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Stop Calling Your Book a Bestseller (Unless It Actually Is)

Table of contents: What “Bestseller” Actually Means The Major Bestseller Lists Explained Why Other “Bestseller” Claims Don’t Count How to Talk About Your Success Honestly Several years ago,…

mltJune 23, 2025

For Aspiring Authors

Your Book as a Business Development Tool

Table of contents: Why Books Outperform Other Marketing Channels Strategic Book Positioning Beyond Publication Measuring Success Although the term “thought leadership” may be a tad overused at this…

mltJune 22, 2025

For Aspiring Authors

Companion Workbooks Are Having a Moment – Here’s How to Capitalize

Table of contents: Why Workbooks Are Trending Right Now The Business Case for Companion Workbooks What Makes a Good Companion Workbook Which Book Topics Work Best for Workbooks…

mltJune 21, 2025

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Traditional vs. Self-Publishing: Which Path Serves Business Leaders Best?

Table of contents: The Traditional Publishing Situation The Self-Publishing Revolution The Marketing Challenge https://youtu.be/HuCPivycOwY Fifteen to 20 years ago, if you wanted to publish a book, you had…

mltJune 20, 2025

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The Media Magnet Effect: Why Journalists Love Interviewing Published Authors

Table of contents: Instant Credibility Proven Communication Ability Availability and Accessibility Storytelling Skills One qualification that reporters and writers look for when seeking out interview sources is book…

mltJune 18, 2025

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Book Marketing for Busy Executives: Strategies That Don’t Consume Your Schedule

Table of contents: Leverage Your Existing Platform Batch Your Marketing Activities Delegate and Systematize Long-term Brand Building After finally finishing writing your business book, you’re probably feeling a…

mltJune 17, 2025

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The Collaboration Blueprint: Maximizing Your Partnership with a Professional Ghostwriter

Table of contents: Setting the Foundation for Success The Discovery Phase Build Trust Some of the most successful books turn out so well because they are the product…

mltJune 16, 2025

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DIY vs. Professional Ghostwriter: The True Cost Comparison Every CEO Needs

Table of contents: The Real Cost of a DIY Book The Professional Ghostwriter Investment When DIY Makes Sense Most CEOs and business leaders would agree that thought leadership…

mltJune 15, 2025

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Digital First Books? Modern Publishing Strategies for Business Authors

Table of contents: In Praise of Print The Digital-First Approach Print as a One-Two Punch Sequential Release The vast majority of my clients come to me planning to…

mltJune 14, 2025

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Why Many CEO Books Fail (And How to Avoid The Most Common 5 Mistakes)

Table of contents: Writing for Anyone and Everyone Underestimating How Long a Book Takes to Produce Leading with Ego, Not Value Putting Off Marketing Until the Release Date…

mltJune 13, 2025