Self-Published Success

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Jeff Bezos started Amazon as an online bookstore, so of course we're a little biased in his favor. But this quote of his really got us going. And it made us think of some advice authors can use to reduce stress. The quote? "One important thing to note about stress is that stress primarily comes from not taking action over something that you can have some control over." Let's dive in to how we can apply this to writing, to business, and to life.

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Ready to start that stress-free authorship journey?

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NewChristopher Glatis is an award-winning filmmaker, a lifelong seeker, and the author of When Your Mind Screams: Finding Peace and Confidence in the Midst of Anxiety. After being diagnosed with anxiety disorder in college, he became determined to overcome what he initially thought was a weakness. He shares his story through his book, his films, and is here today to show you, the author, how your biggest weakness can become your greatest teacher. - - - Follow Chris and all his writing and filmmaking efforts on his website, https://www.christopherglatis.com/ And buy his book, When Your Mind Screams, on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Nre7gD - - - Ready to get started with your own book project? Visit www.VisionaryLiterary/com/Resources to get started (FREE!) today.

Reginald James hosts the Sprint Hard, Iterate Fast Podcast. He is also a startup founder, The Lifestyle Tech Career Coach, and CEO of Beaker & Flint, a digital product resource consultancy based in Melbourne, Australia. In addition, he is the author of The Resilient ScaleUp. After learning business scaling practices the hard way, he's finally found a roadmap for scaling success, and he wants to share it with the world. In this episode, he does just that. - - - Get your copy of The Resilient ScaleUp here: https://amzn.to/3N0swPo Ready to write your own book? Get the free comprehensive guide at www.visionaryliterary.com/freebook

Fear holds too many people back from pursuing their dreams. You've taken a leap of faith to start your business or brand. Don't stop there. Take the leap of faith to publish that book, too. And kick fear's a$$. - - Don't let price be the fear that holds you back. We have free resources so you can overcome that. Visit www.visionaryliterary.com/resources to gain access to those free resources.

Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings, The Farrelly Brothers, Jonathan Nolan and Christopher Nolan, …and dozens (if not hundreds) of other writing partnerships have created memorable stories, both through cinema and books. These weren’t one-time, co-authored pieces. These duos created lifelong writing partnerships and published multiple titles together. And you can, too. In this episode, we discuss the 5 main benefits of having a writing partner. - - - Know the perfect writing partner? Great. Grab them and then download your free roadmap to authorship here: www.visionaryliterary.com/freebook

Want to be our next guest? First, you need to be an author. Get started for free today: www.VisionaryLiterary.com/Resources to get started for FREE. - - - Welcome to Self-Published Success, the podcast where we uncover the strategies and insights behind the triumphs of self-published authors. In this episode, we are thrilled to have Shawn Shewchuk, The #1 Results Coach and renowned Productivity Speaker. With his extensive media presence and two bestselling books, he has captivated audiences worldwide. Discover the incredible potential a book holds for business owners as Shawn Shewchuk shares invaluable wisdom on leveraging your book to generate high-quality leads, ultimately adding a million dollars to your bottom line. - - - Follow Shawn on his website: https://changeyourresults.com/ And get his books here: https://highproductivitystore.com/collections/all

Don’t be a deer in headlights. When someone asks you about your book, you need to be ready. These 6 steps will help you to do so. The confidence you have will lead to more sales, greater exposure, and greater secondary revenues. - - - Get more free insight for your authorship journey here: www/VisionaryLiterary.com/Resources

We authors all want to make a good living from our work. But in such a competitive environment, how do we do it? Harry Spaight managed to stand out in a highly competitive industry during his sales career, and he put everything he learned into his new book. Through his book, Selling with Dignity, he helps us understand how we can find success with our work, too. - - - 12:10 - Why trying to help 1 person will produce better results than looking to help 1 million 15:35 - Why comparison robs you of joy 18:00 - Why you need to “build in public” 21:25 - How to get better at sales (by selling with dignity) - - - Connect with Harry at HarryChat.com Find his book, Selling with Dignity here: https://amzn.to/3LQRoZo

Niches lead to riches, right? They sure do. But we authors spend too much time trying to write in a way that helps every reader who will ever pick up the book. Here's why you shouldn't...

From high school drop-out to MIT grad, Penguin-published author, award-winning speaker, and Founder of SAGA Leadership Institute, our guest today is no stranger to achievements on his own terms. One of those achievements is publishing an experimental book, Unleash Your Potential, written by A.I. (ChatGPT specifically). - - - 07: 28 — “It’s one thing to have an opinion (because everybody has an opinion), but it’s another to go through the grueling process of becoming an author.” 11:44 — “(With the traditional publishing process), you’re looking at a year and a half or two years — and Artificial Intelligence isn’t waiting.” 21:08 — “I see (A.I.) as a tool, and I think we should treat it as a tool.” 24:35 — “As a research tool, A.I. can save you months of time.” - - - Read his ChatGPT book here: https://amzn.to/44p24qW And follow Don and his critical teachings on his website: https://www.sagaleadership.com/

There is one question 99 percent of prospective authors ask: "If this is my first book, how will I find readers?" Book marketing can sound scary, but it doesn't have to be. With the perfect mixture paid marketing and organic marketing strategies, your book can reach waves of new readers. Let's explore how...

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There are a million different writing and editing software tools on the market. But what about the all-important structuring and outlining part of writing? Why isn’t there software to help there? There is. Our guest today, Cameron Sutter, created Plottr and he’s here to tell us why he did so, and how you can benefit from his creation. - - - Get started with your FREE Plottr trial today: https://plottr.com/ And join nearly 7,000 other writers in Plottr’s Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plottr

A recent Alliance of Independent Authors survey found that self-published authors now earn more than traditionally published authors. Surprising? Or did we see this coming? (Mentioned article here: https://selfpublishingadvice.org/incomesurvey)

Work when you want, how you want, and where you want, without struggling financially. That’s the goal, isn’t it? Sure is. And our guest this week, Jeff Kikel, knows this. He is a speaker, 6-time author, and the Founder of The Freedom Day Method, where he helps clients to plan their exits from their professional careers to enjoy a life of freedom. Want to know how to live the life you’ve always dreamed of? Listen in. - - - Want more of everything Jeff has to offer? Follow him here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreedomNationChannel Website: https://jeffkikel.com/ Podcast: www.TheFreedomNationPodcast.com

"What's the standard page count for a (insert category) book?" Head this before? If you're a writer, you have. But did you know the reason behind this question? Or why it is no longer relevant? Listen in to find out why.

In this episode of Self-Published Success, we speak with ChatGPT prompt expert, Isabella Bedoya. We explore the power of artificial intelligence in writing and publishing books with the help of ChatGPT, a language model trained by OpenAI.

ChatGPT can be a fantastic resource for writers, but only if utilized effectively — and Isabella is here to tell you how.

Join us as we uncover the potential of AI to revolutionize the way we write and publish books.

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Follow Isabella on LinkedIn to get the latest ChatGPT tips: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izzword

Or, even better, work with her company, https://thefamehackers.com/

Discover the secrets of using artificial intelligence to write a book with our latest episode of Self-Published Success.

This proven process will guide you step-by-step, from outlining your book to conducting a copyedit and proofread using powerful AI writing tools.

With the A.I. tools introduced in this episode, you can produce a high-quality book in a week — and this isn't an exaggeration.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to revolutionize your writing process with AI and take the first step toward becoming a self-published success!

Does our guest this week, Mark Herschberg, have the authority to talk about fundamental problems with books (and subsequent learning models)?

Well, he's an MIT grad and current professor — so, clearly, Yes.

And he's here to tell us a bit more about the problem, his research, and his several solutions.

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[5:01] - “My writing process was a little chaotic — it was just a jumble of notes. But as it grew…”

[8:14] - “Most nonfiction books are way too long. It’s one idea that’s about 40 pages, and then you beat it to death for another 150.”

[11:39] - “The book is one part of a larger strategy for your business.”

[16:44] - “The fundamental problem (with books) is that where you READ information isn’t where you NEED information. … So how do we connect the two?”

[19:12] - “Brain Bump is a cross between a book summary app, a flashcard app, and a daily affirmation app.”

[23:18] - “This is PULL media, (not PUSH media). We are letting users PULL to them what’s most relevant. It creates a better connection. And that builds your brand.”

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You can follow along on Mark's mission(s) here:

-If curious about the book: thecareertoolkit.com

-If curious about the Brain Bump app: brainbumpapp.com

-If interested in the future of media: Cognoscomedia.com

Search for "free ways to get more readers" and you'll come across a ton of information. But trial and error will need to be done to determine which avenues are best. However, we've already done the research for you — and we've broken it down to 4 free platforms to help you find more readers.

Dr. Kevin Gazzara is the Senior Partner of Magna Leadership Solutions, public speaker, executive coach, and co-author of the acclaimed books “The Leader of OZ” and “Ready, Set, Get Hired”. He left a 30-year corporate career to pursue his passion and used his book as a launchpad to do so. - - - [6:57] - “We wrote the book because we wanted to help people, not make a few dollars on an Amazon sale.” [8:44] - “At a very high level, (The Leader of Oz) is a process that allows you to mine LinkedIn to find the people that would be potential clients. And it’s not a selling program; it’s an engagement methodology.” [23:36] - “Set a deadline and get someone who will hold you to that deadline. If you do this, you will get the job done.” [28:50] - “There’s something about holding a physical book that, when you meet with someone, says, ‘OK, this person is legit.’” [31:56] - “We wrote the book as an evergreen book so it wouldn’t be time-dependent — we wanted to get lots of years out of it.” - - - Want to utilize everything Kevin shared in this episode? He is giving away a reviewer's copy of "Ready, Set, Get Hired" here — totally free: https://magnaleader.co/Reviewer Follow Magna Leadership on the following channels to get 2-3 great pieces of free advice each day: -Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/magna-leadership-solutions -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MagnaLeadershipSolutions -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagnaLeadership/ Follow Kevin on Twitter: @doctorkevin Kevin’s books also found here: https://amzn.to/3KmhzId

Struggling to find enough content to fill your book? This episode explains the benefits (and process) of using others' stories in your book. Benefit 1: Tap into their audience Benefit 2: Increase word count (and value) Benefit 3: Establish credibility Benefit 4: Make your book memorable - - - Still haven't started that book project yet? Start for free with this guide: www.visionaryliterary.com/freebook

Meetings & Conventions Magazine calls Steve Miller the Idea Man for his unconventional, edgy, no-spin approach to marketing and branding. He is the author of eight books, including two bestsellers, his latest being, "Stealing Genius: The Seven Levels of Adaptive Innovation." Steve’s speaking and consulting clients have ranged from entrepreneurs to Fortune 100 corporations, including Proctor & Gamble, Caterpillar, Boeing, Starbucks, and the prestigious TED Conference. And today, he is here to share insight into how his books have led to millions of dollars in business. - - - [08:14] - “When he called me and said, ‘You saved my company,’ that was the moment I realized I can help people — and I can make a living while doing this.” [12:23] - “The book created so much credibility for me that it was unbelievable.” [14:15] - “You know, I think if we self-publish this time, we can actually MAKE money off the book. So that’s what we did — the next five books were all self-published.” [22:21] - “I was already (profiting) and I haven’t yet written word one! And we did that five times.” [25:01] - “I’m just giving books away to everybody. Because you never know whose hands it will get into.” [28:09] - “Even when I was a medium-level speaker, I was getting over $5,000 per speech. I don’t care how many books I give away. I will trade $500 (in book printing costs) for $5,000 every day of the week.” [31:51] - “This stuff all just snowballs… but it all came from a book. … Books are spectacular promotional tools.” [35:47] - “If you want new, innovative ideas in your business, study aliens — study people who are NOT in your world.” - - - Steve has been kind enough to share 2 FREEBIES with Self-Published Success listeners: 1) A PDF copy of his best-selling book, Uncopyable 2) The Stealing Genius checklist Both are available exclusively to our listeners here: https://www.beuncopyable.com/feldman-free-book Be sure to follow Steve on Linkedin to gain additional, free insight: linkedin.com/in/steveamiller

In today's episode of Self-Published Success, we discuss the concept of selling your book before it is written. And this isn't the pre-order you're thinking of, where all profits and sales are held until launch day. We're talking about selling your book — and receiving the profits — before you write its first word. Our new, FREE course walks you through this exact process. It is 90 minutes of authorship gold. Access it here: https://visionaryliterary.com/resources

Writing a book is a long and challenging process, but staying accountable can help you achieve your goals and succeed as a self-published author.  

In this episode, we'll discuss 4 key actions to take (with an optional fifth) to guarantee your book project makes it to the finish line.   

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Looking for the roadmap to write, publish, and promote your book?   

Find your free resource here: www.VisionaryLiterary.com/FreeBook

Calling all Public Speakers — you DO NOT want to miss this one.   

A 25-year veteran of the public speaking industry shares insight into what works, what doesn’t, and how his books — and the books of his colleagues — have helped to drive millions in sales.   

How does he know so much? His book fulfillment company, Get Ship Done, has helped many speakers to maximize their efforts and drive more revenue.   

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[5:02] - “Most speakers tend to undervalue what they bring to the platform.”  

[6:28] - “A colleague once did $995,000 from the stage during a 90-minute presentation.”  

[8:40] - “So much about success in this industry is about relationships and relationship-building.”   

[10:56] - “Don’t be afraid to try things. If you’re not ever failing, then you’re not ever doing anything.”   

[27:49] - When an event promoter is organizing an event and considering three speakers, if only one of them has a book, they’re going to be more credible in the eyes of the event promoter.”   

[29:21] - “Your success is determined largely by the things that you do, but maybe even more so by what you DON’T do. And learning what those things are is critical.”  

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Bret's new book, his business (Get Ship Done), and his long list of connections can be found on his website:  https://bretridgway.com/ 

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Looking to write your own book — one that helps get you on stages? Your FREE resource is here: www.visionaryliterary.com/freebook

In this video, we'll be discussing the pros and cons of selling your book on Amazon.   

As an author, you may have heard that Amazon is the largest online marketplace for books, and it can be a great platform to get your work seen by a wide audience.   

But what are the benefits and drawbacks to publishing on Amazon, and is it the right option for you?  

Let's find out...  

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Want to write a book but don't know where to begin?  

Your free roadmap awaits. Go to www.VisionaryLiterary.com/FreeBook to get a free PDF copy.

Every musician you see performing at the Grammys is rich, right?    

As Tony explains to us, that’s not always the case. And the same is true with authors.   

If you sign over rights to your Intellectual Property, you’re cutting holes in the bottom of your pockets.   

Tony Kitchen is an author, speaker, 5-time founder, philanthropist, and father. His book, The Gift of Pain, walks readers through the steps necessary to find success in life and in business, using his own story of coming from modest beginnings as a backdrop.   

In this episode, he'll provide clarity into the importance of control — providing some frightening circumstances for authors in the process.   

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[13:57] - “Is what I’m doing today really for my family, or is it to feed my ego?”   

[18:54] - “Your text is your intellectual property. I don’t care if it’s thirty pages or three thousand pages. … You have no ownership unless you have ownership.”   

[21:34] - How various industries rob artists with awful contracts and agreements.   

[30:38] - “People seem to take you way more seriously when you speak when you’re an author. … A lot of people in life have goals and dreams, and most don’t follow them — writing a book is usually one of them. So if they see you’ve accomplished this goal…”   

[35:09] - “(Authorship) is just one more way we can show up and contribute to society in a positive way.”   

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Want some more positivity in your life? Follow Tony on the channels below:   

Youtube: youtube.com/@tonykitchens
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-r-kitchens-466778209/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyrkitchens/  

You can also connect with him (and get a copy of his book) on his website: tonyrkitchens.com   

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Don't forget to visit www.visionaryliterary.com/freebook to start your authorship journey today!

Welcome to this introduction to intellectual property (IP) for authors. In this video, we will explore the fundamentals of intellectual property and how authors can benefit from protecting their work.   

This video is intended to help authors understand the value of intellectual property and why it is important to protect your work.   

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced author, this video will give you a better understanding of intellectual property and how to protect your work. So join us as we explore the fundamentals of intellectual property for authors.   

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Is co-authoring a book right for you? Let's find out.   

In this episode of Self-Published Success, we explore the benefits of co-authoring a book with another writer. From tapping into a co-author's network to pooling resources and skills, co-authoring can lead to a more diverse range of ideas and better content.   

But it also comes with its own set of unique challenges, such as discrepancies in workload and royalty splits.   

Join us as we discuss the different types of co-authoring relationships, the experiences of authors who have co-authored books, and practical tips for making co-authoring a successful experience.   

Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you take your writing to the next level.

Get started on your authorship (or co-authorship) journey today: www.visionaryliterary.com/freebook 

Are you trying to maximize your Amazon ad campaigns but struggling to get results? 

Most articles you'll find online will tell you to concentrate on the following:

1. Keyword usage

2. Listing page copy

3. Pricing

But there's a 4th, possibly most important key. 

In this video, we'll show you the missing key in most Amazon ad strategies: 

Social proof. 

We'll explain why reviews and ratings are so important when it comes to Amazon ads and show you how to use them to your advantage. 

We'll also give you our top tips and tricks for optimizing your Amazon ad campaigns and get you on the path to success.

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You can't exactly have an Amazon Ad strategy without a book listed on Amazon, can you? If you want to become an author, head over to www.visionaryliterary.com/freebook to get your free guide. 

Barriers to entry for a traditionally published cookbook are high. But our guest in this episode, Meghan Murray, self-published her cookbook and found success in the process.   

Meghan Murray is a Founder and Educator in the food space. As a home chef, Meghan uses her knowledge from her dad (a retired chef) and certifications from Le Cordon Bleu to educate clients, provide confidence in the kitchen, and to self-publish her first cookbook, titled Summer Sizzle Cookbook.   

You can find Meghan on her website, Www.megsfullplate.com, and buy her book through the following link: Stan.store/meghanmurray