why, on the news, most guests ...
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