I remember the first time I heard the word “platform.” An agent had taken the time to call me in response to my book proposal—a good sign. Indeed, she loved the idea, my writing, and the proposal. Then came the dreaded word: “But.” I had no author platform. I’d never heard the word before. That was 10 years ago. Today,…
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If you want to write a book that inspires change in your readers, write it. The most important aspect of any inspirational book—one that inspires someone to action—is found in your desire—to write the book and to inspire others. The authors of books that create positive movements feel called to do
If you want to write a book that inspires change in your readers, write it. The most important aspect of any inspirational book—one that inspires someone to action—is found in your desire—to write the book and to inspire others. The authors of books that create positive movements feel called to do so. They feel a strong sense of purpose or…
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Today’s guest post is written by publishing attorney and author Susan Spann All authors should have a business plan for every book, regardless of which publishing path the author intends to pursue. To be clear: A business plan is not a book proposal. A proposal is a tool authors use to
Today’s guest post is written by publishing attorney and author Susan Spann All authors should have a business plan for every book, regardless of which publishing path the author intends to pursue. To be clear: A business plan is not a book proposal. A proposal is a tool authors use to sell a book “on spec” (before the book is…
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Most of us are busy. Although we might realize the benefit to our business of writing and publishing an ebook, we may feel we simply don’t have the time to write a book, especially if we are already producing a lot of content, for instance on a blog or in a newsletter. I can think of seven types of short…
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Many writers feel a strong sense of purpose or mission. This might feel like your soul purpose—something almost spiritual, a benefit you want to provide or a legacy you want to leave. It might feel like an overriding mission for your life or work—what you want to achieve. A book’s