To publish or self-publish? That is THE question In today’s excerpt from YOUR BIG BEAUTIFUL BOOK PLAN, we break down the advantages and disadvantages of publishing versus self-publishing. YBBBP Publishing Strategy After reading this, make a decision — and a declaration — about your ideal publishing scenario. Would you publish or self-publish and why.
Sample Book Proposal
Book proposals are to books as business plans are to businesses: essential. A book is always more than just a book. Much more. Writing a book could direct the course of your career for the rest of your life. It could lead to infinitely important connections, multiple revenue streams, spin off products, international relations. It…
Your Big Beautiful Book Plan Creators
Danielle LaPorte
Linda Sivertsen
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- "After 30 minutes of digging into YOUR BIG BEAUTIFUL BOOK PLAN...I was writing, planning, and plotting. I finally had the inspiration AND the framework I needed."Adam Baker | ManVsDebt.com
- "...I am astounded with the top-shelf knowledge and talent shared. I could not look away. And now I am starting my second book–with a proposal this time."Susan Hyatt | Master Coach + Author of Create Your Own Luck, 7 Steps to get Your Lucky On
- "Working with Linda & Danielle is the difference between signing with Random House or not. The difference between a great book deal and no book deal."Chrisanna Northrup author of The Normal Bar (Random House, summer 2012)
- "Writers need all the help we can get and going the book proposal route—especially with such stars like you, Linda and Danielle—seems like the best way to set yourself up for success."Laura Munson | Author of the NY Times bestseller This Is Not The Story You Think It Is
- "I went to graduate school for writing, and YOUR BIG BEAUTIFUL BOOK PLAN is far more comprehensive than what I was offered in classes or week-long publishing workshops..."Kate Swoboda | YourCourageousLife.com
- "Danielle LaPorte is on the leading edge of what it means to innovate in book creation and marketing. After 20+ years in the publishing industry, the true strategy stars stand out – Danielle is one of them."Lisa DiMona | Literary Agent, Lark Productions
- "The world’s most successful people are magnetized to Linda Sivertsen for a very simple reason: she brings out the best in everyone she touches."Mimi Donaldson | bestselling author of Negotiating for Dummies
- "Linda Sivertsen is a champion for writers! GREAT energy, GREAT intuition, GREAT heart, GREAT knowledge of publishing!"John Assaraf | Author of the NY Times bestselling series, The Street Kid’s Guide To Having It All
- "Danielle and Linda have managed create the richest, most robust tome on creating your book plan that I could imagine... abundant experience...and seriously heavy hitters from the industry."Tanya Geisler | CTI-certified coach + creator, Board Of Your Life
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- "I went to graduate school for writing, and YOUR BIG BEAUTIFUL BOOK PLAN is far more comprehensive than what I was offered in classes or week-long publishing workshops..."Kate Swoboda | YourCourageousLife.com
- "Danielle LaPorte is on the leading edge of what it means to innovate in book creation and marketing. After 20+ years in the publishing industry, the true strategy stars stand out – Danielle is one of them."Lisa DiMona | Literary Agent, Lark Productions
- "The world’s most successful people are magnetized to Linda Sivertsen for a very simple reason: she brings out the best in everyone she touches."Mimi Donaldson | bestselling author of Negotiating for Dummies
- "Linda Sivertsen is a champion for writers! GREAT energy, GREAT intuition, GREAT heart, GREAT knowledge of publishing!"John Assaraf | Author of the NY Times bestselling series, The Street Kid’s Guide To Having It All
- "Danielle and Linda have managed create the richest, most robust tome on creating your book plan that I could imagine... abundant experience...and seriously heavy hitters from the industry."Tanya Geisler | CTI-certified coach + creator, Board Of Your Life
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Like Danielle on Facebook
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It’s my birthday tomorrow, but we’re gonna celebrate like it’s TODAY! This marks The 4th Annual Pay What You Can Day...
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