Month: January 2016

ASP 18: Project Management for Authors

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Quote of the day:

“Nothing is less productive than doing what should not be done at all.”

– Peter Drucker

Before we dive into today’s topic, here’s a bit of housekeeping. We want to keep you updated on the future of our podcast. The first 15 to 20 episodes have been on self-pub topics with Barrie, Ron, and Steve. Once those are complete, we will begin to invite experts to share their thoughts and cool things that they have been doing!

Now, today we are talking about priorities. Too often, we spend so much time on the wrong things. Learning to manage projects and focus on the right things is the key to success. Here are a few questions we have received about focusing on the right projects, and our ideas to help you be more successful in maintaining good priorities.

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ASP 16: Building Relationships with Authors and Niche Experts

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Quote of the day:

“It’s all about people. It’s about networking and being nice to people and not burning any bridges. Your book is going to impress, but in the end it is people that are going to hire you.”

— Mike Davidson

Once again, Ron is busy with the Authority Pub Academy, which is only weeks away from launch. Today, Barrie and Steve will talk about networking.

But wait—wouldn’t you say being an author is a pretty solitary business?

If you’re an introverted author, the self-publishing business will have both advantages and challenges for you. Sure, you will be more adept at cloistering yourself and getting your books pounded out—but you may struggle when it comes to building advantageous relationships with other authors and niche experts.

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ASP 15: How to Revive Sales on a “Dead” Book

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Quote of the day:

“I take rejection as someone blowing a bugle in my ear to wake me up and get going, rather than retreat.”

– Sylvester Stallone

Ron is busy with the Authority Pub Academy, and wasn’t able to make it today. In anticipation of the launch of the Authority Pub Academy, Barrie and Steve have decided to answer a few questions about books that have seen sales trickle to a stop.

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