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    How to Leverage a Book as a Lead Generation Tool For Aspiring Authors

    How to Leverage a Book as a Lead Generation Tool

    In the last 20 years, the number of nonfiction books published has increased exponentially, from less than 300,000 to more than 2 million. Although printing technology and self-publishing…
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    mltFebruary 18, 2026
    Do Authors Have to Reveal to Their Publisher That They Used a Ghostwriter? Close-up of colorful book spines stacked togetherFor Aspiring Authors

    Do Authors Have to Reveal to Their Publisher That They Used a Ghostwriter?

    Table of contents: Why Publishers Like Ghostwriters Why Authors Prefer Not to Acknowledge They Worked with a Ghostwriter Contract Requirements Public Acknowledgment Although book ghostwriting as a profession…
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    mltJanuary 27, 2026
    How to Start—and Finish—Your First Business Book in 90 Days Light streaks in a tunnel symbolizing rapid progressFor Aspiring Authors

    How to Start—and Finish—Your First Business Book in 90 Days

    Table of contents: The Key to a 90-Day Timeline What Are Your Book’s Desired Outcomes? A 10-Chapter Business Book Blueprint A CEO-Friendly Schedule What is “Done?” Next Steps…
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    mltDecember 8, 2025
    Can a Book Written with a Ghostwriter Still Be Authentic? For Aspiring Authors

    Can a Book Written with a Ghostwriter Still Be Authentic?

    Table of contents: Ghostwriters Help Articulate Your Lived Experiences Subject-Matter Expertise and Writing Skill Are Different Talents Ghostwriters Help Translate Thoughts and Ideas Collaboration and Compromise Are Not…
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    mltOctober 27, 2025
    Is a Ghostwriter Right for You? 10 Questions to Ask Handwritten notes, pen, and open books—prep work for a ghostwritten business book.For Aspiring Authors

    Is a Ghostwriter Right for You? 10 Questions to Ask

    Table of contents: Do I have the time to write the book myself? Am I confident my writing skills are on the level of publishing professionals? Am I…
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    mltOctober 6, 2025
    How Writing a Book Can Transform Your Personal Brand For Aspiring Authors

    How Writing a Book Can Transform Your Personal Brand

    Table of contents: What Makes Up Your Personal Brand The Authority that Books Convey Repurposing Your Ideas for Greater Visibility Choosing the Right Topic is Key Your Long-Term…
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    mltSeptember 17, 2025
    The Authority Multiplier Effect: Why Your Book Beats LinkedIn Influence Every Time (And How to Leverage Both) For Aspiring Authors

    The Authority Multiplier Effect: Why Your Book Beats LinkedIn Influence Every Time (And How to Leverage Both)

    Table of contents: The LinkedIn Algorithm Reality Check The Permanent Authority of Books The Synergy Strategy: Book + LinkedIn Your Implementation Plan Picture this: You’re a CEO walking…
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    mltSeptember 9, 2025
    How Much Creative Control Will I Lose with a Traditional Publisher? For Aspiring Authors

    How Much Creative Control Will I Lose with a Traditional Publisher?

    Table of contents: Traditional Publishing Advantages Types of Control at Risk Retaining Control Many CEOs and business leaders assume that a traditional publisher is the best path for…
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    mltAugust 20, 2025
    Common CEO Thought Leadership Mistakes That Kill Credibility (And How to Avoid Them) For Aspiring Authors

    Common CEO Thought Leadership Mistakes That Kill Credibility (And How to Avoid Them)

    Table of content: Generic, Surface-Level Insights All Self-Promotion, No Value Inconsistent Voice and Messaging Failing to Back Up Claims with Evidence Poor Execution and Presentation Not all CEOs…
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    mltJuly 19, 2025
    From Boardroom to Bestseller: How CEOs Can Transform Business Experience into Thought Leadership Gold For Aspiring Authors

    From Boardroom to Bestseller: How CEOs Can Transform Business Experience into Thought Leadership Gold

    Table of contents: The Hidden Goldmine in Your Executive Journey The 3 Pillars of CEO Thought Leadership Gold Pattern Recognition Decision Frameworks Contrarian Insights From Raw Experience to…
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    mltJuly 14, 2025
    The Complete Guide to Author Services: What They Do and When You Need Them For Aspiring Authors

    The Complete Guide to Author Services: What They Do and When You Need Them

    Table of contents: Your Publishing Choices: Beyond the Traditional Path Hybrid Independent Author Services Do-It-Yourself Staying Out of Trouble Many aspiring authors today believe their publishing options fall…
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    mltJune 25, 2025
    The Authenticity Myth: How Professional Ghostwriters Actually Amplify Your Voice For Aspiring Authors

    The Authenticity Myth: How Professional Ghostwriters Actually Amplify Your Voice

    Table of contents: The Authenticity Misconception How Amateur Writing Actually Obscures Authenticity How Professional Ghostwriters Amplify Your Voice The Professional Parallel “I plan to write my own book…
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    mltJune 24, 2025
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