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Tom Corson-Knowles wrote his first book at age 19. After six years of trying to find a traditional publisher to help him take his book to market, he finally discovered another route to publishing - self publishing on Amazon Kindle. In his first month, Tom didn't tell a single person he had published his book, but he still sold more than 10 Kindle copies. Seeing the potential for success, he wrote and published 20 books that year and had his first month of more than $12,000 in Kindle royalties alone just 12 months after he published that first book. In today’s show, Michael Mackintosh interviews Tom as he shares his story, tips for new and experienced authors, and a new way to get your books published through a nontraditional or hybrid publisher. So grab your notebook and pen and get ready to take notes, because you’re about to learn how to make some serious Publishing Profits. To learn more about Michael Mackintosh, visit his site at MichaelMackintosh.com (http://michaelmackintosh.com/) To learn more about the Publishing Profits Podcast show, join us at www.PublishingProfitsPodcast.com (http://www.publishingprofitspodcast.com/) To learn more about TCK Publishing, visit www.TCKPublishing.com (http://www.TCKPublishing.com)

Steve Scott started out as a regular guy who just wanted to stay home with his family and work from home. He started his blog several years ago and was supporting his family on the income from his site with affiliate marketing and ads. A few years ago, Steve figured out how to self publish his own books on Kindle and he's now published more than 16 books in his own name and dozens more under pen names. Steve has become one of the Top 100 Business & Investing authors on Amazon (appearing at #1 in all of Kindle for Business & Investing Authors numerous times,), and he's also commonly listed as a Top 100 Self-Help author on Amazon Kindle as well. In today's show, Steve shares his story along with tips for how authors like you can successfull self publish and become a bestselling author. I think you'll love Steve's incredibly humble attitude and clear, concise and insightful advice. Show Notes Here are a few things Steve and I discuss on the show: * How to be more productive, write more and get more done with good writing habits. * A few powerful book marketing strategies and promotion ideas that can help you attract tons of new readers, fans and followers in a short period of time. * How Steve finds new book ideas, how to do market research, and how to know what nonfiction books will sell well before you even write them. * Why blogging is such a great tool for building your author platform and following. * Why giving away a free email opt-in in every single book is such a great idea, and how you can build your audience quickly using this one simple strategy. * Why giving away books, blog posts and content for free is crucial to your long-term success (people love free stuff, and it creates a powerful tool for attracting new readers and fans). * Why education marketing is the best free marketing strategy in the world. * How to become a true expert in your field (you'll be amazed what you can achieve when you put your mind to it and love what you do). * How Steve's experience in affiliate marketing helped him become a better marketer for his own books. * Why your passions and interests are the keys to your success. So grab your notebook and pen and get ready to take notes, because you’re about to learn how to make some serious Publishing Profits. To learn more about Steve, visit him at www.SteveScottSite.com (http://www.SteveScottSite.com) To learn more about the Publishing Profits Podcast show, join us at www.PublishingProfitsPodcast.com (http://www.publishingprofitspodcast.com/) More About the Show I'm Tom Corson-Knowles, #1 bestselling author of The Kindle Publishing Bible (http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Publishing-Bible-Step-Step-ebook/dp/B00A86QV9A) series and founder of TCK Publishing (http://tckpublishing.com/). Welcome to the Publishing Profits Podcast (http://publishingprofitspodcast.com/) where our mission is to help you turn your writing into a profitable career.

Great editing can be easier thank you think. You're about to learn how to master the editing process. Hey there it’s Tom Corson-Knowles, #1 bestselling author of The Kindle Publishing Bible series and founder of TCK Publishing (http://tckpublishing.com/). Welcome to the Publishing Profits Podcast (http://publishingprofitspodcast.com/) where our mission is to help you turn your writing into a profitable career. Today we have a very special guest for you. Her name is Barbara Rogan and she's worked in almost every area of the publishing industry over the last thirty years. She's a multi-published author of 9 novels, founder of a literary agency, and a highly esteemed professional editor. Barbara has taught fiction writing at SUNY Farmingdale and Hofstra and also teaches online courses for writers. In today's show, Barbara shares some great ideas and best practices for becoming a better writer, mastering the editing process and choosing the right editor for you. Whether you're a brand new novelist, a non-fiction writer or an experienced bestselling author, Barbara's wealth of information and experience in the publishing industry can help you become even better. Here are just a few things Barbara shares in this interview: * How to find the right editor for your needs and goals. * The most effective route to becoming a better writer (it's not about relying on your editor to make you better! Instead, it's all about your work ethic, practice and willingness to learn, make mistakes and correct as you go). * The role an editor plays, and the roles they don't play (and how to never make the mistake of asking your editor to do the impossible). * How to know when you're ready to hire an editor, and when it's up to you to keep self-editing and move the manuscript closer to completion. * Some great tips on plotting, planning and structure for your novels and nonfiction books. * How the internet has completely changed the way books are marketed and promoted in just a few short years, and why even traditionally published "old school" authors must learn new tricks if they want to succeed in this new world of publishing. * How social media, blogging, podcasts, online book tours, and other forms of media are becoming huge influencers when it comes to readers' buying decisions. * And much more! Note: I'm sorry the sound quality is pretty poor in this episode! There was a problem with Barbara's mic. But trust me, this interview is a gem, so hang in there because there's a lot of wisdom shared by this wonderful woman! So grab your notebook and pen and get ready to take notes, because you’re about to learn how to make some serious Publishing Profits. To learn more about Barbara, visit her at www.BarbaraRogan.com (http://www.BarbaraRogan.com) To learn more about the Publishing Profits Podcast show, join us at www.PublishingProfitsPodcast.com (http://www.publishingprofitspodcast.com/)

All bestselling books follow one of four basic blueprints. Are you writing with the blueprint for success? Hey there it’s Tom Corson-Knowles, #1 bestselling author of The Kindle Publishing Bible series and founder of TCK Publishing (http://tckpublishing.com/). Welcome to the Publishing Profits Podcast (http://publishingprofitspodcast.com/) where our mission is to help you turn your writing into a profitable career. In today’s show, we have an incredible guest for you. Her name is Robin Hoffman. She’s a successful entrepreneur, author and writing coach. Robin and I both know that creating a bestselling book isn’t just about marketing – it’s about the entire writing, publishing and marketing process. And it all starts with your first book idea. You see, Robin has studied some of the bestselling books in the world, the ones that have sold hundreds of thousands or millions of copies, and she discovered that there are only four bestseller blueprints or book structures that these bestsellers used. You’re about to discover exactly what these four bestselling blueprints are and how to use them to give your next book a better shot at becoming a bestseller. In the interview, you'll learn: * The Four Bestseller Blueprints that are universal to all bestselling books. There are only a few ways to structure a book, and understanding this structure is crucial to crafting a great book that can become a bestseller and get your message and story out to the world in the most effective manner. * Why the Three-Act Book Structure is so universal, and how to use it to turn your stories into legends. * How to structure non-fiction books for maximum exposure and impact. * How to position yourself as a true expert in your field, and how to turn your book into an author platform that can skyrocket your business, your career and your influence. * The importance of self-editing and working with the right editor for you. * The most common mistakes first-time authors make when it comes to structure and story, and how to nip these mistakes in the bud so you don't waste years struggling to write a book with the wrong structure (and little hope of success). * A few bonus tips on how to craft a bestselling book from idea to publishing and beyond. So grab your notebook and pen and get ready to take notes, because you’re about to learn how to make some serious Publishing Profits. To learn more about Robin, visit her at www.GetPublishedCoach.com (http://www.getpublishedcoach.com/) To learn more about the Publishing Profits Podcast show, join us at www.PublishingProfitsPodcast.com (http://www.publishingprofitspodcast.com/)