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Here’s Your First Rich Author Video…
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Check out the first clip here:
http://www.automaticbestseller.com/rich_author
In this video, I’ll reveal to you…
–How I got started on my journey to becoming a rich author…
–The 10 words that changed my life forever…
–The MONSTER mistake that put the brakes on my progress…
–A little-known tactic for propelling your book writing into high gear…
–The secret to opening the floodgates of creativity and letting your book effortlessly pour out of you…
–How I sold 60,000 copies of my first book in just 60 days…
and MUCH more.
Check it out now.
http://www.automaticbestseller.com/rich_author
We’ll talk again soon…
Chris
P.S. Listen closely towards the end of this video, because I make a statement that may literally blow you
away…
Did you know you can make thousands of dollars with your first book–BEFORE writing even one word?
It’s true–and in Video 2 of the Rich Author Series, I’ll reveal exactly how to do that, but you need to
see video 1 first 
So watch for another message to come from me soon!
May 1st, 2008 at 9:56 pm
This is amazing. I want to get to work right away. He makes it sound so easy that anyone who has an idea, can get started.
May 1st, 2008 at 10:03 pm
I have seen many ebooks and sales letters written using these power words, sometimes I find that I am really drawn in by them even though I know it’s just a strategy, so they do work.
May 1st, 2008 at 10:06 pm
I found the information of using such powerful words, that they have a viral effect on the readers who constantly tell someone else about it, and as a result it brings in more business.
May 1st, 2008 at 10:09 pm
From the audio, I realized that over the years I have evolved moving from being an expert in one area to another, without even realizing it. It’s really agreat place to start getting the creative juices flowing.
May 1st, 2008 at 10:12 pm
I’m glad to know that I’m not the only one that has thought about writing and haven’t done anything about it in years. His words are very insightful!
May 2nd, 2008 at 2:26 am
He’s right-without a system of accountability you just sit on your bum for a long time. I have been guilty of this too long, it’s time to change that-for many things. Support groups really are excellent.
May 2nd, 2008 at 2:31 am
Yes, I can see that having something to push you is needed and can help but how do you figure out what works for you?
And more importantly if you don’t have many people around you how do you get started?
May 2nd, 2008 at 2:37 am
I am so glad that I found this video, I have been wanting to write a book for such a long time now, and I feel like I’ve procrastinated for far too long. I believe that this will give me the boost that I really need.
May 2nd, 2008 at 2:44 am
He really does make it seem like it’s easy, and that’s why I like the video. After watching, I feel very motivated to get out there and finally get the ball moving on that book I’ve been sitting on for five years now.
May 2nd, 2008 at 2:48 am
I’m surprised that so many people have been sitting on book ideas for so long. I thought that I was the only one, but now I feel a lot better knowing there are others in the same boat. Great video!
May 2nd, 2008 at 6:56 am
It’s reassuring in some small way to know that I’m not alone in just sitting down and ‘thinking’ about writing a book. I guess it’s easy to find excuses, valid or otherwise. The presenter made it look OK but showed what to do to get the push. Good stuff.
May 2nd, 2008 at 7:05 am
This sounds almost too easy. I have a friend who is just getting his foot wet and is finding it hard work. Takes a lot of discipline to stay focused.
May 2nd, 2008 at 9:44 am
Marcia :
It’s not “easy” in the sense that you can just be lazy about things. It’s just as he says, the hard part is just overcoming the inertia. Trust me, the more you write, the more you want to write, and the more you want to write, the more you write.
Just keep writing. All you need to do is overcome the inertia.
At one point writing will be as easy as thinking.
This man is telling it like it is.
May 2nd, 2008 at 9:59 am
One of the main points that I took away from this video was the point he made about setting our priorities. There seems to be a million thing going on at once and some things just get crowded out.
May 2nd, 2008 at 12:03 pm
“Money, did I hear anyone say money yet ?”
not in the audience, not in the comments either 
Here’s to money, and lots of it 
May 2nd, 2008 at 12:19 pm
So many so-called “millionaires” say they want to tell you their “secrets” and then you watch the video, only to be treated to an extended sales pitch.
Kudos to Chris for being the real thing.
May 2nd, 2008 at 6:17 pm
I am very curious to know just how long some of us have been thinking about writing our very own books? Anybody want to share?
May 2nd, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Justa, I have seen many people claim to be the “real thing”, and I’m glad that I think I’ve found somebody who actually knows what they are talking about!
As for how long I’ve been waiting to write my book, it hasn’t been any less than five years.
May 2nd, 2008 at 6:25 pm
This guy is an excellent speaker, he seems to get his audience really wound up. Does anybody know what else this guy does? He seems very talented.
May 2nd, 2008 at 11:03 pm
VirginiaT :
I’ve been writing my own books for years, but they barely enough for me to survive. Now I know what I’m doing wrong, I’ll be changing my strategy for the next book.
May 2nd, 2008 at 11:24 pm
I have actually already written my first book, and I’m just wondering how to go about getting my name out there. I notice that James has a similar issue, anyone else in my boat?
May 2nd, 2008 at 11:26 pm
Stop stealing my style James. Get your own !
Suzette :
Just do like he says, get up an hour early each day and write. You’ll have to force yourself a bit in the beginning, but it’ll come naturally soon enough.
May 2nd, 2008 at 11:37 pm
Great motivational words, but I do admit that I am a bit hesitant to try out so many new things when it comes to my writing. Has anybody else been a bit skeptical?
May 2nd, 2008 at 11:54 pm
Belinda, I admit that I always am skeptical before I put myself out on a limb, but from what I’m seeing, I think that this guy is the real deal.
May 3rd, 2008 at 12:01 am
Does anybody here have tips about how to get started? How do you get motivated to sit down and start your book? I’m still kind of stuck on that.
May 3rd, 2008 at 1:24 am
Hi sprout,
I find it useful to be write in the balcony. In the morning, when everything is cold and new, just before you start work, that works well for me
May 3rd, 2008 at 2:03 am
Anyone have any idea how I can regain lost credibility ? I totally
went the wrong way with my first book.
May 3rd, 2008 at 2:24 am
Shouldn’t be too difficult. I’m sure if you follow his methods, you should be able to do it.
May 3rd, 2008 at 8:36 am
I have all my “ideas” on several pads of paper that have been accumulating for years! Actually getting started is harder than I thought.
May 3rd, 2008 at 8:42 am
Cal, I do the same thing. I start after I get the kids off to school. The day is still early and the chaos is gone.
May 3rd, 2008 at 1:10 pm
I haven’t written a book as yet but I’m definitely one of those who have been more than thinking about it for a while now. It’s one of the reasons that I got caught up in these presentations.
May 3rd, 2008 at 2:07 pm
Trip, how exactly did you lose your credibility? That is definitely something that I have been worrying about ever since I even started thinking about writing a book.
May 3rd, 2008 at 2:09 pm
Well Mike, I’m sure that this video will help. My friend was in a rut like you and no sooner than he watched the video, he was like uber-motivated to just get up and go. I’ll be around to help him keep focused. Maybe, I should write a book too.
May 3rd, 2008 at 2:15 pm
I have been wanting to write a book ever since I was at least 12 years old, and it has been longer than 12 years since I was that old.
All I have as of yet are outlines and a couple character descriptions. I just can’t seem to get motivated enough to get started.
Anybody else been wanting to write a book since they were kids?
May 3rd, 2008 at 6:16 pm
Penny, like you, I wanted to start my book young. I wanted to write the story of my life because I thought I had it so bad.
I’d still like to write a biography, but I have no idea who the heck would want to read it!
Either way, I’m glad I found this video to help me along in the process.
May 3rd, 2008 at 6:39 pm
I admit that I was kind of skeptical, you see so many of these people asking for money so they can tell you about how you can improve your life. I get the feeling that he knows his stuff - he’s been in our shoes.
May 3rd, 2008 at 6:51 pm
Trip, isn’t it funny how easy it is to lose credibility, but at least ten times harder to gain it back again? I hope that you are able to gain your credibility back again, I know it’s difficult, but hopefully these videos can help out.
May 3rd, 2008 at 10:16 pm
Same here Roger. My childhood wasn’t bad, but there were a lot of things that I experienced that people never get to experience these days.
Childhood stories can be very interesting to read because people come from all over and have different experiences growing up.
May 3rd, 2008 at 10:23 pm
So what are you waiting for Mike ? that’s exactly what he was saying in the video, people like to procrastinate. Time flies, and we don’t live forever.
May 3rd, 2008 at 10:30 pm
Scriber is right. We don’t live forever. If anything happens to us, our stories will be lots to the world. So it’s important that we write early and often.
PS. More money wouldn’t hurt either.
May 3rd, 2008 at 10:30 pm
Scriber is right. We don’t live forever. If anything happens to us, our stories will be lost to the world. So it’s important that we write early and often.
PS. More money wouldn’t hurt either.
May 3rd, 2008 at 10:52 pm
I didn’t know there was a first video ! I thought that was the first one.. I’m not very smart.. and I can still follow this.
May 3rd, 2008 at 11:14 pm
I can’t believe no one said anything about my awful puns. That can’t be “write”
I can make awful jokes, but I can’t write. Actually I didn’t think about doing the whole “empire” thing until I saw the video. Joke books might not sell, but if I did a lot more than that, it just might work. Thanks for the inspiration !
May 3rd, 2008 at 11:31 pm
Every time I want to start writing, I get so lost because there are so many things to do. I forget where I am, what I’ve started, what I haven’t started, where I am, where I’m going.. it all gets very messy after a while.
I’m glad to have finally found someone who can give me a guide and a method I can follow, so I don’t start and then get instantly lost in the details.
May 3rd, 2008 at 11:52 pm
I think a lot of people are missing the point here. It’s not just about the writing. Writing is a way to gain recognition and credibility.
After that, people should capitalize on that credibility to do other things besides the writing. The money is not just in the writing, it’s also in all the other things that support the book.
May 4th, 2008 at 12:04 am
Peachy and Sprout, I didn’t actually lose it so much as didn’t take advantage of it. I just didn’t realize that I was building credibility and not just writing a book. I don’t know if anyone still remembers the old book, but I’m starting a new one. This time I’ll build it right.
May 4th, 2008 at 12:12 am
Okay people, this is the start of a new adventure for me. I’ll be starting a new project here. With his guidance, I think I should be able to get it up and running.
Wish me luck.
May 4th, 2008 at 12:37 am
I’m back. Me and Trixie have started a competition to see who’s the best. We’ll both follow the videos, and at the end we’ll compare notes and see who’s ahead. Anyone else what to join us ?
May 4th, 2008 at 1:09 am
I love this talk about money too. Lots of it. Seems like a good enough reason to get up and start working on some of these ideas.
May 4th, 2008 at 2:25 am
Yeah money has to be the primary motivation for everyone. I just need someone waving a reminder under my nose every once in a while to get me going.
May 4th, 2008 at 2:28 am
John; how does one gain credibility when starting out? As a complete unknown I do not have the power of reputation when it comes to selling, or to marketing.
May 4th, 2008 at 2:30 am
The only thing I can think of Antoinnette would be baby steps. You need to start out small and build on the reputation you can gain-perhaps locally.
May 4th, 2008 at 2:32 am
Ok, so how? Get a book in print, and then maybe approach your local book store?
I mean if you can get the book on their shelves then maybe you can reach your town. You could work out from there but that won’t sell the number of books that Chris is talking about.
May 4th, 2008 at 2:47 am
Accountability is such a huge thing for me, with just about everything. Keeping fit, eating well-if no one is watching me then I perform poorly.
May 4th, 2008 at 3:10 am
You’re not alone Alfred. It helps me to have someone watching over my shoulder.
Is there anything like this online-writing circles for instance? How would you find one?
May 4th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
James, you said you have been writing your own books for years now, but barely getting by with them. What strategies have you been using?
May 4th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
You asked about gaining credibility. I have seen many cases online, where a well respected author endorses the book of a new person. It gives the new person apush in the public’s eye because they are seen as linked to this guru, so if it’s possible for you to get someone successful and reknowned to write the foreword or something, that might help.
May 4th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
Suzette, Money is not really the primary motivation for me. It really is the freedom it offers to do the things that I really want to do, instead of working because I have to make ends meet.
May 4th, 2008 at 11:36 pm
For me getting rich by writing is not my primary aim. I enjoy writing and I hope to make a career out of it. If I make big money, it will be an added bonus. The video offers many useful insights for people who write for money and not out of passion.
May 5th, 2008 at 12:22 am
Hi Carol, it’s not really strategy. I was doing it like he said, just writing. I only survived because I didn’t do much else. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone at all. I would have probably made more money in the “food service industry.”
His strategy is very much better.
May 5th, 2008 at 12:30 am
There’re audio recordings to accompany the video as well. What i like about them is that he comes across as being very real and genuine. It doesn’t sound “manufactured” like a lot of the audio and video recordings out there. It’s not super-clean and super-sharp. You can see he’s speaking from his heart and not from a set of notes.
That means a lot to me, and really sets him apart from the rest.
May 5th, 2008 at 12:33 am
Using your book to gain credibility seems tough, especially when you’re starting out as an unknown and trying to reach an audience that may think they are one step ahead of you. I hope it’s something that I can do.
May 5th, 2008 at 12:37 am
I would say that my primary interest in this endeavor is to gain not only money, but a reputation as a respected author. I get joy from writing, but yes, the money does interest me too.
May 5th, 2008 at 12:40 am
I’m a bit weary to try this strategy because I’ve heard about “selling out”, and I know that it doesn’t have the best reputation. How do you think I can go about creating a “book empire” without “selling out” to my fans?
May 5th, 2008 at 12:43 am
I’ve thought about the idea of “selling out” as well, and it is a scary thought. I just think that you have to approach it with an open mind and an open heart, and encourage your audience to do the same.
May 5th, 2008 at 12:51 am
Sprout, I’m not quite sure how I can help you get started, but my first step was doing research online and trying to find something that could help me. That’s how I found this video, actually.
May 5th, 2008 at 12:55 am
Trip, I’m glad that you didn’t let that discourage you. I’m sure that your next book will be a great hit, and at least you used your experiences to learn from.
May 5th, 2008 at 1:04 am
I understand now, Trip. You really do have to jump on it when you are establishing credibility with your first book, or else it can shatter your career in writing similar books in the future. Best of luck to you.
May 5th, 2008 at 1:08 am
It’s good to see that there are others here in a similar situation to mine.
My only problem at the moment is understanding exactly where and how to get started. I’m still a bit lost, I guess you could say.
May 5th, 2008 at 1:19 am
Hey everybody, I just watched the first video, and I am blown away. I found the videos through a friend who heard that I was working on my first book. I’m glad that I found these.
May 5th, 2008 at 2:58 am
I saw something here about a competition earlier, if anyone can find it, I’m definitely in on this. It will be conclusive proof that this works, if I can get it to work well here.
May 5th, 2008 at 3:19 am
Penny, I’m lost too, but what else is new. I can get the idea of it, and I think I know what he means. As he said though, he hasn’t gotten to the “meat” of it yet, so it should probably get clearer from here.
May 5th, 2008 at 4:34 am
It’s not “selling out” if you’re making a difference in the lives of the people that you’re affecting. People need to hear about it, and like it or not, you have to eat. It’s only “selling out” if you start recommending things that you know don’t work.
May 5th, 2008 at 7:02 am
One of the most important aspects I see in getting this effort off the ground is committment. Without committment it is not going to work. It is really half the battle.
May 5th, 2008 at 7:05 am
Justa, you are right. If you are giving the people valuable information they need, and in such a way they understand and can implement with a fair amount of work.
May 5th, 2008 at 7:10 am
Virgina says “Using your book to gain credibility seems tough” It will be tough, but once you get the desired result all you need to do is to write quality books, and then your reputation will sell them you.
May 5th, 2008 at 9:05 am
“Selling out” might be the fastest way to lose your credibility in the market. You have to be true and honest to sustain your position.
May 5th, 2008 at 9:16 am
Yes it definitely will be tough, but the point of the thing (as I understand it) is not to have your book the sole focus of your marketing strategy. You can hold talks and seminars and stuff like that, and through them you can create demand for your book, even if it’s not been written yet. People always want to be a part of the process (ie. they want things to be interactive) so there’s a market for getting people involved in your process. So if you involve them, it becomes a sort of co-operative book, and people are always happy to have a copy of what they had a hand in influencing.
- Johnny T.
May 5th, 2008 at 9:24 am
Imma go write my book now. I don’t even know what I’m going to write about. What do I write about ? What about you guys ? any ideas ?
May 5th, 2008 at 9:29 am
@Trixie
What aobut the guy you’re always making doe-eyes at ? I bet you could fill a book (no, two books !) with what you think about him. Think of the talks you could give — “how I loved this guy..”
May 5th, 2008 at 9:38 am
I TOLD you, STOP looking at my screen ! Imma wait for the next video, it’s going to be here soon, and I want to be the first to post.
May 5th, 2008 at 9:41 am
Yay.. the next video is out, people ! Imma be the first to post there, so
to you, Brad. See you guys in the new video thread !
May 5th, 2008 at 9:50 am
Trix: If you follow Brad’s advice, you might end up with a ‘credibility’ issue. I might hit the market before you.
Re this credibility point though, it must be a significant (but not impossible) challenge for a newbie to get off the ground.
May 5th, 2008 at 9:52 am
I’ve found the videos to be very motivating, especially if you’re stuck for ideas. Sometimes all it takes is for someone to show you how it’s done and how it can be done.
May 5th, 2008 at 10:15 am
Just wanted to say thanks again for this great video. It makes everything a lot more focused and applicable. I’ll be following the series for sure.
May 5th, 2008 at 10:25 am
So I’ve started the ball rolling, I’ve got a website, and a rough idea of what I’m going to be doing with it. I’ll be following his advice all the way. I know it will work for me if I only try and give it a chance.
May 5th, 2008 at 11:12 am
Marcia, I guess everyone was a newbie once. No writer worth his laptop started out rich and/or famous. We all have to start somewhere, so it might as well be here.
May 5th, 2008 at 11:31 am
Like Jordan said, you need to get your book published and then get out to your local book stores and do some publicity stints. Get your name out there. Advertise, advertise, market, market. Not only your book, but also your name!
May 5th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
It is always something of a challenge for any newbie, but you will be a newbie for as long as it takes you to start.
May 5th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Rightword, that’s the spirit, just remember that somewhere along the way you are going feel like giving up but just be resolute from now that you won’t.
May 5th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
The hardest part of almost anything I think is getting started, it’s like you have won half the battle. So just chin up and attack it.
May 5th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
Johnny T, I think the strategy you brought up was a very good one. I for one would want a copy of a book that I had a contribution in when it was being written.
May 6th, 2008 at 4:43 am
Thanks for the vote of confidence Corrine. I didn’t mention that earlier, but that also helps the book get written sooner. This also lowers the “cost” of writing the book, since you don’t have to write it all yourself.
May 6th, 2008 at 5:10 am
That’s what he’s been saying all along, that you shouldn’t just focus on the book, because it’s going to be a long and lonely road if you do. The money’s not only in the book, it’s also in helping people make the most of the book.
May 6th, 2008 at 5:35 am
So if, for instance, you’re writing a book about knitting, you could hold seminars where you could talk about needles and yarn, and knitting methods. You could also invite experienced knitters who could talk about their methods, and maybe record the audio for later, and use it as an add-on for the book. So what starts out as a book, becomes much more than a book.
May 6th, 2008 at 5:49 am
Pie. Now I’m just thinking about pie. I think going to write a book about food. I could hold cooking classes, invite chefs to speak, maybe even have invites to restaurants. This is shaping up well. If it works, it will be thanks to Chris.
May 6th, 2008 at 5:53 am
I think you’ve got the idea Pens. It’s not just about the book, it’s about a whole lot of other things. It’s like he says, it’s about building an empire, not writing a book.
May 6th, 2008 at 6:09 am
You are welcome, Johnny T., things are really falling into place in the mind. Great mental images are forming in my mind and I can see endless possibilities.
May 6th, 2008 at 6:11 am
I think the best thing for you to do is to put them all on paper, and start thinking about an action plan, where each step will fall in your strategy. That will put you miles ahead, and will make you even more pumped up about the actual writing of the book.
May 6th, 2008 at 6:14 am
Pens, I love your examples and it has caused my creative juices to start flowing. Like Flava said, I had better start writing down my ideas as soon as I get them since I may not remember them with all of this new knowledge coming at me.
May 6th, 2008 at 6:25 am
I won’t give up Latty. I did a lot of things wrong earlier, but that’s because I didn’t know the way. Now I know the way, I’m confident that things will get better from here.
May 6th, 2008 at 7:09 am
I see what everyone is saying now (thanks Pens !) You should have more than a book, you could go from a book to needles and yarn, to experienced knitters, to interesting patterns and materials. You could have a website with knitting patterns, and that could sell your book too.
May 6th, 2008 at 7:31 am
I can’t imagine how multi-layered this video is. I’m watching it for the third time, and I’m still learning something from it. There are so many ideas in this video, it’s hard to take them in all at once.
May 6th, 2008 at 7:39 am
You’re not kidding. This is the third time I’m watching it too. I learn something new every time. I’m going to write all of it down so I don’t miss anything.
May 6th, 2008 at 7:46 am
Any of y’all find it difficult to watch the video, just press the pause button until some of it it downloaded. There’s nothing really wrong with the video, it’s just that your connection is a little slow.
May 6th, 2008 at 8:22 am
Priorities. That’s what I always have trouble with. So many distractions, so many other things to do. I’m glad he pointed that out. I never realized that was my problem until now.
May 6th, 2008 at 8:28 am
Hey why are you guys still watching this ? video 2 is out, and so is video 3 ! there are three videos out already, why are we still watching the first one ?
May 6th, 2008 at 8:37 am
I’m still watching this because I think I have more to learn from this. I really, really want to learn how this works. I need to be able to know this stuff like the back of my hand.
May 6th, 2008 at 9:25 am
Me too. The videos will still be here I guess, so I want to make sure I know what he’s saying before I move on. The videos are so full of information it’s easy to miss something if you just watch it once.
May 6th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
I know that this video isn’t necessarily promoting the idea of “selling out”, but I’m just concerned about how my readers will perceive it. Readers are a fickle bunch, after all.
May 6th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
I can understand that you don’t want to be a sell out. Even if you perceive everything to be fine, your readers are the ones you have to impress.
May 6th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
Credibility and “selling out” have a lot in common actually. I think that if you try to build up your book empire so much that you start sounding too commercialized, your audience is going to get the feeling that you just aren’t being honest.
May 6th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
Well I’m quite glad that I’m not the only one who’s lost. The videos have been helping a lot, and hopefully once we get to the meat of the videos I’ll get some more information.
May 6th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
I think that I’m a bit confused about the definition of “selling out” in relation to the ideas that are in the videos. What is the difference to you?
May 6th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
The guy in this video seems to have a lot of insight into the market of writing and marketing books. I’m curious to get to the “meat” of the videos as he says. How is everybody else doing with this so far?
May 6th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
I have always thought about writing a book about my life, but I’ve always worried that nobody would want to read it. Also, if I wrote my biography, I don’t know how I could profit from a book empire.
May 6th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
I agree on the definition of “selling out” meaning that you are promoting or encouraging products, etc. that you have not actually used and enjoyed yourself. As long as you keep things honest, I think that you should be fine.
May 6th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
I am curious as to what is next to come. This is the first video that I’ve seen so far, I’m hoping that he will dive right into things more quickly with the next ones.
May 6th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
I agree that we need to write early and stop procrastinating. I really should follow my own advice though, I’m way behind on the writing schedule by a few weeks actually.
May 6th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
When I think of the words ’selling out’, I think of people who have commercialized everything they have worked for so much that it no longer holds the same value it once did. I see this happening a lot in the music industry.
May 6th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
I can see how a biography could profit from a book empire, but you would have to be careful going about it. You could probably mention a couple products in your book that you used in the past, or even say something like “If only I had a (insert here) back then, things would have been better.” Bad example, but I hope you get what I mean.
May 7th, 2008 at 11:23 am
Brad, that is an excellent idea! I’ll be on the lookout for your seminars that include cooking classes. I think you are on to something big with that one.
May 7th, 2008 at 11:27 am
That is lovely. Brad, you better get started before someone takes that idea. You know, I see “talk show host” in the cards for you also.
May 8th, 2008 at 3:46 am
“Talk Show Host” Well, that is one way of “upselling” both yourself and your product. Good luck in that Brad. I’ll keep an eye out on the tube for ya!
May 8th, 2008 at 3:52 am
When the term “selling out” comes to my mind, I think of making money off of something that you don’t even believe in. That you don’t even have values anymore. And that is just wrong!
May 8th, 2008 at 4:45 am
So how do you think that you can build credibility in the first book that you write? What can help you get over the hump from being an ordinary person to being a person who is respected for their knowledge and opinions?
May 8th, 2008 at 5:01 am
Is anybody thinking of giving up yet? I get the feeling that this is going to require a lot of commitment, but I really think it’s possible. I think we all just need to be patient.
May 8th, 2008 at 5:02 am
Talk about upselling, being a talk show host would probably do that for you.
Beatrice, I agree. Selling out is wrong, and I agree on your definition. Endorsing something that you don’t believe in or don’t like is definitely hypocritical, and not good for your credibility!
May 8th, 2008 at 5:05 am
Lostguy, you remind me of myself. I just get so confused and lost sometimes in my own outlines and such. I really need these videos, they are going to help keep me focused. I just need to make time to watch the newest ones.
May 8th, 2008 at 5:08 am
Rogerk82, I think that the best way to gain credibility is to hold seminars, e-classes (as discussed in the third video), and maybe writing some articles online. Create a name for yourself that you didn’t have before.
May 8th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Missy, the next videos get way more in depth, you should give them a shot. There is a lot more content to the later videos, this is more of just the introduction. You’ll find out lots more there.
May 8th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Thanks for the tip Chantal, I’ve checked them out already, and I agree. They definitely are getting into so much more, and I’m thankful for that. I’m learning so much more than I thought I would.
May 9th, 2008 at 12:21 am
Hiring a coach for your writing, or any business? How many people could do that, or are we supposed to consider these videos as our coach?
May 9th, 2008 at 12:22 am
Hey, not just hiring a coach, far more basic is finding an hour a day for reading a motivational book! I barely find an hour to consider my writing of the book.
May 9th, 2008 at 12:24 am
Some of the ideas are so common sense-the idea of starting small with something like an e-book to then fund the publicity and work that you will need later on is wonderful. And it seems that an ebook is a lot easier to start with, since there are no publishing costs.
May 9th, 2008 at 12:27 am
Do you think it is harder to get moving, and reach completion when you have been sitting on an unfinished book for a long time? Moving past the block-how do you do that?
May 9th, 2008 at 12:30 am
I know what he means about the tingle that gets you going! Maybe Alfred, you need to find that excitement for yourself. Maybe that will carry you through.
May 9th, 2008 at 12:32 am
So the accountability-you are to find people who achieve and not who are in the same situation-it seems pretty hard to do.
I would love to find that. And to find the tingle too.
May 9th, 2008 at 12:33 am
What would you consider an inspirational book? Something that inspires you specifically to do what you want to do, or something spiritually inspiring, would that work?
May 9th, 2008 at 12:36 am
How many people succeed, do you think, in reaching the point that they get that first sniff of your own box, or your own book? I can imagine it is a wonderful feeling.
May 9th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Alfred, if I knew how to get past that block, I probably wouldn’t be here.
I think that by the end of these videos, I’ll get there though.
May 9th, 2008 at 11:41 pm
I’m certainly hoping that the videos will be my inspiration to get past and onto the next stage. I can’t just sit here any longer, this book needs to be written!
May 9th, 2008 at 11:42 pm
‘Best Selling’-the title alone, how much selling power does that give to your subsequent books? Is it something that we can really all aspire to?
May 9th, 2008 at 11:44 pm
I think it gives a lot of power to you yes-I know that I look at and pay attention to that kind of thing when I am buying a book. As to whether we can aspire to-we can all aspire and hope for it, but that doesn’t mean we will achieve it.
Shoot for the sun and you might just reach the moon.
May 9th, 2008 at 11:45 pm
Yes-you should always try to achieve far more than you think that you will achieve. At least that way if you fall short you will still have made big achievements, but if you aim for what you want or think you can achieve then you might miss that goal.
Stretch yourself!
May 9th, 2008 at 11:46 pm
Yes, I realise that NONE of us are likely to be here if we could actually get past that hump, but hey, it doesn’t hurt to ask does it!
I guess I need to keep viewing.
May 9th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
For inspirational stuff Antoinette, I think that’s a very personal thing. I find myself moved, motivated and inspired by things like the Bible and stories of other people’s success.
Others need something more focused, more specific for the subject they are writing on.
May 10th, 2008 at 12:49 am
I think that it is very hard to get over that hump, Alfred, when you already have the book partly done and you just can’t find a way to move beyond that. I’m not too sure if that’s harder than starting from scratch though.
May 11th, 2008 at 12:24 am
I think that starting from scratch is often easier-however you still face the risk of reaching the same stand still on the new project. You need to learn to overcome the hump, or my fear is of it happening time and time again.
May 11th, 2008 at 12:25 am
I’m not sure that is true. So many books don’t get completed for a reason-maybe they just were not good enough?
May 13th, 2008 at 10:12 am
I have lost count of the books I have started and never finished. Thankfully, I finally finished one e-book but it took me like forever.
Thanks for your videos. I know one of the most important things is the initial commitment. Accountability is vital in everything we do, not just writing.
I look forward to learning more from you.
May 18th, 2008 at 9:59 am
Yes, I find it a little sad that we ourselves cannot hold ourselves accountable more effectively. I hope that ultimately I can get a system into place that will help me to follow through on things a little more often.
May 18th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
I have way too many that I have started and not finished, but with all of the methods that Chris has shown us, I will be able to finish them in no time at all!
May 19th, 2008 at 5:24 pm
I am not sure that I will ever get back to old projects that did not get completed, because I am still having new ideas all the time. If I get this current book finished then maybe I will consider going back-we’ll see.
May 19th, 2008 at 7:39 pm
I think that with these new ideas it is time for a fresh start with a new outlok and vision. The old projects might just cramp your motivation to get up and go.
May 20th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Wow. Selfless acts like this are very inspirational for both beginners and for people who have been in the business for a while. I am truly grateful you decided to put it on video rather than writing all that out. As inspirational as it would have been, listening is better. Its a good thing you changed it up a little.