✍️ People buy your story.

✍️ Know your capabilities before you self-publish.

✍️  There is more flexibility with self-publishing.

Roy Huff and Gayl Murphy discuss the pros and cons of traditional publishing and self-publishing. The big advantage of self-publishing it gives you more control of your marketing and your income. 

"You need to know your capabilities if you want to self-publish."

~ Roy Huff ~

Gayl and Roy share why they self-published. Flexibility, time constraints, and knowledge of self are just a few reasons.

"People emotionally invest in you. They buy your story."

~ Gayl Murphy~

Don't be afraid to outsource to make your book professional.

• Pay a graphic designer to create a professional cover.
• Pay a copywriter to write the blurb for the back cover.
• Extra editor for the first 20 pages. You want to draw people into your world. 
• If you want them to buy your second book, make sure the first one is great. 
• Build an email list. This is the key to your marketing. 

We discuss your publishing options and how to choose in the Write My Book Bootcamp. Enrollment opens again in January 2021. 

Learn more about Roy Huff & Gayl Murhpy in the Episode #1306 Post.You can watch the full video at this link.

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✍️ You want your book easy to read and engaging. 

✍️ WRITE. Let it rest. Then catch the edits.

✍️  Edit yourself first! Then Hire a PROFESSIONAL Editor!

• Don't distract your reader with bad writing or grammar. 
• Make your book reader worthy.
• Editing is not just about grammar & punctuation. It is about plot. 
• Create and Write
• THEN Let it Sit
• Add more layers to your story or content. 
• Don't edit the same day you write.
• Let it rest. Easier to catch the edits.
• THEN EDIT Yourself.
• Create your own editing process. It will evolve each book you write.

"Take your book out of the drawer. Gather up your courage and finish your book"

~Michelle Tanmizi ~

Learning how to edit your work takes time and practice. Learn the craft of writing to know the rules and how to break them. Read books and take a course about writing and editing your work. 

We show our clients how to self-edit in the Write My Book Bootcamp. Enrollment opens again in January 2021. 

Learn more about Michelle Tanmizi in the Episode #1305 Post.You can watch the full video at this link.

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✍️ You are your brand.

✍️ You must be passionate about your brand.

✍️  Show up and do the work.

New writers keep busy learning the craft of writing, but they forget to connect with possible readers and creating a brand. However, a part of being a writer is connecting with your readers before you publish the book. 

Brand? You are probably wondering what in the world am I talking about. Brand simply means they way you show up in the world. Are you quirky and kind? Are you bold and a deep thought leader? Are you an amazing story teller capturing words on a page? 

Social media influencers Christine Gritmon, Karen Tisdell & Eloise Grace join me and Keith Keller on another Wisdom Wednesday show.

Learn why you are your brand and what pitfalls to avoid while promoting yourself on social media.

Join the group as we discuss how to present yourself as a real person and how to show up on the camera with confidence.

All links mentioned are in the Episode #1304 Post.You can watch the full video at this link.

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