The Easiest Way to Self Publish Your Next (or First) Book

Following up on my recent blog post called How to Use Amazon.com New Publishing Model as a Shortcut to Fortune & Fame, I thought it'd be useful to share how super simple it is to publish your next (or first) book. My first book, Podcasting for Profit, was published the traditional route. I signed a contract with a publisher, got an advance, wrote the 350-page manuscript in 4-months, got published, then twice a year, I get royalty cheques. My experience as a first time author was good. … [Read more...]

How to Use Amazon.com New Publishing Model as a Shortcut to Fortune & Fame

Over the past few weeks, a couple of men I admire passed on at an early age. Steve Jobs, founder of Apple, passed away at the age of 56. Jack Layton, a Canadian politician whose charisma and blue collar work ethic captured the hearts of many Canadians, died at the age of 60. Despite the unexpected news of their deaths, Steve and Jack did some remarkable things in the short time they were here on earth. So, I asked myself what do I need to complete right now? I started looking at all the … [Read more...]