by Michael Drew
Whether you’re just beginning your research, in the midst of writing or putting the finishing touches on your manuscript, the goal is to get published and start selling books.
It’s really pretty simple. You write the book. Your publisher publishes the book. The bookstores sell the book. Everybody makes lots of money and you become a bestselling author.
Sounds great, doesn’t it?
It used to work that way. But these days, the idea that the author’s responsibilities end once the book is written is a complete myth. In fact, it’s one of 7 publishing secrets I expose in this book. Here are a few of the others:
Secret #1 Your publisher is all-powerful and all-knowing.
Secret #4 To be a bestseller, a book has to be well-written.
Secret #6 It’s all about you and your book.
By the time you’re through listening, you’ll have a much better understanding of what it takes to be a successful author in today’s book marketplace.
Twenty-eight years ago, something happened that changed the entire bookselling landscape. Those changes were radical and permanent. And to think it all started so innocently…
Contains:
1- 50 minute audio CD
Posted by Dave Young on 20th Nov 2013
I've presented alongside Mike when he's delivered this material to people who paid several thousand dollars to be in the room.
It's always fun to see people's jaws drop when they begin to really understand how the publishing industry works. These are simple, yet eye-opening truths that will change the way you approach any book project.
If you have even the tiniest inkling that you would like to write a book someday, the investment of just 50 minutes and a few dollars could save you months or years of frustration.