TurnKey Publishing: How to Create a Profitable Self-Publishing Business Without Any Help From Publishers, Bookstores, or Literary Agents! [Paperback]

Matthew S. Chan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 24, 2009 | ISBN-10: 1933723017 | ISBN-13: 978-1933723013

"LEARN THE SECRETS OF INDEPENDENT PUBLISHING THAT TRADITIONAL PUBLISHERS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW!" During these challenging economic times, getting the extra professional edge is more important than ever to succeed in your career and business. Nothing transforms your professional image and credibility more quickly than becoming an author of a professional book. Successful CEO's, politicians, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, consultants, and experts know this. They have all written and published professional books. Being an author of a professional book is the new calling card for upwardly mobile experts, consultants, managers, entrepreneurs, professionals, politicians, and high-achievers. Publishing and authoring your own book is the new business credential for the 21st century. " "MYTHS THAT TRADITIONAL PUBLISHERS PERPETUATE!" Traditional publishers, bookstores, and literary agents say that you cannot successfully publish or sell your own book without their help. They myths they perpetuate are: * It is difficult to write a book. * It is expensive to publish a book. * You have to be a good writer. * Your book cannot sell without a bookstore. * You need an agent to get reputably published. With today's publishing technology and the Internet, it has never been easier to become a publisher and author and publish your own books. In this unconventional, revealing book, you will learn how to: * Retain total creative control over your own work! * Use accelerated publishing to publish three or more titles per year! * Produce and build a book instead of just writing it! * Profitably sell books without the help of traditional bookstores! * Easily publish books without the help of traditional publishers! * Create a business that continues to provide income even when you stop working! * Convert and package your knowledge, experience, and stories into an income-producing book! * Market yourself and your book even if you are a totally unknown author!

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From the Publisher

This book is Volume I of "The TurnKey Publisher Series". It introduces readers to the world of Independent Publishing, an ever-growing niche far from the world of traditional publishing with the big houses.

The author provides a behind-the-scenes look into launching your own independent book publishing business using the latest tools, techniques, and vendors. Discover your own publishing niche, writing style, and publishing brand.

Companion books in "The TurnKey Publisher Series" include "The TurnKey Publisher's Audio Publishing Handbook".

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Ascend Beyond Publishing (June 24, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933723017
• ISBN-13: 978-1933723013
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,063,526 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Matthew Chan is president of Ascend Beyond Publishing and Tempest Broadcasting. In publishing, Matthew is the author of several business books and business audio programs. They include "The TurnKey Publisher" Series, "The TurnKey Investor" Series, and The Intrepid Way.

In broadcasting, Matthew is the Executive Producer for Tempest Broadcasting, a web-based media network specializing in video publishing, video marketing, and video syndication for businesses. As Executive Producer, Matthew works closely with business owners to create, syndicate, host, and broadcast their own unique branded educational shows throughout the Internet.

In addition to his media business interests, Matthew is a seasoned real estate investor and continues to oversee the property management of his and his investment partners real estate investment properties.

Because of his extensive technical skills with computers, Internet, and other technologies, Matthew integrates and incorporates those skills into every business venture he works and consults on. Matthew synthesizes that expertise into "Web Domination Strategies" that organically move unknown and obscure businesses to high Internet presence and search engine profiles. Matthew has consulted for a wide-variety of businesses and industries.

Matthew's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from University of Central Florida, and a Masters of Business Administration from Webster University.

Matthew can be found at MatthewChan.com. Ascend Beyond Publishing can be found at AscendBeyond.com. Tempest Broadcasting can be found at TempestBroadcasting.com.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Author who Inspired Me!, August 6, 2009

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Shea Lindblad "Georgia Peach" (Sweden) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TurnKey Publishing: How to Create a Profitable Self-Publishing Business Without Any Help From Publishers, Bookstores, or Literary Agents! (Paperback)

After reading this book my world was transformed! I have wanted to be an author for many years, but as soon as I walked into a bookstore I became discouraged by all the many, many authors and titles already out. I kept questioning myself and my ability. Why would any publishing company give me a chance? How can I get a publishing company to read my manuscript and cut me a deal? Well, these questions went out the window as soon as I read Matthew Chan's well organized, to the point, and easily explained way to create my own publishing company and market my own books. As I turned the last page my head was spinning with new knowledge and my heart was pounding with future possibilities and ideas. This book explains, step-by-step, the road I needed to take to start my own publishing company. And throughout the book the authors personal experiences and words of advice makes the reader feel like he or she is sitting down with an old friend over coffee and getting advice about a new venture in life. I recommend this book to anyone who has ever written a book and received a rejection notice. Go now and dust that manuscript off and place it on the table next to your easy chair and then open up a copy of TurnkKey Publishing, grab a notepad and pen, and let your future begin to brighten! The sky is the limit. Sincerely, S. Lindblad

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for everyone who want to become an author, August 10, 2009

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Robert C. Yang - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TurnKey Publishing: How to Create a Profitable Self-Publishing Business Without Any Help From Publishers, Bookstores, or Literary Agents! (Paperback)

Awesome book! And it couldn't come at a better time for me.

I been wanting to become an author on "How to" books just like Matthew Chan. Yet, I been scared and afraid to take the steps to start writing and publishing my first book.

Reading Chan's book immediately provided me great insight in the independent publishing. The book also provided tips on how to start "Writing Your Book" as Chan spent the entire Chapter 4 on this topic. I am happy to report that after reading that particular chapter, within two weeks, it inspired me to write six chapters for the book I plan to publish later this year!

I like the details and insight, the author provided during his 6 years of running Ascend Beyond Publishing and how he wrote and published over a dozen titles. Chan shared his experience and lessons learned.

Chan is a great story teller. Through the book, readers will learn, 1) benefits of independent publishing, 2) business side of publishing, 3) forming your publishing company (if you desire to do so), 4) writing your book, 5) pricing your book, 6) designing your book, 7) printing your book, 8) marketing your book, etc..

I highly recommend TurnKey Publishing for anyone who is ready to take action and start writing and releasing his or her first book through independent publishing.

Thank you Matthew for sharing the insight and secrets.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "What Henry Ford Did For the Automobile . . . ", August 19, 2009

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Tony Calloway "Tony E. Calloway" (Columbus, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TurnKey Publishing: How to Create a Profitable Self-Publishing Business Without Any Help From Publishers, Bookstores, or Literary Agents! (Paperback)

What Henry Ford did for the automobile, Matthew Chan has done for aspiring authors and publishers. Ford's genius was to mass-produce automobiles at prices where almost everyone could afford to own one. I have read that he "democratized the automobile." In similar fashion, Matthew Chan has broken the code and unveiled the mysteries of the publishing industry and shown his readers how they can self-publish without the hassles and hurdles of the monolithic publishing industy bureaucracy and gouging. In my humble estimation, this book, "TurnKey Publishing," will singularly revolutionize and "democratize publishing."

I believe there is a book in the heart of almost everyone just waiting to be published. I deeply appreciate Matthew Chan for teaching us how our ideas and voices, stories and histories can be shared, enjoyed and brought to life simply by following the easy-to-read steps detailed in his insightful book, "TurnKey Publishing."

This amazing book has inspired me. But most important of all, it has empowered me.