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8 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Custom Publishing Service to Help You Self-Publish Your Book

July 7, 2011 by Stephanie Chandler

Long before I owned a publishing company, I started out by self-publishing my first book (which led to numerous opportunities!). Like most new authors, I had to start from the beginning and investigate my options. Trying to navigate the world of self-publishing was like driving in a dark rainstorm without a map. It was completely overwhelming. Years later when I decided to … [Read more...]

50 Ways to Transform Content into Information Products

June 29, 2011 by Stephanie Chandler

Any content you have created can be reworked and turned into multiple information products. Here is an idea list from Stephanie Chandler to get you started. Books Mini-books (they don’t all have to read like novels!) Booklets Ebooks Special reports White papers Workbooks Worksheets Templates Resource lists Database of … [Read more...]

How to Write a Book: 8 Easy Steps to Get it Done Quickly!

June 21, 2011 by Stephanie Chandler

Studies show that up to 80% of people have considered writing a book. And while this may sound like a major undertaking, it just might be easier than you think. It’s also one of the best ways to establish yourself as an authority in your field. Authoring a book can impress clients, attract media attention, help you book speaking engagements, and much more. Following are … [Read more...]

How to Write a Book Proposal – And Why You Should Even if You Plan to Self-Publish

June 13, 2011 by Stephanie Chandler

A book proposal is required when pitching a manuscript to literary agents or editors in pursuit of landing a traditional book deal. Similar to a business plan for an entrepreneur, writing a book proposal forces the author to dig in and do some important research while also planning the details of the book. Though you can certainly self-publish a book without a proposal, this … [Read more...]

8 Ways Nonfiction Authors Can Use Google Alerts

June 3, 2011 by Stephanie Chandler

One of my favorite free services is Google Alerts, an internet monitoring service that sends e-mail notification when keywords or phrases you identify appear online. This service is a goldmine for authors because it allows you to track mentions of your work, competition, and more. Here are some Google Alerts you should be sure to create: 1. Author Name – Track your name so … [Read more...]

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