Ever dreamed of writing your own book one day? In this episode, we're joined by author, publisher, and book coach, Matt Rudnitsky. He previously worked at scribe media formerly known as the infamous company Book in a Box and he now runs his own business Platypus Publishing. His first self-published book made over $14,000 selling on Amazon with no self-promotion. Today he shares with us how to make a passive income by writing, publishing, and marketing books. In this episode you'll learn:

The exact steps to write, promote, and sell your book on Amazon
Why Matt turned down a publishing deal from a big publisher
How Matt had a successful launch without a large audience
The difference between self publish and landing a deal with a book publisher
Common misconceptions about self-publishing
How to validate your book idea before you write it
The logistics of how to design, format, print, and ship your book (what software to use)
How long it should take you to write your book
The biggest mistakes to avoid 
Balancing writing the book vs the promotion 
How to build confidence as a writer 
Overcoming the fear of failure or imposter syndrome

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Resources Mentioned

Show Your Work! by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/317FH8x
How to Write Copy that Sells by Ray Edwards: https://amzn.to/2IkovUJ

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