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How to Write & Sell Simple Information for Fun and Profit: Your Guide to Writing and Publishing Books, E-Books, Articles, Special Reports, Audio Programs, DVDs, and Other How-To Content [Paperback]

Robert W. Bly (Author)
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September 1, 2010

Packed with income-generating ideas about creating a variety of saleable written works, this guide includes information for researching and writing effective, instructional materials and calling upon a variety of publishing channels, including magazines, traditional book publishers, self-publishing, and the Internet. The mechanics behind becoming a successful writer and information packager are presented in this resource that explores how to write and sell simple information in multiple formats, allowing writers to turn specialized knowledge into money-making books and products.


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"Writers should stop wasting time and start reading and applying Bob Bly's newest book. This book will save every new writer a ton of time getting in print and paid."  —Gordon Burgett, author, How to Get Your Book Published Free in Minutes and Marketed in Days



"Bob Bly gives the step-by-step details which every aspiring writer needs. Read these pages, apply them to your writing and you will have fun and profit."  —W. Terry Whalin, publisher and author, Jumpstart Your Publishing Dreams



"Bly's books are an excellent resource on copywriting, whether you want to market an information product from a web site or promote your how-to services via direct mail."   —Minneapolis-St. Paul Star-Tribune


"Bly's focus on profitable approaches has been helping my writing career for over two decades. [This book] continues this wonderful tradition and earns a prominent place on my reference shelf."  —Shel Horowitz, marketing consultant and author of eight books, including Guerrilla Marketing Goes Green


"Incomparable information with an incomparable writing style. Bob Bly lays out a path to success. All you have to do is follow it!"  —Marilyn Pincus, author, Get The Job! Interview Strategies That Work



"A full picture of today's evolved info-publishing opportunities . . . jammed with valuable insights. Not to mention, Bob gives rock-solid instructions on how to make it all happen. Great stuff!"  —John Forde, six-figure copywriter and founding editor, copywritersroundtable.com



"If ever you've had the urge to write a book or an article . . . grab this book and devour it. It just might be the catalyst that changes your life.  —Herschell Gordon Lewis, author, Internet Marketing: Tips, Tricks and Tactics



"Bly states that if you follow his plan, you can realistically earn $100,000 to $200,000 within 12 to 24 months. Good overview and getting started resource."  —Freelance Writer's Report

About the Author

Robert W. Bly is the author of more than 70 books, including The Complete Idiot's Guide to Direct Marketing and The Copywriter's Handbook. His articles have appeared in numerous publications, including Amtrak Express, Cosmopolitan, Bits & Pieces for Salespeople, DM News, and Writer's Digest. He lives in Dumont, New Jersey.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 252 pages
  • Publisher: Linden Publishing (September 1, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1884995608
  • ISBN-13: 978-1884995606
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,323 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Robert W. Bly (River Vale, NJ) is a professional writer, speaker and marketing consultant with over 3 decades of experience in business-to-business, high-tech, and direct response marketing. He became a self-made multi-millionaire while still in his 30s. Bob is the author of seventy-seven published books including Careers for Writers (McGraw-Hill/VGM), Secrets of a Freelance Writer (Henry Holt), The Copywriter's Handbook (Henry Holt), The Elements of Technical Writing (Alyn & Bacon) and The Elements of Business Writing (Alyn & Bacon). McGraw-Hill calls Bob Bly "America's top copywriter," and he was named 2007 Copywriter of the Year by American Writers and Artists, Inc. Bob writes regular columns for Target Marketing, a monthly trade publication covering the direct marketing industry; Early to Rise, a daily e-newsletter on business success; and The Writer, a premier monthly magazine providing information and inspiration for writers. The Direct Response Letter, Bob Bly's free e-newsletter, has over 60,000 subscribers.

Check out Bob's blog at http://bly.com/blog or contact him at www.bly.com/contact

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55 of 55 people found the following review helpful
By AdamSTL
Format:Paperback
The book provided a lot of good ideas, e.g. taking your existing materials and making audio programs/DVDs out of them, but felt light on specifics and implementation. While reading the book, I would frequently search the web for more information regarding the specific topic. After doing that for a while, I began to wonder why I purchased the book.

For me, it's best used as a quick "ah ha, I'll do that" type book for sparking ideas, with more in-depth research done elsewhere.
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44 of 45 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is another good book by Bly. Keep in mind though, Bly has 30 years of experience, 80+ books published, and a loyal following of 60K+ followers. One doesn't build this type of reputation overnight. It takes time, experience, and expertise in a specific niche that evolves over time. If you have an infrastructure in place to exploit the tips Bly provides here, then yes, I do believe you can add significant income to your business using this book. If you don't however, you should realize that building a six figure supplementary income will take time as your loyal followers and infrastructure builds out. Bly estimates 12 - 24 months. I think that this depends on many factors, including: your time and ability to test ideas, you internet savvy and marketing smarts, the number of followers you have, your choice of material and audience pool (as Bly indicates), and more. Can you do it in two years or less? Perhaps. Can it take longer. Of course. My suggestion: buy the book, aim for the moon, but set expectations accordingly.
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55 of 60 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
How to Write & Sell Simple Information for Fun and Profit is a straightforward, career-minded guide to creating and publishing saleable how-to books, articles, reports, seminars, or even online content. Chapters cover how to efficiently and effectively conduct research, build a reputation in one's field, avoid common pitfalls, and earn a solid living. "One of the biggest challenges for the how-to writer running his own membership site is retaining members. There is really only one strategy that can prevent your members from leaving: continually posting fresh content on the site." Making money through the creation of audio CDs, DVDs, and even selling software is also covered, in this hands-on practical guide that absolutely anyone interested in nonfiction writing as a career must have.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Very Useful Book For Any Would-Be Freelancer!
I found this book to be well organized, with plenty of solid tips on how someone could build a career writing and selling information, especially how-to info. Read more
Published 1 day ago by goldenrulecomics
Great Resource for How - To Writers
Like all Bob Blys books, this book is worthy of being a text book for, as well as a ready reference and resource book for How - To writers. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gerald Henthorn
Good place to start!
I have been a fan of Bob Bly's for years & read a number of his books. This book is a good, basic guide for those who are just starting to consider getting into information... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Julie K. Parvis
Good Starter Book
This is a good book, too much fluff. He sends you over to his website. Little outdated for 2012. He has been in the How To book writing business for a very long time and some of... Read more
Published 4 months ago by michael
Thumbs up
Robert Bly simply knows how to put together a book in a clear, organized fashion. He delivers content in a manner that is easily understood. Well done, Robert Bly.
Published 4 months ago by Ann Snelling
Well worth reading!
I am a new 'writer' who has decided to write an internet blog, that will evolve into an e-book, then into paid subscription material. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Kyle Anthony
Surprisingly informative read
I am gobbling up this sort of info lately, and many books I have read are all saying the same thing. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mary F. Leigh
Good selling program
Honestly, I like this book for the following reasons:

- Simple language, easy to understand.
- New ideas according to the new techonologies. Read more
Published 6 months ago by KathyGamboa
Great Information In Such A Small Book
Great book. Has everything other books leave out. You'll find information you didn't even know you needed. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Frank Rodriguez
UGH
As usual, most of the 5 star reviews are from family and friends of the author. How do I know? Because almost all of the things that the author is recommending, turn out to be HIS... Read more
Published 9 months ago by TJSTOGY
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