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Seth Godin has more sage advice for authors

Seth Godin is a remarkably savvy guy. In one short post, he has managed to build an unbelievable case for blogging as a launch pad for publishing a non-fiction book. He also hints at a disturbingly simple strategy to get … Continue reading

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The writer/publisher – part 24

Identifying your market So many people write books for noncommercial reasons that it’s a wonder that they sell any of them. When I say noncommercial, I mean writing because they have something important to say, rather than to feed themselves. … Continue reading

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The writer/publisher – part 23

Purpose is more important than making sales This may seem counter-intuitive, but it works for me. I get a great feeling of accomplishment when someone reads my book and opens the door to a brighter future. Sure, I need to … Continue reading

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The writer/publisher – part 22

Be prepared to talk to everyone about your book You have invested a big chunk of your life in writing a book. Don’t stop now, the best is yet to come! As a published author, you get to talk about … Continue reading

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