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50 Days until 50: Day 46
May 14, 2020 Worrying doesn’t solve anything I was sitting at my makeshift home office doing my work when I though about the possibility of my job requiring some workers to take a mandatory unpaid furlough. I was overcome with … Continue reading
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The publishing process: Bookstores are the worst place to sell books
It’s the dream of every author and publisher to see their books in a bookstore. To have your work carried by a bookstore chain is prestigious but how is it for book sales?Ironically bookstores aren’t the best places to sell … Continue reading
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Are you a better employee for someone else than you are for yourself?
My goal is to be completely self employed within the next few years. The beauty of being self employed is that you are your own boss, you set your own schedule, and in most cases you can just roll out … Continue reading
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The publishing process: How to support an author
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
The game has changed and I don’t want to play
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
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
Why small businesses with no employees should have policies and procedures in place
Statistics published by the SBA (Small Business Administration US) indicate that most small businesses fail within the first 3 years of inception. One of the main reasons small businesses fail is due to a lack of proper business planning. A … Continue reading
The publishing process: Book reviews
An important part of the publishing process is the book review. Book reviews can: increase book sales generate free advertising provide feedback on the books content help the book reach a wider audience There are a few types of book … Continue reading
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The publishing process: How long?
One of the most frequently asked questions I get regarding book publishing is: How long will it take to get my book published? Well, the short answer is it could take a year to a year and a half depending … Continue reading
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Informational interview conducted 11/14/12
** Disclaimer** This interview was conducted in 2012 and the information may no longer be up to date and the views of the interviewee may have changed. Kim Martin Sadler Editorial Director The Pilgrim Press The Pilgrim Press & Stillspeaking … Continue reading
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