Thinking about self-publishing but terrified of the reality behind those "write a Kindle book in a weekend" promises? Four-time author Sue Allen Clayton and I pull back the curtain on what it really takes to write and market a successful Kindle book in this masterclass "from the vault"! Sue shares her brutal awakening when her editor told her that her 200-page manuscript "sounded like a bunch of blog posts mushed together" – ouch! We dive deep into the four types of editors you actually need (spoiler: it's not just one person), the document management nightmares that can derail your launch, and why Amazon's promotional system feels designed to trip up first-time authors.
If you've been putting off your book project because you suspect it's harder than the gurus make it seem, this conversation will validate your instincts while giving you a realistic roadmap forward. We cover everything from the critical 30-day Amazon window to the secret sauce of category research, plus why investing in professional help isn't just recommended – it's essential. This episode is longer than usual, but we couldn't bear to cut the hard-won wisdom that could save you months of frustration and thousands of dollars in mistakes.
- Sue Allen Clayton: linkedin.com/in/sueallenclayton
- Gillian Whitney: linkedin.com/in/gillianwhitney
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