Should You Publish A Book?

Published: May 21, 2021, 1 p.m.

If you have ever thought about writing a book, today\u2019s episode is for you! Eric shares wisdom from his experience of publishing his book, Leveling Up. Tuning in, you\u2019ll hear what you should ask yourself before you write a book, what the publishing process actually entails, and the importance of marketing, as well as the pros and cons of the different publishing models available. While book sales are not a good way to make money, Eric explains the other ways writing a book can help you level up in life and in business.\xa0\n TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:\n [00:23] What you should ask yourself if you are thinking of publishing a book.\n [00:43] Why Eric wrote his book, Leveling Up.\n [01:13] Why you shouldn\u2019t write a book if your focus is to make money from it.\n [01:42] Thoughts on whether or not people still read books.\n [02:09] What goes into publishing a book.\n [03:29] The differences between self-publishing, traditional publishing, and hybrid publishing.\n [04:34] The importance of marketing your book.\n [05:35] Closing thoughts on whether or not you should write a book.\n [05:58] The biggest benefit of publishing a book: building an audience.\n [06:52] Don\u2019t forget to hit the subscribe and bell buttons.\xa0\n Resources From The Interview:\n \xa0\n \xa0\n Leveling Up\n \xa0\n \xa0\n Leave Some Feedback:\n \xa0\n \xa0\n What should I talk about next?\xa0Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below.\n Did you enjoy this episode?\xa0If so, please leave a short review here\n\n Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes\n\n Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed\n\n \xa0\n \xa0\n Connect with Eric Siu:\xa0\n \xa0\n \xa0\n Growth Everywhere\n Single Grain\n Leveling Up\n Eric Siu on Twitter\n \xa0\n Eric Siu on Instagram