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Diego Pineda
Demystifying book writing for busy solopreneurs. This podcast explores the systems, the mindset and the skills you need to write and publish legendary thought leadership books.Diego Pineda is the author of 15 books, including the Amazon bestseller The Solo Thought Leader: From Solopreneur to Go-To Expert in 7 Steps.
Do you need an editor? What are the different types of editing? Is hiring a ghostwriter a viable option? Why is a book important for thought leadership?
Learn the answers in this episode, the last one of Season 1. Subscribe to get notified when season 2 comes out.
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Want to make your book an Amazon bestseller? Follow my 10-step process to launch your self-published book and become an instant bestseller.
Marketing your book is in your hands. Let me show you how in this episode.
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In this episode, I share an interview I did with Authorpreneurship 101 on Twitter. We talk about my journey as an author, the writing process, and some tips for writing, publishing, and marketing a book.
Are you ready to write your book?
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Publishing gurus recommend authors to build a platform (meaning being active online or networking and speaking offline). But platforms are useless.
Solo authors build a book ecosystem instead: a series of products based on the book with different price points to maximize value for the reader and profits for the author.
In this episode, I describe the steps to build a book ecosystem and how to get started.
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Traditional publishing used to be the only option for authors. But today there are many options to self-publish and make it as a solo author.
In this episode, I talk about the pros and cons of both traditional and self-publishing and reveal which one is the best option for solo authors.
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Human brains are wired to pay attention to stories. In fact, readers will remember the stories in a book for a long time, while forgetting about facts much sooner.
In this episode, I show you how to craft stories (both yours and other people's) into your book, so it can shine among the sea of boring business books in the market.
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Authoring a book will give you more than bragging rights. It will instantly give you authority and credibility and will boost your business in unexpected ways.
Listen to the recording of this live event to learn from the experience of three author/entrepreneurs who skyrocketed their businesses with a book. You'll learn what mistakes to avoid and why writing a book is really not that hard.
Hosted by Diego Pineda, book coach and bestselling author of The Solo Thought Leader: From Solopreneur to Go-To Expert in 7 Steps.
Guests:
Dennis Geelen, Founder and Chief Difference Maker at his solo consulting company, Zero In, where he helps companies ‘solve indifference’ by implementing strategies to build a brand customers love and culture where people are passionate to work. Dennis is the author of the best-selling book The Zero In Formula, and his latest book is The Accidental Solopreneur.
Tony Albrecht, a writer, social entrepreneur, and the author of In The Creative Arena. Tony co-founded The Rowdy Creative and The Wilds & The Woods, and he works with people old enough to know they want a different trajectory and young and crazy enough to believe that big change is possible. His work is informed by his recovery from two afflictions, alcoholism and becoming a lawyer.
Are you ready to write your book?
Take The Author IQ Test and see how you score.
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Solo authors know that writing their first draft as quickly as possible is the secret to being prolific and making it as an authorpreneur.
In this episode, I talk about the "vomit method" of writing and offer some tips to overcome writer's block.
Are you ready to write your book?
Take The Author IQ Test and see how you score.
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There's a mistake I see over and over in both drafts and published books. They lack a framework.
What is a framework and how do you develop one? Listen to this episode to find out.
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If you try to please everybody, your book will most certainly flop. That's why you must find your perfect reader.
In this episode, I show you how to find a niche for your book and how to take a stand on your topic, so your readers become loyal fans.
Are you ready to write your book?
Take The Author IQ Test and see how you score.
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A common question from aspiring authors is, do I need to do research for my book? And if so, how much and how do I get started?
In this episode, I explain the 3 instances you would need to do research for your nonfiction book, and some actionable tips on how to conduct research and evaluate sources.
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Most business books are filled with fluff. In this episode, I share with you a technique I use to write concise, clear prose that makes sure your book is free of fluff.
The technique is called the CPE Method. CPE stands for Concept, Proof, and Example. Listen to the episode to learn how to use this method in your book and whatever else you are writing.
Are you ready to write your book?
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In this episode I show why you should write a book. From positioning you as an expert to opening doors for speaking gigs and new business opportunities, a published book in your name will do a lot for you.
Are you ready to write your book?
Take The Author IQ Test and see how you score.
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Having a set place and time to write your book will have a big impact on the quantity and quality of your prose.
In this episode, I'll show you the mindset you need to start writing consistently and some actionable tips to find time in your daily schedule to write without distractions and enter a zone of "flow."
Are you ready to write your book?
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On this episode I give you five techniques to come up with a great book idea.
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Ask what-if questions
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Define the goal of your business and what you need to teach or show others to reach that goal
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Create a framework around your business process or a system you use with your clients
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Look for trends and patterns in the universe
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Find the gaps in something you are passionate about
So, prepare to take notes and listen to the full episode!
Are you ready to write your book?
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Hello, fellow authors. This is episode 1 of The Solo Author Podcast. Have you listened to the introduction episode? If not, I suggest you go back and learn what this podcast is all about.
On this episode I bust the myth that writing a book is really hard. I go over some of the common excuses people use for not starting or finishing a book and some tactics and guidance on how to get started.
Hint: the secret is to plan your content in advance and chunk the book project into small daily goals.
Are you ready to write your book?
Take The Author IQ Test and see how you score.
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The Solo Author: Demystifying book writing for busy solopreneurs.
This podcast explores the systems, the mindset and the skills you need to write and publish legendary thought leadership books. Subscribe to get actionable tips and motivation on your journey to become a published author.
Diego Pineda is the author of 15 books, including the Amazon bestseller The Solo Thought Leader: From Solopreneur to Go-To Expert in 7 Steps.
Are you ready to write your book?
Take The Author IQ Test and see how you score: https://author-iq.scoreapp.com/