How long does it take to write a book?
How long does it take to write a book? As a book coach, I am frequently asked this question. It’s difficult to answer and it’s like answering, “How long is a piece of string?” It’s possible to write a book in one week. I know of people who have gone off on a...
Should my book rights be owned by my business or me personally?
Should my book rights be owned by my business or me personally? As a book coach, I would advocate for your book rights going through your business and not through you personally. Why should your business own your book rights? Let me illustrate this point through my...
How do co-authors coordinate when writing a book?
How do co-authors coordinate when writing a book? As a book coach, I am frequently approached by 2, 3, or sometimes larger teams of people who want to write a book together. People think that writing a book with somebody else will mean less work. However, it's only...
Can I publish my book anonymously?
Can I publish my book anonymously? Short answer? Yes, you can! Many authors have a set of different pen names. They have different pen names for different genres. One lady author, who writes historical fiction, also writes romance and horror. And for each genre, she...
Is it possible to make a living from self-published books?
Is it possible to make a living from self-published books? The short answer is, yes. There are people out there who are doing just that. However, what is the reality? How many people actually make a good living from self-published books? This is not just...
What are the best steps to write a business book?
What are the best steps to write a business book? Who wants to waste your time, energy, and money in writing a book? Nobody. Learning the best steps to write a business book is essential because several people have done some of the steps the wrong way around, and it's...
How do I determine retail price of my book?
I'm about to self-publish a book. How do I determine its retail price? Most authors struggle to determine the best price for their book. They want to know whether there's some secret formula. The truth is, there is no formula. Instead, ask yourself, what do you...
Do I need to be on IngramSpark if self-publishing?
Do I need to be on Ingramspark if self-publishing? What is Ingram spark? Ingram Spark is a KDP alternative (KDP is the publishing arm of Amazon). Just like KDP, IngramSpark offers print-on-demand books. Most printers expect a minimum order of 100, 500,...
Where is the best place to self-publish your book?
Where is the best place to self-publish your book? Once an author has written a book, the next question on any author's mind is where to publish and sell the book? It’s common knowledge that Amazon is the biggest book retailer. The New York Times said that around...
Has an author ever regretted writing a book?
Has an author ever regretted writing a book? I’ve met many authors who are not happy with their book and really regret publishing it. It all boils down to one reason - these authors didn't have an end goal in mind. It's always best to have the end goal in mind, then...
