Chandler Bolt, author of Published: The Proven Path From Blank Page To 10,000 Copies Sold
Bill Ringle and Chandler Bolt discuss the top obstacles and paths to becoming a published author based on 6,000 success stories at Self Publishing School for ambitious SMB leaders.
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Interview Insights
Top 3 Takeaways
Push hard for your dreams, and even harder when people tell you that you can't make it.
Do not wait for the perfect time to write a book. Write now or you might write never.
Push yourself and test whether something is possible or not.
Read the Show Notes from this Episode
His brother Seth, who plays bass in Grammy-nominated rock band NEEDTOBREATHE, inspired Chandler to reach hard for his dreams even when people tell him it's impossible. [01:13]
A New York Times article quoted a survey that found that 81% of people want to write a book, but only 1% actually do. Chandler details why for some people, someday becomes never. [03:07]
How can you help aspiring authors overcome internal conflicts that prevent them from getting through their first drafts? [04:42]
What are the four most common reasons why people write books? Passion, shared experience, becoming a full-time author, and growing your business. [06:38]
What would you say to debunk the myth that if we share our experience and knowledge in writing, people won't need us anymore and why generosity is the key to business growth and longevity? [07:59]
When your first self-published book didn't exactly rake in the success and the money you expected, how did meeting SAM through your book manager help? Every self-published author needs to know what SAM represents.[10:38]
Why was copy writing pivotal for you when you released your first book and had $15,000 in credit card debt? [12:43]
Why do expert authors need to approach marketing like a Toyota Camry, not like a Lamborghini? [14:51]
How does the Amazon algorithm and a series of steps to use "Amazon juice" to get your book more readers and recommendations? [21:06]
My Quest for the Best lightning round begins. [24:44]
Expert Bio
Chandler Bolt is the author of Published, The Proven Path From Blank Page To 10,000 Copies Sold.
As a seven-time bestselling author and CEO of Self-Publishing School and selfpublishing.com, Chandler knows exactly how instrumental writing books can be in sharing your message and even growing and scaling your business. His message is that you can't wait for the “perfect time” in life to get writing, the perfect time to get writing is now.
Contact Info and Social Media for Chandler Bolt
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Resources Mentioned During the Interview
Below are key people, places, books, quotes, websites, and other resources that we discussed, so you can explore further.
Tony Robbins
Oprah
Grammys
Think You Have a Book in You? Think Again by Joseph Epstein in the New York Times
NEEDTOBREATHE
Michael Hyatt
80/20 Sales and Marketing: The Definitive Guide to Working Less and Making More by Perry Marshall
Published by Chandler Bolt