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I never thought writing and self-publishing a book in 90 days was possible until I met Rud.

Hey Anonymous, I recently connected with Matt Rudnitsky (aka "Rud") about a book draft I have in the works.   My problem? Well, my book has been a work in progress for over a year - constantly going back and forth between edits and rewrites...   But after my conversation with Rud, I realized there's a better way, and that writing (and self-publishing) a book can actually be a quick and simple process.   So, I'm giving him the floor today to share with you what he shared with me so that you can avoid the same bumps in the road I experienced if/when you write your first book.   Here's what Rud shared with me:   "One of the first negative reviews for my first book, Smart Sports Betting, broke my heart. The book is only 106 pages, or about 22,000 words. I had been worried that people wouldn't take it seriously.   And the inimitable jamesk (you may have seen his talk show "jamesklive on meanTrollTV") had proven me right.   I shouldn't have written this book. What an embarrassment. Why did I waste my time?   Except: 7 years later, the book now has 109 reviews (4.4 average) ... 76 of which are 5 stars.   Since that first negative review, not a single person has complained about the book's length.   It's okay to write a short book. In fact, it's actually better.   Guess what the most common positive reviews mention?   "Practical." "Actionable." "Well written." "Quick read."   I say this not to brag -- but rather because the thing I was most self-conscious about (the book is short) was actually it's best attribute, according to those who matter most -- the readers.   Readers didn't just tolerate the shortness of my book, they raved about it.   Nor did it bother Simon & Schuster, who offered me a publishing deal after seeing my book's success (which I politely declined, since traditional publishing is a glorified scam -- story for another day). In fact, the most common complaint about nonfiction books is: This book had too much fluff.   So why do authors write such long, fluffy books?   Because in the past, publishers wanted books to stand out and look good on shelves. If your book was skinny, nobody could see the spine.   But now that the vast majority of books are sold online, the length of your book is completely irrelevant. Generally, shorter is better.   All that matters is if your readers are happy.   You can (and should) write a great, punchy, 100-ish page book.   (Learn how in The Punchy Books Masterclass.)   Your book won't be a booklet or an ebook. It will be available in paperback, audiobook (if you want), and look exactly the same as your favorite author's long tome.   And your readers will thank you for getting to the dang point.   These days we have: professional self-publishing (your book will look just like Stephen King's, for a fraction of the cost) print-on-demand (pay ZERO upfront money to print books) worldwide distribution for everyone (companies like Amazon and IngramSpark will shop and ship your book for basically nothing) Ergo: It's now 10-times easier to write a better book, faster.   A new category of books is being born -- one that will get you the credibility, impact and clients you deserve ... much faster and easier, without feeling like a slimey salesball with obnoxious webinars.   I call it: The Punchy Book, and here are their 5 commandments (shorter than 10 ;) ).   The 5 Commandments of Punchy Books Thou shalt not write fluff (100-150 pages). Thou shalt not sound like anyone else (create a new category within your niche). Thou shalt not worry about writing skill (simple, conversational language wins). Thou shalt not worry about shameless self-promotion (when you write a punchy book properly, word of mouth does your marketing on autopilot). Thou shalt not try to impress your readers (the best experts are the most honest and relatable, not the most "qualified"). ***   You're overqualified and under-appreciated, and it's time for you to get the credibility and impact you deserve.   You know you have a book in you, and it's time to get it out.   Let's write your Punchy Book in the next 90 days or less.   I'll show you exactly how I wrote my first punchy book (and made $15k+ in royalties) while 22 and unemployed. Nine years and a few hundred clients later, I've learned the most effective way that anyone can do the same … as long as they have the courage to dig deep and be honest with their readers.   In "The Punchy Books Masterclass," you'll learn how YOU can become a punchy author in the next 90 days or so … because writing a good book isn't as difficult as you think.   It certainly isn't easy, but it is doable.   You don't need more skill or experience, you just need a plan to get you there – and I hope to see you in the class.   Register here: https://www.mattrud.com/punchy-books-masterclass-a   When you attend the LIVE "Punchy Books Masterclass," you'll learn: why honest, helpful people write better books than "qualified" experts the "minimalist marketing" method to write a book that sells itself (so you don't have to bother with spammy advertising or shameless self-promotion) and a heckuva lot more, including my uber-honest, LIVE answers to all of your understandable doubts (I am an open book -- pun always intended -- and want to answer YOUR biggest questions) See you on Tuesday, Matt Rudnitsky aka Rud Founder, Platypus Publishing ___   Bryan here again. Makes writing your first book sound like a breeze, right?   It's got me and my marketing team re-imagining how we can use books for front-end offers, building authority, and lead gen now that we know we can write them quickly.   Check out Rud's training and let me know if you have the same reaction I did.   -Bryan   P.S. Do you like shares like this? Hit reply and let me know :) Growth Tools, 1910 Madison Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38104 Unsubscribe Manage preferences