I first wanted to write a book when I was 24-years old working in Hong Kong. I carried this passion through my 20's and 30's. It wasn't until I started writing philosophy papers that I realized I could write original poems from my theories. One day I was struck with the creative muse! Twenty minutes later I completed six poems. I started creating websites to showcase my … [Read more...]
Self-Publishing Success: How You Can Earn $30,000 a Month with POD Publishing
When I went to publish my book, Planting Design Illustrated, I received lots of interest from traditional publishers. But they wanted to make a lot of changes including adding a co-author. These were changes that would have made me dislike my own book! So, I turned to self-publishing. At the time, making a lot of money was not at the top of my priorities. I simply wanted to … [Read more...]
Tips for Self Publishing Your Book
If you want to self-publish, or otherwise pay for publication, there are many choices, all dictated by your budget and your reasons for wanting to self-publish. But understand this: You are only self-publishing if you own the ISBN (International Standard Book Number) on the book. This means that you've gone to www.ISBN.org and purchased a bank of ISBNs or have bought one from … [Read more...]