There’s no doubt about it…

In times of change - we all need a little something extra to help us achieve more.

Those who have that little extra something, achieve greatness in any economy.

Those who don’t have it, success seems to slip through their fingers even when the economy is booming.

Here’s what I’m speaking about:

There’s an unknown author who said “In absence of clearly defined goals, we become strangely loyal to performing daily acts of trivia.”

That’s the secret.

Staying focused, rather than performing daily acts of trivia.

Here’s a fact: The average person only performs 20-70 minutes of goal-focused activities every work day.

The rest of his or her day is spent doing daily acts of trivia (acts which do not bring them closer to their goal.)

Last year I interviewed a friend (mega-successful author Vic Johnson), and during that interview he shared with me, and over 500 others who came to here that interview, an exercise that changed how I start each day.

Simply stated, he said as soon as you get to work, before you do anything else, dedicate the first 2 hours of your workday to goal related tasks.

Don’t check your messages, don’t check your email, don’t chat with co-workers, don’t clean your desk - focus only on tasks that will generate money and bring you closer to your goal.

There’s more, but if you just make that one change - I promise you a more abundant future.

Wanna know what else Vic shared? (Wanna get it all for FREE ? )

Well he spent much of the last 12 months putting his secrets into a new video series.

And he’s agree to give you the entire video series for free if you’ll take 60 seconds to answer just four questions about your goal setting experience.

This series will sell upwards of $200 when released on DVD later this year.

-> the questions are at http://www.2009Goals.com

The reason he’s willing to give this to you for free is because he wants to make
sure that he hasn’t left anything out that needs to be said.

Jump over now while it’s hot on your mind and answer the four questions at http://www.2009Goals.com and get access to your free videos and special report.

Here’s to an amazing year together,

Chris

P.S. Fair Warning:  Just so you know — this is one of those times if you snooze you lose. As soon as Vic has completed his survey hell be pulling the complimentary video down to prepare for his DVD release. Don’t miss out on this — take 60 seconds to answer the survey NOW at http://www.2009Goals.com

With hundreds of competing books being published every year, it is more critical then ever to find ways to market your book that will set you apart from the rest. If you are serious about marketing your book and have cash to spend on your marketing efforts then consider creating a media kit for you book. A media kit works wonders in enticing media outlets, such as newspapers and television stations, to interview you. These interviews generate interest in your book and can result in increased sales.

What should a media kit contain? A media kit acts a one-stop-shop for your book and promotion information. A media kit should contain a press release about your book. The press release may be a book announcement if you book has been recently published. Or the press release may contain newsworthy information about your book such as earning an award for your book.

It is critical that your media kit contain your bio, contact information, and publishing information about your book. Remember, you are not only marketing your book, but marketing yourself as an author as well. Insert business cards into your media kit that provide a handy way to keep in touch with you.

Your media kit should also contain a pitch letter. The pitch letter should describe to media outlets why they should interview you about your book. Include possible interview questions that the media can ask you during an interview. Media outlets also love it when you include surprising and fascinating points regarding your book. They want to know why your book stands out from your competitors.

Marketing efforts for you book tend to build upon each other. Therefore, include any articles, book reviews, or previous media attention in your media kit. Have you been interviewed before? If so, include who has interviewed you. Journalists like to know that you have generated interest in other media channels.

Enclose your media kit in a professional looking folder. Ensure that your press clips and book information has been printed on high quality ink and paper. Do not skimp on the presentation of your media kit. It is better to have a small media kit that is done impeccably then a large media kit of low quality.

Start creating your media kit today. A media kit is an organized way to market your book. You will look like a professional and the media will be excited to interview you about your book. An increase in media exposure is beneficial to overall sales. Plus, authors of competing books are likely to have a media kit ready to go.

So far we’ve covered a BOATLOAD of actionable material in teh Rich Author Video Pack to help you kick-start your career as a best-selling author…

And today, we wrap it up with what may very well be the most important video of the series.

Take a look here:
http://www.automaticbestseller.com/rich_author/

In the next few minutes, you’ll discover….

–How crucial grammar and punctuation really is to the success of your book (this one will surprise you!)…

–My copy-and-paste system for taking your book from concept to print in 28 days or less…

–2 easy steps for quickly building your credibility as a published author…

–A personal step-by-step example of how one of my ideas evolved into a best seller…

–The single most important thing you must focus on to transform yourself into a famous author (with money streaming into your bank account) in record time…

–A quick 20-second exercise to help you retain what you’ve learned in this video series…

And much more!

Pay special attention to the last few minutes…this is extremely important to creating the mindset of a
successful author.

http://www.automaticbestseller.com/rich_author/

Chris

Okay, we’re heading into the homestretch of our Rich Author Video Series, and number 5 is ready to go…

Check it out right now.

http://www.automaticbestseller.com/rich_author/

Be sure to tell me what you think about it, by posting your comments on this blog, then, if you have your own blog, or if you’re a member of another blog, post your comments on those blogs as well.

In Video 5, you’ll learn…

–The one make-or-break page where 40% of your prospects will make their buying decision …

–The 3 elements your table of contents MUST have…

–How to build die-hard loyalty by overdelivering on your book’s promises…

–The secret to adding “stickiness” to your book’s content…

–How to properly structure your book to give it that ultra-desirable “can’t put it down” aspect….

–2 simple things you can put into each chapter to create raving fans of your book…

–How to transform yourself from an author to a valued personal coach (it’s easier than you think)…

And a bunch more!

This one is only about 14 minutes long, but the content is amazingly crucial to your book’s success.

Make sure you see this one right away…

http://www.automaticbestseller.com/rich_author/

Best Always,
Chris

All of these book writing secrets will help you write a book, and turn that book into a large, long-term income stream faster than you could ever imagine possible - “IF” you take action!

We’re about halfway through the Rich Author video series, and the response has been phenomenal.

The content is so rich, so powerful, that I’m getting loads of emails begging for the next one almost as soon as I get the latest video posted!

So without further delay, here’s Video 4 of the Rich Author Training series.

http://www.automaticbestseller.com/rich_author

Inside you’ll discover…

–Why 90% of all books will never sell more than 50,000 copies (and how you can blow this figure out of the water)…

–The secret to turning your book into a selling platform for other higher-priced products…

–14 simple ways to ignite a blazing inferno of book sales…

–11 power principles of becoming a best selling author…

–My “plug-and-play” action plan for writing your entire book in just 7 days…

–How changing one word in your book title can increase sales by 1000%…

–A little-known technique (borrowed from the Yellow Pages) for making your book jump off the shelf and into the buyer’s hands…

And much more!

This one is KILLER folks–block off time right now to take a look.

http://www.automaticbestseller.com/rich_author

Don’t forget to tell me how you like this video by posting a comment below…

Chris

OK …

I wanted to take a quick break from the videos to address a certain issue, which seems to be on everyone’s lips these days…

Yep, I’m talking about the “R” word–recession.

I’ve had a lot of budding authors and entrepreneurs ask me “What about the economy? How can I sell books if nobody’s spending money?”

That’s a great question. And I can sum up my answer in just 4 words:

“It doesn’t really matter.”

Now, I know what you’re thinking…”That’s easy for you to say Chris”

Well, bear with me for a moment…

When you become an author, there’s more to the pie than just book sales. There’s the notoriety…the acclaim…and the prestige that goes along with having a book in print.

Your friends, family, employees, your boss, and your customers will look at you with a higher regard, a more esteemed status.

So what does that have to do with a recession? Think about it…

In times of turmoil and upheaval, what do people often do? They turn to their “heroes” for guidance and inspiration.

So if a recession does hit, your “audience” will draw closer to you…and look to you as a leading authority in your field.

In other words, a weaker economy will not shrink your sales - it should actually BOOST your fan base, and a solid, die-hard fan base translates into more sales!

But, more sales = more responsibility!  Once you have a loyal audience, it’s your responsibility to help them reach their goals (you have to be their hero)…

It’s actually very easy to build a powerful company from scratch if you aim to always help others while growing your business.

That’s what I do at my speaking events… it’s what I do with my books… and it’s what we’re doing with these videos!

Let’s use the Rich Author videos to illustrate this:

First - I’m sure you’ll agree that I give a LOT in these videos (this series contains about 2 full hours of pure content).

…and that GIVING attracts a lot of attention (we had over 100,000 people watch the videos so far, and we still have 3 more to give you!)

…and that ATTENTION actually filters my audience for me (those who like it will want more from me, and we’ll personally help a handful of those people in the Inner Circle - and those who don’t like it are doomed to live a life full of upset and frustration - just kidding… I think :-)

You see - a recession can only affect you if you fail to help others.

But when you focus on giving (in a structured way) – you always get more than you give!

Want help doing this in your own life?

Well, in the Inner Circle, group coaching program, we’ll show you exactly how to become an author, and how to build a full-blown business from your book, and how to help a lot of people while build yourself a big audience.

…you can take your book idea and turn it (with our help and guidance) into a large, long-term income stream.

This is the exact formula we’ve used to transform other ‘recession-minded’ folks–just like you–into authors, international speakers, and successful online entrepreneurs.

And we can do the same for you too…

http://www.automaticbestseller.com/inner_circle/

Talk soon,
Chris

If you’re having troubles viewing all currently uploaded videos, then click the 3rd button from the left on the video screen (under the orange sign that reads “click this button to view all currently uploaded videos” - that’ll show you a list of all the videos uploaded to date, and allow you access to them all

I just posted Video 3 of the Rich Author series and it’s a DOOZY.

Go watch Rich Author Video #3 here:
http://www.automaticbestseller.com/rich_author

Inside this video, you’ll learn…

–Your biggest waste of time when creating your book empire…and how to avoid it like the plague…

–How to easily create an e-class that transforms lives (and your income potential)

–The fastest way to discover what your audience REALLY wants to see inside your book….

–A little-known tactic that can add hundreds of people to your e-class almost instantly…

–2 critical elements that every e-class MUST have…

–My “Book Building Wheel” and how it can make your book creation a breeze…

–The easiest way to create a sales-boosting cover for your book (this is SO easy, it’s almost comical)…

And LOTS more!

Here’s where we get into the nitty gritty of taking of your book from computer screen to hard cover–you don’t want to miss this!

http://www.automaticbestseller.com/rich_author

Talk again soon,
Chris

P.S. Don’t forget–my success didn’t just come from selling books. It came from what happened AFTER I became a published author.

The notoriety…the interviews…the magazine articles…the lucrative speaking engagements…they’re all parts of this mega-profitable puzzle.

And the fastest way to get your name on the lips of thousands of people and put your success into high gear is by joining my Inner Circle.

Right now, it’s easier than ever to get inside–use the Gold Ticket on the top right side of the website to get into this coaching club for $1.

http://www.automaticbestseller.com/rich_author

As you probably picked-up from the Rich Author training videos so far - there’s several underlying lessons.

Here’s one that’s made my company far more than I could ever put a number on…

Watch what the “successful few” are doing!

You’ll learn more from watching the best-of-the-best, then you will from listening to them.

That’s not because they’re trying to hide something from you (although that’s what I used to think when I was just getting started), but many times, the ‘basics’ are hidden so far in the back of our minds, that when we teach a technique, we forget the actual ’steps’, and we only focus on the process.

For example - so far in the Rich Author videos, I’ve shown you exactly how to get started writing your book - the right way - the profitable way - and how to make money from your book idea before you even write your first word… and we haven’t even really gotten started yet!!!

…I still have 4 more exciting videos to give you next week.

I’m showing you both, the ‘process’ and the ‘steps’ to reach your goals.

BUT – within the steps I’ve shown you so far, there’s a hidden lesson?

OK - it might not have been hidden - but most people get so caught up in the video, that they miss this one, vital piece of the puzzle…

If you have been watching carefully then you would have heard me say that I’ve had a lot of mentors in my life, and I’ve taken a piece of gold from each of those people - using it to grow my business exponentially!

That’s it - Strive to learn at least 1 valuable lesson from EVERY successful person you meet.

One of my early mentors was Mark Victor Hansen (the guy who sold over 144 million copies of his books)

A very successful person indeed!

When I wanted to sell a lot of books - he’s one of the guys I looked to for guidance (not one of the first - but certainly one of the most focused).

Today Mark’s a good friend who now sits on the Panel of one of my businesses - and we put him there because he thinks so much larger than most people!!!

In fact, Mark truly thinks larger than life!!!

If you watch his actions, as well as listen to the words he uses, you’ll always walk away a better, richer, more successful person…

…and you’ll immediately begin to think larger than life about yourself and about your business, and if you let those thoughts guide you - your business will grow, and grow, and grow.

Now if you’re ready for mega growth in YOUR business, or you need some time hanging out with mega successful folks - then spend 3 days at Mark’s Mega Business event in Irvine California and watch the world open up to you:

http://www.automaticbestseller.com/mega

Get registered for that event now – then relax over the weekend because Monday begins the Rich Author video explosion – and you’re not going to want to miss a single minute of what I have in store for you

Best Always,
Christopher

I finally gave up trying to sleep, and decided to get to the office early today to upload Rich Author video #2 for you.

BTW: Thanks for all the great emails you sent in about the first video!

In this second video, you’ll discover…

–How to make money before writing one word of your book…http://www.automaticbestseller.com/rich_author

–The fastest, easiest way to build a highly profitable book empire…

–How to “graduate” your readers to more products (and more profits)…

–The biggest mistake that 90% of authors make (otherwise known as “the hard and lonely road”)…

–12 ways to become a million-dollar author–in ADDITION to your book sales…

–10 steps to hosting a successful and profitable teleseminar…

And LOTS more.

It’s about 30 minutes of KILLER content that can instantly boost your credibility and dramatically increase your book sales almost overnight.

So don’t miss it…

Talk soon,
Chris

P.S. I’m really getting into the “meat” of the process with this video, and you’ll definitely want to take lots of notes.

And next time, I’ll show you how to unlock the secret power of the e-class, as well as my own personal “book building wheel”.

So keep an eye out for another message from me in the next few days. But in the meantime, check out Video 2:

http://www.automaticbestseller.com/rich_author

It’s a fact… YOU can be a Rich Author!

And in just a few days, I’m going to hand you a completely un-edited, un-cut video training program to help you unleash the author within you!

(and this isn’t a fluff-filled, salesy video - in fact there’s not 1 drop of sales in it - it’s a full video training program that I’ll give to the first 100 people who access it)

BTW - you won’t even need to enter your name, email or anything else - I’ll just give it to you like I gave away my Bestseller Starter Kit to 100 people last year…

That’s right… last year I shook the publishing industry by giving away 100 Bestseller Starter Kits.

Those kits helped people from all around the world to become Rich Authors by showing them my private system for selling boat-loads of books.

Since then, life has been frantic (and admittedly very fun) - traveling all across the globe, speaking at some of the world’s top seminars, and being a keynote speaker in some of the fastest growing companies.

But it wasn’t always like that…

When I decided to write my first book - I was scared!

I had no experience, no contacts, and no clue where to begin, but I found a way…

…and when I was finished writing, I pitched my book to every publisher I could find. And every one of them turned me down, saying that I would never be able to sell my book.

To make a long story, short… I decided to promote the book myself, and in 60-days we sold over 60,000 copies…

…and over 319,000 copies in the first year, and it gave birth to a second book which sold over 117,000 copies.

But here’s the best part… the success of those books got me noticed by promoters:

First… by promoters from the Book Industry who wanted me to speak on their stage to help other authors to write and sell more of their books.

Then, since most of my books were selling online, I got noticed by some of the worlds top internet marketers who asked me to speak on their stage to help “online entrepreneurs” increase their credibility by becoming authors.

All of that gave birth to a global business which now includes books, audios, a television show, a speaking career, and one of the worlds highest priced coaching programs - all this from the success that began with just 1 book.

That’s what I call a Rich Author Lifestyle!

…and I’ll give you a full, un-edited, un-cut video training program to help do the same thing.

It’s almost complete - and I’ll send you the link to get it as soon it’s ready - but remember, that it’s only free for 100 people, so watch your email box and when you get the link from me - go watch the video…

I promise, you’ll get more out of it than any other book writing or business building video you’ve ever seen - because I’ve seen them all as well - and I produced this video to help you cut through all the confusion and simply get results - fast.

I’ll be in touch soon,
Christopher

If you want to write a book, the is the program that will help you.

If you know someone who wants to write a book, then tell them to get ready.

In a few weeks, we’ll be rolling out The Automatic Bestseller book writing, book publishing, book marketing course - but it’s automatic - it’s not for those who want to spend years writing and hopefully sell a few books.

This program will help the novice take their book idea and turn it into a bestseller in 28 days or less.

It’s a total program to help you write a book even if you have no contacts.

In fact you’ll learn how to write a book (a bestselling book) and make big money while you’re doing it even if you have no experience.

…and if you think you need a big email list to market your book after you write it - you’re wrong - this program will take you by the hand and show you how to write a book, market a book, publish a book - and sell an outrageous number of copies with a short time.

More on this in a few days…

For a free video, audio, and articles on writing, publishing and marketing a book for profit click here www.AutomaticBestseller.com/rich_author