Read expert advice from bestselling business book author and expert consultant, Alan Weiss, on the ins and outs of writing a business book and why he believes that books are a “gold-plated marketing technique.” With over 25 books and 500 articles published, Alan shares his inside knowledge of the book publishing process and answers these critical questions:
- How did you come up with the initial idea and why did you decide to write it? What were your goals and how did they change over time?
- What marketing outlets did you find most useful in spreading awareness of your books? Were there any outlets that you found to be a waste of time/money?
- How has becoming a published author affected your career? What are the tangible and intangible benefits?
- How strong were these effects after publishing your first book compared to now, after publishing over 25 books?
- Tell us a bit about the revenue that you have received as a result of your books. Was the amount of time and money invested worth it in the end?
- What was the most challenging aspect of writing your books/getting them published and what advice do you have for future writers to help them overcome this challenge?
- How much of your overall success would you attribute to being an author?
And more...
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