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Mistakes Authors Make

Essential Steps for Achieving Success as an Author

Bret Ridgway author Rick Frishman author Bryan Hane author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Morgan James Publishing llc

Published:2nd Apr '15

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Navigating the publishing landscape can be a tricky proposition. Authors who have a wonderful message to share need to avoid making mistakes that can lessen the impact they’ll have on the world. In “Mistakes Authors Make” authors Rick Frishman, Bret Ridgway and Bryan Hane outline the biggest mistakes authors make. But, more importantly, you learn what to do instead to increase your chances for publishing success.

The publishing landscape can be a tricky one to navigate. There are so many aspects to authoring and publishing a book that it’s easy for you to make critical mistakes that can you off course and significantly decrease your chances for success.

How many of the 50 biggest mistakes authors make are you making? When you learn to avoid the biggest mistakes authors make you can greatly enhance your chances for success in the publishing world.

In this insider’s look at the worlds of publishing and book marketing coauthors Rick Frishman, Bret Ridgway and Bryan Hane bring their 65 combined years of experience in the publishing world to you and share their secrets to success. You’ll learn:

How to master media and other key marketing channels authors should use

Keys to capturing the browsing buyer in bookstores and online

The new publishing landscape and how it impacts you

How to increase the readability of your book so readers keep coming back

How your book is the key piece of your own information marketing empire

And much, much more

I LOVE the book so far! Clear-concise-comprehensive with practical info the aspiring author needs! --- Laura Venecia Rodriguez, Author, "Yoga at Home: Gain Energy, Flexibility, and Serenity in 20-30 Minutes a Day"

“Mistakes Authors Make" features 50 of the most common errors book authors make in writing, publishing and promoting their books. All of them should be corrected. Correct one mistake a day and within two months, you’ll be far ahead of most book authors. You’ll be surprised how quickly you can sell more books when you fix these errors. Start today!” --- John Kremer, Author, "1001 Ways to Market Your Books"

Rick Frishman is my go-to guy for book publicity and marketing. I trust him deeply and he’s earned his reputation as an expert, a creative confidante, and the best book publicist in the nation. --- Brendon Burchard, author, Life’s Golden Ticket

“Mistakes Authors Make" is a must-read for new and experienced authors alike! Sadly, I made at least 16 of the mistakes in the first 11 books I authored. This easy-to-read book would have saved me countless hours and headaches starting out. I wish I had mentors like Rick, Bret and Bryan who share on these pages everything you need to succeed. The practical tools make it crystal clear how to avoid pitfalls and lead you to mega-success! --- Phil Johncock, The Grant Professor
PhilJohncock.com

If you want to write a book or make sure that your book is a smashing success read this now and take action! You’ll be amazed at the difference it will make in your success! --- John Assaraf, New York Times Bestselling Author, "The Answer and Having It All", CEO, Praxis Now

This book is a MUST READ for anyone thinking of writing a book, in the process of writing a book, or having already published a book in any format. The mistakes AND solutions to those mistakes discussed in this book will save you so much time and money. In fact, I think it will MAKE you more money due to the elements you may not have thought about yet. I’m checking some of these tips against my book that’s already published and going through this book again for the book I’m currently working on. Do yourself a favor and go ahead and get this book right now---you won’t regret it. --- Frank E. Deardurff III, That One Web Guy!, Co-author of “The 50 Biggest Website Mistakes”

Rick Frishman is one of only ten people who understand and have mastered the book publishing process---I have counseled with him, listened to him, and watched the books he promoted turn to gold. If you’re looking for someone to take your book to the promised land, I promise that Rick Frishman is the rocket ship that will take you there. --- Jeffrey Gitomer, King, Buy Gitomer, Inc.

Bret Ridgway is an information marketer’s best friend. Bret is great because he really likes the business. He understands the business. He’s IN the business. He’s an author and an information publisher himself. And, he really cares about you. He really gets to know what you’re doing and looks for ways to give you what you want, what you’ve asked for, and also to improve upon the process. He will help you take what you’re doing to the next level. --- David Garfinkel, Author, "Breakthrough Copywriting"

Rick Frishman is one of the most well-connected people I know. He understands every aspect of author promotion and is able to deliver exactly what the individual project requires. His strategic thinking skills, his deep understanding of what really delivers, and his collaborative and positive personal style make Rick and his team a perfect choice for publishers and authors alike. Highly recommended. --- Cindy Ratzlaff, V.P., Associate Publisher, Rodale Books

As an author of multiple ebooks and a soon-to-be-published hard copy book, this book covers everything across the spectrum from the conceptual to publication and sales. I would strongly recommend reading this book regardless of where you are at in your publishing endeavors. You'll be better off and likely avoid a large number of costly (both time and financial) mistakes. --- James Bogash, DC. Chiropractic Physician

Rick Frishman is a genius when it comes to publicity. If you need someone to help you get into the media he’s the go-to guy. And he’s a great guy! --- Ellen Violette, ebook/Internet Coach, Author and Copywriter, Create A Splash, LLC, /The ebook Coach

Rick Frishman was “the go to guy” if you wanted to publicize your book or project two decades ago. Well, now he is an industry leader in the same category. Rick knows how to get eyes and ears on your project. He’s still the go to buy. --- Jim Cathcart, President & Founder, Catchart Institute, Inc.

Rick Frishman is without a doubt one of the top book publicists in the country. Not only has he represented many bestselling authors as the founder of Planned Television Arts, he has mentored hundreds of emerging authors and professional speakers including myself with his stellar workshops. Rick is truly a professional of the highest caliber and someone I am product to call a colleague and friend. December 4, 2008. --- Robert Stack, MCLC, APR, Fellow PRSA, Owner
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ISBN: 9781630474577

Dimensions: 215mm x 139mm x 17mm

Weight: 387g

302 pages