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How Reading Old Books Gives Us New Perspective
3 Reasons to Overcome Bias and Understand the Whole Conversation
If we must choose between old books and new ones, we should always select an old one. C.S. Lewis provides three reasons why.
Killer Takeaways from a Bestselling Book Launch
6 Lessons to Fuel Your Next Release
The launch of Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy’s new book Living Forward has been massive. Thanks to you, we hit several bestseller lists out of the gate and made a major impact in the marketplace. Our marketing team built out a launch plan over a year ago and spent countless hours refining and executing it […]
What Would You Give to Finally Have the Impact Your Message Deserves?
Move Fast: It's Your Last Chance to Register for Get Published
When I conducted my most recent reader survey, almost half of you said that you one day hoped to write a book. So let me ask you a question: When will that day come? Whether you’re a business leader, speaker, blogger, pastor, or podcaster, if you’ve got a book in you, there’s never been a […]
What You Need to Negotiate a Fantastic Book Deal
My New eBook Details 6 Factors to Consider When Your Book Goes from Dream to 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 your inbox right now? The truth is you’ll probably have an agent who can help walk you through all the fine points. But with or without an […]
Don’t Have Time to Write Your Book? Do it Twice as Fast with Half the Effort
Register Now for My Free New Webinar ‘The Busy Person’s Guide to Writing a Book’
The hardest thing about writing a book is writing a book. I bet you know what I’m talking about. A 500-word blog post is one thing, but a 50,000-word manuscript? Writing a book can feel like a daunting task. I once heard an author compare it to an ant crossing the interstate. It can be […]
Think You Can’t Get Published? Here’s Why You’re Wrong
My Get Published Training Course Will Show You How to Work the System and Launch Big
If you’ve always dreamed of writing a book, I have good news. You’re living at the very best moment in history to have the impact your message deserves. But you have your doubts, right? Maybe you’ve heard the statistics on how many books get automatically rejected by agents and publishers. Maybe you’ve already been rejected. […]
Don’t Give up on Your Publishing Dream Until You Read This
Discover What 15,000 People Already Know about How to Beat the Odds and Get Published
The reaction to my free video series, Breaking the Publishing Code, has been phenomenal. We knew the message would resonate. But, we had no idea that nearly 15,000 people just like you would raise their hand and say, “I want to get published and have more impact than ever before!” Just like these 15,000 people, […]
Do You Have a Book inside You? Don’t Miss My Free New Video Series
Publishing Can Seem Overwhelming, but Breaking the Publishing Code Guides You Step-by-Step through the Process
[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 even begin? Nothing makes an impact, creates authority, and opens doors like a book. But the publishing world seems so intimidating, full of unspoken rules, procedures, and […]
What I Wish Someone Had Taught Me About Marketing Before I Published My First Book
If you’re an author, you know it’s as much about marketing today as it is about writing a good book. If you are an aspiring author, you’re about to learn this lesson—perhaps the hard way. Whether you self-publish or publish through a traditional publisher, YOU have to drive the marketing engine. You can’t afford to […]
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. When book designer Adam Lewis Greene decided to create a better Bible, he didn’t do it the way most publishers do. He didn’t commission a new translation. […]
5 People to Consider for Your Blog Audience
This is a guest post by Joseph LaLonde. He is a youth leader at Oak Crest Church of God and a leadership blogger. You can read his blog and follow him on Twitter. When I began writing my blog, I wanted to reach everyone. Young, old, and anyone in-between. Choosing everyone as my audience seemed […]