The Making and Editing of My Self-Published Book
In my last post, you got a sneak peak at how the cover was made for my new book, Play It Away: A Workaholic’s Cure for Anxiety. In this post, I’m going to give you a glimpse into the OCD / perfectionist tendencies that inevitably come with the editing process.
How to Make A Professional Book Cover
FINALLY. I just put the paperback, Kindle, and PDF of my book up for sale. The iBooks version and audiobook are still in the works, but now I can show off what I’ve been working on for the past few months.
The Best Online Content I Read in 2013
Last year, I came across a lot of great content that really struck a chord with me. These pieces continue to resonate and shape the choices I make each day. If I had to choose the best non-book content that could change your life for the better, these would be it. Enjoy, and happy new years!
How I’m Marketing My Self-Published Book
My first book — on how I cured my anxiety — is basically finished. I haven’t put it up for sale yet, but it will be released once it makes it through this final pass. And then the marketing begins…
How to Crowdsource Editing (and Early Reviews of My Book)
A lot of writers have George McFly syndrome: “Oh, I never let anyone read my stories… What if they didn’t like them? What if they told me I was no good?” I struggle with this myself sometimes.
Announcing: My First Two Books, How You Can Get Involved, and My NPR Interview
Late last year, I decided it was time to write my first book. This was not a decision I made lightly. I kept delaying this project because I knew it would take at least six months to finish… Still, I knew I had to write this book.
How I Cured My Anxiety
This article was the #1 Google search result for 'anxiety cure' for 4 years. It's helped countless people. I hope it helps you.
How a 29-year old street artist got his own Coca-Cola Commercial
Years ago, my friend Jeff Waldman embarked on a whimsical project - installing a swing in Golden Gate Park. Armed with inexpensive supplies, a friend, and a Flip camera, he set up his first swing. Little did we know, hundreds of swings were to follow...
“Who should I work for?”
Readers of 'Recession Proof Graduate' often wonder who to work with. Mostly, they either offer to work free for all industry companies (a dreadful idea) or approach authors with free work proposals. Here's a better approach...
The 8 Levels of Employment
It’s been five years since I graduated from college, and I still hear the same complaints: “The market is a nightmare. I’m competing against hundreds for jobs I don’t want.” “I keep sending out my résumé, but nobody responds to me.” Without further ado, here are “The 8 Levels of Employment”
