10. From Nothing to $50k a Year Online – Chris Vaca

Started his career self-publishing on Amazon.
You must promote your book—it won’t sell itself. Find as many different venues as possible
You have to pick yourself and move on from failure. Find what you can learn from it.
Build a website.
Ask for feedback on your advertising.
The size of your book doesn’t matter as long as the content is sound.
Size of the book and price are not necessarily proportional.
Don’t use fluff and filler.
Some people make hundreds of thousands of dollars on 5000 word books.
You must write about something you like and are interested in.
The hardest part is getting started.
Everyone has their own system with regard to the writing profit. Chris prefers writing long hand first.
He had no writing background and no college education.
You can buy an editing program or hire and editor.
Failure is part of success because there is always something to be learned from it.
If you write 15 hours a week you can have a book ready in one month.
In 60 days you can expect sales to be anywhere between $100 and $1000.
Advertise on twitter
Advertise amongst your friends/family/colleagues.
Research your subject to find the cover that best suits your book.
Twitter is the best place for book promotion.
First provided service for free then began charging.
Public speaking income can range from $1000-$3000 per event.
He charges $100 an hour.
Pursue your passions, not others’.

Social and Mentioned Websites

Books

“What Kind of Society Are We Leaving Our Kids: From Temple to Honey Boo-Boo”
“Are the Golden Years Really Golden: Revised Edition”
“Age Should Never Be an Excuse for Not Succeeding: (Restoring Hope in Your Life)”
“Hey! Alan Colmes I Read Your Book: A Republicans Rebuttal”
“Real Men Eat Salami”
“America: A Society Gone Wrong”
“Hitting the Tri-Fecta of Life: A Healthy Mind, Body and Pocket”
“Florida: A Nice Place to Live but PLEASE Get Me Back to New York”

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