You hear this advice everywhere: If you want to be a thought leader in a subject, write a book about it. It’s not bad advice, although writing a book is not the only option, nor is it right for everyone. It takes stamina to find success with this path. But it may not play out like […]
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It’s Been Said Before – Write Anyway
“I want to write a book, and feel like I have something to say. But there are so many books in my field, and I don’t know if I’ll contribute anything original.” I’ve been hearing variations on this theme recently from people I admire and respect, who have led successful careers and are valued by others in […]
Audiobook Recording: Options for Authors
The world of print publishing has changed dramatically in the last few years. Now audiobook publishing is starting down a similar path of disruption, and once again, Amazon is center stage. This time, it’s through ACX (Audiobook Creation Exchange), an Amazon platform. Once upon a time, authors didn’t have many options between working with a professional recording […]
Should Authors Narrate Their Own Audiobooks?
One of the rewards of writing a book is that it spurs interesting conversations on the topics of writing and publishing. Since publishing my first book earlier this year, I’ve heard all kinds of questions, including: How long did it take to write the book? How long did the self-publishing process take? How much does it cost […]
