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Marc and Claire Headley share the behind-the-scenes story of how they self-published "Blown for Good," their exposé of Scientology's International Headquarters, despite the organization's history of blocking critical books.
• Marc started posting stories online in 2006-2007 under the handle "blown for good"
• Decided to self-publish in 2009 after learning how Scientology threatened publishers with costly litigation
• Created their own publishing company to protect themselves from legal threats
• Worked with former Scientology staff who had escaped, including editors and designers
• Balanced Scientology terminology with explanations to make the book accessible to all readers
• Created a 40-page glossary to explain Scientology's unique language
• Cut the manuscript from 800+ pages to under 400 pages
• Designed and included a detailed map of the International Headquarters
• Initially printed 5,000 hardcover copies
• Fulfilled orders from their living room while managing full-time jobs and raising young children
• Later added a paperback edition and included the police report documenting Marc's escape
• Book became a significant resource for understanding abuses at Scientology's secretive base
You can purchase signed copies of "Blown for Good" directly from blownforgood.com, or find the Kindle and Audible versions on Amazon.
Support the show
BFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/
Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/
PODCAST INFO:
Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503
RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2131160.rss
YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS:
Spy Files Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtJfniWLwq4cA-e...
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Marc and Claire Headley share the behind-the-scenes story of how they self-published "Blown for Good," their exposé of Scientology's International Headquarters, despite the organization's history of blocking critical books.
• Marc started posting stories online in 2006-2007 under the handle "blown for good"
• Decided to self-publish in 2009 after learning how Scientology threatened publishers with costly litigation
• Created their own publishing company to protect themselves from legal threats
• Worked with former Scientology staff who had escaped, including editors and designers
• Balanced Scientology terminology with explanations to make the book accessible to all readers
• Created a 40-page glossary to explain Scientology's unique language
• Cut the manuscript from 800+ pages to under 400 pages
• Designed and included a detailed map of the International Headquarters
• Initially printed 5,000 hardcover copies
• Fulfilled orders from their living room while managing full-time jobs and raising young children
• Later added a paperback edition and included the police report documenting Marc's escape
• Book became a significant resource for understanding abuses at Scientology's secretive base
You can purchase signed copies of "Blown for Good" directly from blownforgood.com, or find the Kindle and Audible versions on Amazon.
Support the show
BFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/
Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/
PODCAST INFO:
Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503
RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2131160.rss
YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS:
Spy Files Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtJfniWLwq4cA-e...

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