Most authors focus on the wrong things to achieve their author goals. Don’t just focus on numbers like books sold or page read. To achieve your author goals, focus on these three main areas that help you create a book that it eventually sells itself. 

TAKEAWAYS

• The wrong things you’re probably focusing on as an author
• Three key goals that help you decide everything else
• How to get people to read, recommend, and review your book 

CHAPTERS

00:00 Focus on the Right Goal

01:30 The Importance of Reading Your Book

13:09 When Your Book Recommends Itself

24:58 Get More Reviews

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

→Apply to the Profitable Publishing™ Partner Service to outline, write, publish, and launch your book tied to your business or brand. https://www.ProfitableSelfPublishing.com/Partner 

→Need helo finding your readers? Listen to Episode 7 https://profitablepublishing.riverside.com/e/7-find-your-readers-marketing-for-authors-book-as-a-business-asset-when-self-publishing 

→Want to write a book readers can’t put down? Listen to Episode 10 https://profitablepublishing.riverside.com/e/10-how-to-write-a-good-book-that-keeps-readers-engaged-with-touchpoints-book-writing-for-coaches 

CONNECT WITH ASHLEY D. SHEPARD:

Website: www.sheppublishinghouse.com/contact  

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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-d-shepard 

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Profitable Publishing™ is the podcast for coaches, consultants, speakers, and service providers who want to package their expertise into a profitable book to build their brands, attract clients, and create multiple income streams.

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