Many people speak professionally nowadays. I’m of course referring to motivational speakers who make their living presenting at conventions and conferences, but I’m also referring to people whose regular occupations put them in positions where they have to speak in front of an audience: pastors, professors, politicians, and even comedians fall into this category. And that’s not … [Read more...]
Last week, I came across an article that got my attention. How could it not have? Seeing just the title: Dear Entrepreneurs: Please Don’t Write a Book—We’re Begging You, I was hooked. After all, I’ve spent a lot of time telling entrepreneurs they should write books, and now Ryan Holiday, an author for whom I have immense respect and admiration is saying they shouldn’t? I had to … [Read more...]
Meet the Groves family: Michael and Sandra, and their two children, Sasha and Liam. Also, meet their home. Yes, you read that correctly. Their home is a custom-designed luxury smart home that acts almost as a fifth member of their family. In the new e-book written by AV Programming Associates (AVPA) president Matthew Grisafe, you’ll find the story of a day in the life of this … [Read more...]
At Maven, one of our favorite things about working with other small business owners is the fact that each one brings his or her unique entrepreneurial spirit and creativity to the project. After all, every business owner has a different story to tell, and there are infinite ways in which to tell those stories. This makes our jobs as publishers so much fun because we believe … [Read more...]
One of my favorite things about being an entrepreneur is that every day is different. I’m constantly learning how to do new things and tackling all sorts of interesting problems I had never seen before becoming my own boss. A lot of it is out of necessity—after all, if I don’t take responsibility for my business, who will? The DIY mentality is essential for success as a … [Read more...]
In this fifth and final article in our series about the process of writing a business book, we present some suggestions and tips for how to make the most of your book once it’s complete. If you’ve just found this series now, you can catch up by taking a look at Part 1 (an introduction to the series and how to plan for writing a book), Part 2 (the writing process itself), Part 3 … [Read more...]
This is the fourth article in a series on what goes into writing a business book. If you’re just now tuning in, be sure to check out Part 1 (an introduction to the series), Part 2 (all about the writing process), and Part 3 (editing and book layout), too. That way, you’ll have a clear understanding about what is involved in each stage of the process. This article is all … [Read more...]
This is the third article in a series on the different stages of writing a business book. I decided to write this series after realizing that there are a lot of misconceptions and myths out there about how books get made, and I wanted to demystify the process for you. If you’re just jumping into the series now, take a look at Part 1, which is an introduction to the series, and … [Read more...]
Next time you pick up a book, stop for a moment and think about how it was created. Probably the first (and only) thing that comes to mind is the author, sitting at a desk, toiling away. In other words, you think of how it was written. That makes sense! The writing phase is the phase people are most familiar with. Not so fast, though. The reality of writing a book may look … [Read more...]
At Maven, we’ve had the privilege of working on some great projects, and one of the most recent ones we’re excited about is the publication of the new e-book by Michal Bohm, owner of San Diego replacement window and door company BM Windows. What makes this e-book special is that it’s the second one for the company, making it a powerful addition to an already-outstanding set … [Read more...]
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