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How to Publish a Book Even If You Are Not a Writer with James Woosley | #7


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Ep #7: Publishing a book is often seen as a game-changer for personal and professional credibility. Even if you’re not a writer, having a physical book with your name on it instantly positions you as an expert in your field.

For many people, publishing a book has been the pivotal moment that accelerated their career and attracted new opportunities. Yet, the process can seem complicated and time-consuming. That's why many people don't even start writing a book.

In this episode, James Woosley shares practical tips and insider strategies on how to publish a book even if you are not a writer.

And as this episode is part of the Marketing on a Budget series we will also talk about how you can publish a book without spending a lot of money.

James is a significant influencer and strategic planner who communicates the potential he sees so that it can be realized. As a project manager, coach, and consultant, he helps people and organizations move ideas from the dreaming and planning stages to full implementation.

There was a time when James wanted to make his first book as real as any book published by a major company, and he did it. It turned out to be the self-publishing company where he helps other people to publish their books.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

  • [00:22] About the episode and James Woosley
  • [02:49] James shares how the diversity of his experience led him to strategic planning and writing his first book
  • [04:06] How writing a book benefits you and your business
  • [05:43] James started to get more clients, give interviews, and it turned into a new business
  • [06:31] Who can write a book
  • [07:35] What to do if you are not a natural writer
  • [09:10] How to choose what to write about if you have many ideas and a lot of knowledge
  • [10:01] If you write a book but then start talking about unrelated topics, your audience won’t be interested in buying it
  • [10:08] What's the process of writing a book?
  • [11:38] James shares how he wrote his first book
  • [12:46] Where to start when writing a book?
  • [14:28] How to finish a book faster, but still keep it effective?
  • [15:47] Chunk your process so you can see the progress on your calendar
  • [16:39] James's ups and downs in his writing journey
  • [17:39] What to do after finishing your book and before publishing
  • [18:02] Self-publishing vs. traditional publishing – which is right for you?
  • [19:29] Should you do everything yourself or invest in your book?
  • [20:14] Finding the right balance between the quality of writing and the presentation of your book, with J.K. Rowling as an example
  • [22:13] How much it costs to publish your first book and how to do it at low cost
  • [25:25] If you’re really on a budget - start with the ebook
  • [27:34] Get your book published on Amazon
  • [28:06] Are you spending more time writing your book than serving your customers? Outsource the tasks that aren’t essential to your business.
  • [29:40] Three steps you can take to write a book and prepare to publish your first one
  • [31:15] Even just 20–30 minutes a day can make a big difference when writing your book
  • [32:42] Where to find James
  • [34:34] For the show notes go to marinabarayeva.com and subscribe to the Marketing for Creatives show

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How to Publish a Book Even If You Are Not a Writer

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