7 Ways Successful Creatives Think Differently than Unsuccessful Ones
I have worked with authors for more than three decades. Based on my observations, here are 7 characteristics that separate the highly successful ones from the others.
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How Reading Old Books Gives Us New Perspective
If we must choose between old books and new ones, we should always select an old one. C.S. Lewis provides three reasons why.
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What You Need to Negotiate a Fantastic Book Deal
Let’s say you’ve always wanted to write a book. What would you do if a publisher made you an offer today? What if a deal was waiting in…
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Do You Have a Book inside You? Don’t Miss My Free New Video Series
[limit to=”website”]Eighty percent of people think they have a book inside them. I bet you’re one. But the idea of getting published can feel overwhelming. Where do you…
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What the Success of Bibliotheca Tells Us About the Future of Publishing
I'm not sure if you noticed, but something amazing just happened in the world of publishing. And I think it's a sign we all could benefit from noticing.…
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3 Ways to Make Your Products Remarkable
At the Launch Conference a few months ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with New York Times bestselling author, Lysa TerKeurst and interview her about her…
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Should Books Be Priced According to Their Length?
I have read long books that were worthless and short books that were invaluable. That’s why I don’t believe books should be priced according to their length.
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7 Steps to Launching Your Next Big Project
Launching anything new is tough. But the challenges are predictable. Here's how to take them on one at a time and win.
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Forget the Royalties—Just Give Your Book Away
Most authors focus on generating royalties from their book sales. In this guest post from Dan Miller he explains why it is better to focus on generating business.
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How to Use Free to Drive Your Marketing Strategy
In the last decade, we have witnessed the “free revolution.” While this might not be a viable business model, it can be a brilliant marketing strategy. Here are…
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The First Step You Must Take to Get Your Book Published
If you want to get a book published, you must start by creating a formal book proposal. Here are three reasons why and how you can get started.
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How to Secure Raving Endorsements for Your Product or Service
If you are going to succeed as a creative, you must secure third-party endorsements for you products. Here is a step-by-step plan for getting the endorsements you want.
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