Use this concise how-to-guide by M.K. Williams to bring your self-published books beyond the Amazon ecosystem Everyone is going wide... here's how: The buzzy term in the self-publishing space right now is, "wide." I was doing this before it was a thing. As more authors hear about the benefits of self-publishing on multiple platforms, I find myself on the receiving end of many panicked emails. While the concept is easy to understand the execution requires planning and patience. For those who want to get their book out to as many readers and retailers as possible, I have the tools you need to create than plan. I've condensed my years of experience and best advice into this short and actionable book to help you go from Amazon-Only to Wide Author. This book will cover strategy, platforms, opting out of exclusivity, and marketing for success. Get your free planners throughout the book to help you make and stick to your plan. Ready to go wide?

Use this concise how-to-guide by M.K. Williams to bring your self-published books beyond the Amazon ecosystem Everyone is going wide... here's how: The buzzy term in the self-publishing space right now is, "wide." I was doing this before it was a thing. As more authors hear about the benefits of self-publishing on multiple platforms, I find myself on the receiving end of many panicked emails. While the concept is easy to understand the execution requires planning and patience. For those who want to get their book out to as many readers and retailers as possible, I have the tools you need to create than plan. I've condensed my years of experience and best advice into this short and actionable book to help you go from Amazon-Only to Wide Author. This book will cover strategy, platforms, opting out of exclusivity, and marketing for success. Get your free planners throughout the book to help you make and stick to your plan. Ready to go wide?

Use this easy-to-follow how-to guide from M.K. Williams to demystify the self-publishing process and get your book out to the world! You’ve written your first book and you are ready to self-publish it, congratulations! Now what? What steps do you need to take to self-publish? What are the best strategies? How do you ensure retailers and libraries will carry your book? These are a few of the questions that many aspiring authors ask as they set out on their publishing journey. Aggregating 8-plus years of experience in self-publishing, M.K. Williams has compiled the answers you need into an easily digestible format to walk you through the publishing process. There are lots of online gurus who will throw acronyms, jargon, and advanced strategies at you right out the gate. Williams breaks down the practical steps you must take as you self-publish your first book. This self-publishing guidebook covers everything from editing, formatting, assigning ISBNs, and selecting your publishing platforms. You can get this for yourself or as a gift for the aspiring writer in your life.

Use this comprehensive how-to-guide from M.K. Williams to self-publish and market your first book! The dream is holding your finished book in your hands. The reality… well it can be far from ideal. When you write and self-publish your book there are seemingly thousands of small decisions to make. It can be a lot to manage. Oh, then there are dozens of gurus telling you that their way is the best. With Author Your Ambition you will work through your vision and goals for your book. From there, the decisions on your strategy, which platforms and retailers your book will be on, and how much you budget for this endeavor will be clear. The steps needed to get the book across the finish line with a cover, formatted files, and a solid launch marketing plan are all included. This guidebook takes the guesswork out of starting your author business. Using the exercises and checklists in this workbook, you can choose your own self-publishing adventure. What works for you and your book? Only you know. M.K. Williams has taken almost a decade of experience writing and publishing her own books and helping others do the same and turned her massive set of checklists into their easy-to-use guide. Let’s get started on your author journey today!

Use this concise how-to guide from M.K. Williams to jumpstart your book marketing and lay a foundation for success! You’ve written the best book ever and now everyone will be racing to read it. Or, that was the plan. As a first-time author, you walk a fine line between planning for and marketing your book for success and the crushing reality of low sales. Book Marketing for the First-Time Author breaks down the most important elements that you need to market your book. Master the fundamentals covered here to set your book up for success. M.K. Williams has compiled 5 plus years of experience writing, publishing, and creating successful marketing campaigns for a multitude of books. Before you get excited about the opportunities that will present themselves to you, read this book. Online gurus will tell you that they wrote a book, sent a notice to their email list, and realized 6 figure royalties overnight. They skipped a few steps in their story. First-time authors have a lot of details to manage to promote their books; this book simplifies the process and helps you weed through all the noise to make sure the marketing essentials are covered.

Start with this easy-to-follow guide from M.K. Williams to get your novel down on paper and your story out to the world! You have an idea for a book! After that first inspired writing sprint the energy wanes. How do you structure it? How do you tell it? How do you finish? So often, when I introduce myself to a new person and they learn that I am an author, they reply back that they plan to write a book one day. I’m always so excited to learn more about their idea and see how I can help. More often than not, they reply that they haven’t written a single word. They ask me, “how do you write a novel? How do you get started?” Over the years I’ve written multiple novels and I have condensed my best tips and practices into How To Write Your First Novel: A Guide For Aspiring Fiction Authors. No matter your plan for publishing your novel, you first need to write the book! I’ve broken down the critical elements to success in two parts: your writing habits and your writing craft. You’ll be able to come back and reference this advice throughout your drafting process and as you look to write additional books. Are you ready to go from aspiring author to author? Are you ready to take your idea and turn it into a book? Let’s get started today!

Roll the dice, pick a card, tell a lie, hide the truth. Whatever the move, it's all just part of the game. Follow the lives of four very different characters who are all trapped in an insidious game. Each story delves into the intricate web of misaligned motives and obscured half-truths.