Archive for February, 2010

How do you publish a book?

Have you ever thought about writing your own book? Sure you have. And if you’ve been reading this blog, you know that I just wrapped up a series on getting your thoughts on paper.

BUT . . .Now that the book is written, what’s next? How do you publish a book?

There are essentially four main ways to get your work into the hands of people who will:

1.) benefit from it

2.) pay to see it

I know this is a topic of interest for a lot of people, so I am going to begin a NEW series of articles describing the four main publishing methods, along with the positives and negatives of each. Check back here often to see each installment, and you’ll soon be able to choose the absolute best method for getting your work in print.

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Entrepreneur Toolkit – Write Your Own Book, Part 5

So now that you have your text written, what are the next steps? In Part 5 of this series, I talk about editing, formatting, and some key decisions you are going to have to make. At the end of the article is an offer to receive an excellent report on publishing options. Send me an email if you are interested in receiving your own copy.

Here’s the link:

http://ezinearticles.com/?Entrepreneur-Toolkit—Write-Your-Own-Book,-Part-5—Editing-and-Beyond&id=3706685

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Big ideas and Brainstorming

Brainstorming is often an overused word, incorrectly used to describe any time that someone plans even the simplest trip to the Post Office. True Brainstorming is much more than just planning. It’s about big ideas and putting real effort into future directions. It’s throwing out old methods of business and filling pages with possibilities.

And that’s exactly what I’ve spent the last few days doing.

Sure, there have been other tasks and obligations, but my graph-paper notebook is now filled with colorful charts, diagrams, descriptions of future projects, and thoughts about new products, new services, new websites, and new ways of getting information into the hands of folks that want it and need it. Truly a fun and enlightening process.

What about you? When was the last time you really sat down with paper, pencils, and colored pens and mapped out a future direction for your business or your life? If it’s been a while . . . that’s what quiet mornings and late evenings were made for.

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Entrepreneur Toolkit – Write Your Own Book, Part 4

This is it. This is the article where we get down to the nuts and bolts of quickly getting words on paper. If you follow the steps and advise in this article, when you are finished, you will have a completed manuscript ready for editing and polishing. Let me know what you think.

http://ezinearticles.com/?Entrepreneur-Toolkit—Write-Your-Own-Book,-Part-4—Write-the-Book&id=3690540

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"Guy's Weekend" – a new definition

Well, it’s going to be an interesting weekend.

There was a time when “guy’s weekend” meant me and three or four of my old buds would get together for a weekend of cigars, golf and partying. Not this time. This weekend it means that my wife and daughters are out of town, and it’s just me and my son. We’ve agreed to an aggressive schedule of Cub Scouts, video rentals, basketball, Wii Sports and McDonald’s dinners. Oh yeah, there is also this thing called the SUPER BOWL on Sunday.

It may not be the same, but I have a feeling I’m still going to have a great time.

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Entrepreneur-Toolkit – Write Your Own Book, Part 3

Okay, now we’re starting to get to the really good parts. Don’t miss Part 3 of this important series. Writing your own book just may be the most lucrative action you can take. Here’s the link:

http://ezinearticles.com/?Entrepreneur-Toolkit—Write-Your-Own-Book,-Part-3—Final-Preparation&id=3687548

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Entrepreneur Toolkit – Writing Your Own Book, Part 2

Hey folks – Part 2 of this cool new series is out and waiting for you. Check out the link below, and be watching for Part 3 soon!

http://ezinearticles.com/?Entrepreneur-Toolkit—Write-Your-Own-Book,-Part-2—Decide-and-Plan&id=3683803

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Entrepreneur Toolkit – Writing Your Own Book, Part 1

Here is the first in my new series of articles on creating your own book. If you’ve ever thought of becoming a true expert in your field, then adding the word “author” to your list of accomplishments is key. Check out the first part of the series by clicking the link below, and keep watching for more installments!

http://ezinearticles.com/?Entrepreneur-Toolkit—Write-Your-Own-Book-Part-1&id=3669414

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