[New Post] Season 6, Episode 13: How To Win With Your First Book [Podcast]

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Season 6, Episode 13: How To Win With Your First Book [Podcast] My Best Advice For New Authors Welcome to Season 6, Episode 13 of the This Is Your Life podcast. If you're an aspiring author, you're going to love this episode. Why? Michele Cushatt and I discuss how to win with your first book. Whether you're an entrepreneur, counselor, pastor, or pundit, writing a book is one of those bucket-list items, isn't it? But navigating the publishing world is like exploring a new country. You need a guide, and today I want to share my best advice for new authors. Listen to the Audio TIYL S6E13 Subscribe to Podcast in iTunes | Play in Browser | Download Watch the Video If you can’t see this video in your RSS reader or email, then click here. In this episode, you'll discover: Insights I learned from over thirty-five years in the publishing business. Why getting started in publishing means getting educated in the trade. A trick one of the best-selling authors of all time uses to stay on his game. What you need to do to ensure you can hook an agent, ink a deal, and create visibility for your book. One tactic you can employ to drive crazy subscriptions to your email list. How to decide between self-publishing and traditional publishing. “ If you're trying to penetrate a new industry, you first need to study that industry. —MICHAEL HYATT Read the Transcript You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions. Join the Conversation My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this: Question: Do you have a book in you? What is it? You can leave a comment by clicking here. Explore Additional Resources In this episode we mentioned the following resources: Book: Writing a Winning Book Proposal Book: Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World Membership community: Platform University Website: Literary Marketplace Publication: Publishers Weekly Blog: Jane Friedman Blog: Jeff Goins Blog: Rachelle Gardner Blog: The Book Designer About Us Michael Hyatt is the author of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. Recognized by magazines like Forbes and Inc as an important online marketing and leadership expert, he's also the founder of Platform University and 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever. Read more about him here. Michele Cushatt is a popular speaker and author. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, or her blog. She's a three-time cancer survivor with a powerful, personal story. Listen to it here or read about it in her memoir, Undone: A Story of Making Peace with an Imperfect Life. Ask Us a Question If you have a question, comment, thought or concern, you can do so by clicking here. We'd love to hear from you. Subscribe to the Podcast If you have enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe: iTunes Zune RSS Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.   You are receiving this message because you opted in to receive e-mail updates from me on michaelhyatt.com.   ©2016 Michael Hyatt P.O. Box 1221, Franklin, TN 37065 Get this from a friend? Subscribe now! No longer interested in these emails? You can Unsubscribe here, or you can also change to weekly delivery.