Monthly Archives: April 2018

What you speak/think into existence

Posted on April 30, 2018 by lmeceo

Words have meaning and they are powerful. What you speak/think into existence happens in some form or another. On those days when deals fall through, sales slump, the marketing campaign you put so much thought and effort into flops, what … Continue reading →

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The publishing process: How to support an author

Posted on April 23, 2018 by lmeceo

Writing a book is a labor of love. Having no one acknowledge the fruits of your labor sucks. Getting your work out to the public is the hardest thing for a new author. If you know someone who has written … Continue reading →

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The publishing process: What a publisher does

Posted on April 16, 2018 by lmeceo

If you are an author looking for a publisher to publish your manuscript, or are interested in book publishing, this is a general description of what a publisher does. Finding authors– a publisher’s job is to find talented writers with … Continue reading →

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The game has changed and I don’t want to play

Posted on April 9, 2018 by lmeceo

When I first started writing and publishing books, the indication of a books success relied upon trade reviews, a few book signings in popular bookstores and maybe a mention on the best sellers list. If you made it on Book … Continue reading →

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Losing the paycheck mentality

Posted on April 2, 2018 by lmeceo

One of the challenges I find with being a business owner is breaking the mindset of having a “payday” and a regular paycheck. A paycheck mentality is when you rely on getting the same amount of income at the same … Continue reading →

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