This update took a few extra months to put together. It's even more outdated than usual. When I talk about book sales with my writing friends, I get confused looks and pitying smiles. Most of them have self-published their manuscripts as eBooks, or used a service like Amazon's CreateSpace for both hardcopy and ...
Yep, that's the title: with hashtag. Have you ever noticed how you and your friends talk about money? Some people will perpetually complain about not having enough, or needing to borrow more, or avoiding bill collectors. They're stressed out about their financial problems and worried about their debt. ...
A reader writes: "Hey Doug! Just read the advice you posted about blogging for money and I am left with a question. What kinda number can I expect to pay out to get someone to do all the leg work for me in terms of setting it up. I am computer illiterate for the most part and it's not something that can change. ...
All right, all right, all right. Over 40 e-mails and Facebook messages on the subject. Yes, I was interviewed by USAA Magazine. They're a bunch of pros, it was fun, and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Yeah, I was on the front page of a Yahoo video too, and I'd do that again in a heartbeat. Here's what I learned ...
This is the third post (and conclusion) in a series on writing and publishing. It stands on its own but for more context you can read about the book's latest sales & royalties report and traditional publishing versus self-publishing. Check the end of this post for an eBook announcement! Bookstores in military ...
Several months ago, author Romeo Clayton asked: I'd love to hear how you went about searching for a traditional publisher. I'm currently working on another book, although I may go the self-publishing route again. Is there any particular reason why you didn't go the self-publishing route? I'd like to share how I ...
We're military veterans, not financial advisors. We're trying to share what we've learned and to pay it forward – but you have to make your own decisions.
What worked for us will probably work for you, but unfortunately, we can’t guarantee it. Let us know if something’s not working for you, and we’ll try to figure out a better way... Continue Reading...
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