What to Include in a Business Book

A book about your business is a valuable tool for showcasing your company’s history, values, and achievements. It serves as a testament to your hard work, dedication, and innovation. When creating a book about your business, there are several key elements to include to make it a comprehensive and engaging read for your audience. One of the most important things to include in a book about your business is the historical context of how your … Read more

Why Author’s Still Need an Email List and Newsletter

For authors to gain success, they must play many other roles besides writer of books and articles. To sell books, authors must build a strong online presence to connect with their readers directly. One of the most effective ways to do this is with a newsletter and email list. Newsletters and email lists allow authors to communicate with their audience, promote their work, and build a loyal fan base. Let’s explore the reasons an author … Read more

Why Every Story Needs a Little Humor

Humor adds depth, engagement, and charisma to any story, even if it’s a serious drama or an exciting thriller. Injecting an element of laughter into the narrative connects readers to the characters, creates a sense of realism, and provides a much-needed break from the seriousness of the plot. One of the main reasons every book needs humor is its ability to create a sense of relatability with the reader. Humor is a universal language that … Read more

Why You Need a Coach to Write a Business Book

In today’s fast-paced business world, writing a book can be a valuable tool for establishing credibility, building your personal brand, and sharing your expertise with a wider audience. However, writing a book can be a daunting task, especially for busy entrepreneurs and executives who already have a full plate of responsibilities. This is where having a coach to guide you through the process can be incredibly beneficial. A coach provides the support, accountability, and guidance … Read more

Interview with Michele Emmy, Author of Pieces of Eight

A while back we published Pieces of Eight by Michele Emmy, and recently we unveiled the new cover for the book, shown to the right. So, it’s about time we post her interview. Michele lives in Littleton, Colorado with her husband and son. A homeschool mom and tutor, she has written scores of parenting and education articles for newspapers and magazines, as well as fantasy and science fiction stories and novellas. A Clarion graduate, decades … Read more

How to Look Like an Expert By Writing a Business Book

Elevate Your Small Business With Expert Book Tips! Discover key strategies in small business marketing, marketing your services, business growth, and speaker marketing to boost your business profile. Are you looking to grow your business, attract more clients, increase revenues, or land those coveted speaking opportunities? You’re in the right place. Today, we’re diving deep into how a business book can transform you from a business owner to a recognized expert in your field. Think … Read more

Managing Automatic Targeting Ads for Books on Amazon’s Sponsored Ads

Now that you’ve completed Automatic Targeting for Books with Amazon Advertising’s Sponsored Ads and let the ad run for a while, it’s time to manage the ad. No, you can’t just set it and forget it. There are a number of things you’ll need to do on a regular basis to make sure the ad delivers results.  NOTE: If you haven’t set up an ad on Amazon yet, click on the title above and set … Read more

Things to Consider Before Writing a Business Book

Maximize Your Influence: Writing a Business Book Learn key strategies for marketing yourself with a business book, writing a book about your business, and mastering authority marketing to boost your professional stature. Are you looking to cement your status as an industry leader, attract new clients, and unlock doors to speaking gigs? Well, penning a business book might just be your golden ticket. But before you dive into the deep end, let’s chat about what … Read more

3 Helpful Items to Add to Your Daily Journal

If you keep a daily journal, where you spill thoughts and track progress on your various projects, there are three items you should add to help increase your productivity. These items are quick and easy to add at the beginning of your journal each day. And they all provide a little kick in the butt to keep your goals on track. 1. Note the Week # and Day # I bet that at the beginning … Read more

How to Market Yourself with a Business Book

Discover how to market yourself with a business book. A comprehensive guide for business owners and experts to establish authority. Are you thinking about writing a book to share your expertise, boost your business, or land those sought-after speaking gigs? You’re onto something fantastic! Let’s dive into how you can leverage a business book to not only share your wisdom but also market yourself effectively. Think of your book as a key that unlocks new … Read more

How to Position Yourself as an Expert with a Book: A Beginner’s Guide

Unlocking Authority: The Power of Authorship in Business The Journey Begins: Understanding the Impact In the dynamic world of business, establishing yourself as a thought leader and expert is crucial. Have you considered writing a book? It’s a powerful tool that not only showcases your knowledge but also elevates your brand. Let’s embark on this enlightening journey to understand how authoring a book can revolutionize your professional standing. The Blueprint: Crafting Your Expertise into Pages … Read more

Why Writing A Book Is Great For Business

Boost Your Business with a Book: The Ultimate GuideDiscover how writing a book can elevate your small business marketing, enhance client attraction, and position you as an authority in your field. Have you ever thought about writing a book for your business? No? Well, let’s chat about why it might just be one of the best moves you could make. Imagine, for a moment, your business as a magnet. Now, what if I told you … Read more

Reasons to Write a Business Book

With so many competitors out there, how do you stand out amongst business owners in your field? How about writing a business book? At the very least, having a book you can hand to a potential client puts you ahead of those who haven’t published. Also consider that the book you write is your personal touch on your area of expertise. It’s your glorified business card, and it tells customers why they should do business … Read more

How to Write An Author Bio That Attracts Readers

So you’ve been putting off writing your author bio. Or maybe you wrote one in 10 minutes just to get it done, then you slapped it up on Amazon Author Central with a dulled-out selfie. After all, very few of us enjoy an afternoon of bragging about our books and other accomplishments. And no one reads them anyway, right? Wrong! Your author bio is your business card. It helps you stand out from the rest … Read more

eBooks on Sale through January 1st, 2024

All of our eBooks are on sale from .99 – $1.99 until 2024. We have books for kids and adults. We have fiction and nonfiction books too. For Only .99 Cents Pieces of Eight: A desperate Wetworld confronts the reality of the world above in this ecofiction tale. Soaring ocean temperatures are destroying the oceans, the scorching heat and putrid waste slaughtering its denizens. A desperate Wetworld sends one of its own to Dryworld to … Read more

Critique Groups: A Writer’s Lifeline

If you are a writer or aspire to write, you soon discover it’s not as easy as it looks. In fact, it’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done, and I’ve been writing professionally for over thirty years. It’s a career where the minute you think you’ve mastered the craft, your editor returns a document covered in markups and comments that triples the size of your MS Word file. Hence, writers learn quickly to stick together … Read more

How a Song Writer Inspired a Story Writer

Today, I decided to share a paper I wrote a few years ago, when I returned to college for a short time. Surprisingly, I had to retake an English class because it had been too many years since I’d had one. I could have challenged the class, but I thought it might be fun to retake it. What’s funny is that they were willing to accept credits for English classes that are much more complicated. … Read more

How to Standardize the Punctuation in a Manuscript Before Submitting or Formatting Your Book

In a previous post, I showed you how to Remove The Extra Sections, Breaks, and Spaces Before Submitting or Formatting Your Book. This is not the only messy situation you might encounter in your manuscript. Your punctuation can be just as inconsistent, which causes major issues when formatting your book. Plus, your book looks sloppy, and sloppy books get bad reviews. Below is an example of inconsistent punctuation. Forgive my pathetic use of ellipsis and … Read more