How to Write a Book and Self Publish on Amazon with Matt Rudnitsky
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Ever dreamed of writing your own book one day? In this episode, we're joined by author, publisher, and book coach, Matt Rudnitsky. He previously worked at scribe media formerly known as the infamous company Book in a Box and he now runs his own business Platypus Publishing. His first self-published book made over $14,000 selling on Amazon with no self-promotion. Today he shares with us how to make a passive income by writing, publishing, and marketing books. In this episode you'll learn:
- The exact steps to write, promote, and sell your book on Amazon
- Why Matt turned down a publishing deal from a big publisher
- How Matt had a successful launch without a large audience
- The difference between self publish and landing a deal with a book publisher
- Common misconceptions about self-publishing
- How to validate your book idea before you write it
- The logistics of how to design, format, print, and ship your book (what software to use)
- How long it should take you to write your book
- The biggest mistakes to avoid
- Balancing writing the book vs the promotion
- How to build confidence as a writer
- Overcoming the fear of failure or imposter syndrome
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Resources Mentioned
- Show Your Work! by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/317FH8x
- How to Write Copy that Sells by Ray Edwards: https://amzn.to/2IkovUJ
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