APE, author, publisher, entrepreneur
by Guy Kawasaki · first published 2013
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"In 2011 the publisher of Guy Kawasaki's New York Times bestseller, Enchantment, could not fill an order for 500 ebook copies of the book. Because of this experience, Guy self-published his next book, What the Plus! and learned first-hand that self-publishing is a complex, confusing, and idiosyncratic process. As Steve Jobs said, 'There must be a better way.' With Shawn Welch, a tech wizard, Guy wrote APE to help people take control of their writing careers by publishing their books. The thesis of APE is simple but powerful: When a self-publisher successfully fills three roles--author, publish
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Here are a few resources that might be helpful: Ask HN: Has anyone here self-published a book? Any advice? https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=6052075 APE: Author, Publisher, Entrepreneur - How to Publish a Book by Guy Kawasaki and Shawn Welch http://apethebook.com Authority by Nathan Barry http://nathanbarry.com/authority
on “Ask HN: Best ways to promote an ebook?” ↗…too nitty gritty (like literally giving click-by-click instructions for certain steps). But overall, if you're looking for one great book to just orient yourself, this is it. https://www.amazon.com/APE-Author-Publisher-Entrepreneur-How...
on “Ask HN: How to start selling self-written eBooks online in 2023” ↗Guy Kawasaki just published a book on self publishing called APE (Author, Publisher, Entrepreneur): How to Publish a Book (http://apethebook.com/).
on “Ask HN: Has anyone here self-published a book? Any advice?” ↗Thanks! I've found a book by Guy Kawasaki called APE that discusses self publishing. http://www.amazon.com/APE-Author-Publisher-Entrepreneur-How-... He references OP's book as an example. I love when things cycle back on themselves like that.
on “Two years after quitting my job: 2013 in review” ↗