Should You Publish A Book?

Leveling Up with Eric Siu

If you have ever thought about writing a book, today’s episode is for you! Eric shares wisdom from his experience of publishing his book, Leveling Up. Tuning in, you’ll hear what you should ask yourself before you write a book, what the publishing process actually entails, and the importance of marketing, as well as the pros and cons of the different publishing models available. While book sales are not a good way to make money, Eric explains the other ways writing a book can help you level up in life and in business.

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

• [00:23] What you should ask yourself if you are thinking of publishing a book.
• [00:43] Why Eric wrote his book, Leveling Up.
• [01:13] Why you shouldn’t write a book if your focus is to make money from it.
• [01:42] Thoughts on whether or not people still read books.
• [02:09] What goes into publishing a book.
• [03:29] The differences between self-publishing, traditional publishing, and hybrid publishing.
• [04:34] The importance of marketing your book.
• [05:35] Closing thoughts on whether or not you should write a book.
• [05:58] The biggest benefit of publishing a book: building an audience.
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• Leveling Up

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