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When was the last time you updated one of your books? It's probably been a while, hasn't it? When we become authors, we publish our books and move on to the next story. Then YEARS pass by and we realize there were so many things we missed! Forgetting to update a book can cost you money. Here are some examples of horror stories that might be lurking in your book portfolio: Doing a promo and forgetting to change the price back... Publishing a wrong version of a book... Forgetting which book description you were supposed to use... Losing your book files because of a virus or damage to your computer... If your blood pressure is up, don't worry-we all make these mistakes from to time. But if you want to become a prolific author AND make a good income, you must learn to manage your books properly. In this guide, prolific author M.L. Ronn will teach you the system he adopted to manage his growing portfolio of 70+ books of fiction and nonfiction. You'll discover: How to future-proof your books to keep them selling How to always know what's going on with all your books on all retailers Tools to help you stay on top of managing your books How to anticipate changes at book retailers that could make your book files obsolete How to prepare your heirs to manage your books when you die This book will help you get more organized and make more money from your books. If anything, it'll stop you from losing money that you didn't know you were losing.

Need some writing advice? This gargantuan book offers 500+ practical and concise tips to help you with writing, publishing, and marketing your book. The tips are inspired by the popular podcast, "Writing Tip of the Day," hosted by M.L. Ronn (the author). It contains lessons he learned after writing over 60 books. From 2019-2021, writers all over the world started their day with M.L. Ronn's advice, and now you can, too. In this book, you'll learn: How to write magnetic prose How to navigate your book's murky middle Sneaky marketing tips How to take care of your mental health Tax tips for writers And much more! These writing tips will help you finish your next book with confidence. The writing life won't seem so hard when you're done reading. Are you ready to supercharge your writing career?

An advanced book to help you improve your editing and create cleaner manuscripts! Have you ever scrolled through edits recommended by your book editor and thought, "How can I avoid some of these mistakes next time?" Maybe you've written down a list of "problem edits" to check with every manuscript you write (which is super time-consuming!) What if there were another way to use automation and existing tools on your computer to cut down on the number of typos and errors in your work? In this short guide, prolific author M.L. Ronn covers the process he's used to reduce the number of edits from his editor significantly. He also includes companion videos to help you see the more technical side of things. This book is not for the faint of heart, and it is primarily for intermediate and advanced authors who aren't afraid to get technical. But if you use the tips in this book, it will take your editing to new levels.

The world's smartest people use these secrets to 10x their success and make more money-and you can, too! Do you wish you knew the unwritten rules to being a successful writer-you know, the things that no one will ever tell you? Mental models are the unwritten rules of success. Used in fields like science, engineering, and economics, mental models have guided important people for centuries... It's only in the last few decades that these secrets have been "unmasked" by successful businessmen like Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger. But many people still don't know about them... In this writer's guide, prolific writer M.L. Ronn taps into the mysterious world of mental models, frameworks for thinking that will revolutionize the way you approach every aspect of the writing life. This is the only mental model book on the market written specifically for writers! Win big with your writing by applying strange yet curiously effective ideas from mega thinkers like Plato, Sir Isaac Newton, and more Solve every writing problem effortlessly (including writer's block!) Collect unfair advantages in every area of the writing life, including creativity, fiction writing, and business Transform your marketing & promotion using the laws of persuasion In today's new world of publishing, the world and all of its riches belong to the writers who dare to elevate their thinking and blaze new paths. Are you willing to learn what it takes to join the world's most successful writers and thinkers?

Pantsers: do you want to ditch outlining forever but don't know how? Maybe you've tried to write by the seat of your pants, but you got lost in the weeds. Or, you just need some structure. Writing a novel without an outline is like solving a complex puzzle-daunting, but not impossible. Master this technique and you'll write stories that you never dreamed of-and readers will pay you for it. In this practical, no BS guide, prolific M.L. Ronn will talk about the pantsing process he's followed to write over 20 novels without an outline. You'll discover: A tried-and-true structure for writing your book without an outline How to win the war against self-doubt What to do when you get stuck, and exactly what to write next How to edit your novel as you go and produce a clean first & final draft Once you write your first novel without an outline, the next one will be much easier. All you need is practical advice.

Have you heard that dictation supercharges your word counts, but are you frustrated with it? You're not alone. Many writers attempt dictation, only to quit because it doesn't get them the results they hear so much about. Fortunately, there is a way to do it correctly. If you've ever worried about "sounding funny", struggled with what to say when you're behind the mic, or gotten tired of making a kajillion spelling mistakes with Dragon, then you've come to the right place. In this writer's guide, prolific author M.L. Ronn will teach you how to unlock the power of dictation using the methods he's used to dictate over 30 books of fiction & nonfiction. You'll learn: * How to dictate (and why you should) * The tools and equipment you'll need * How to set Dragon up for success * The 3 types of dictation (the 2nd one will blow your mind) * How to dictate cleanly the first time so that you don't have to spend as much time editing * And more.

If you died tomorrow, would your books survive you? It's so easy to focus on writing and marketing. You're so busy building a writing business, but you know that if you don't plan on what will happen after your death, everything you're building won't matter. Yet, you probably don't know where to start. This book will help you get your affairs in order, understand estate planning basics, and make a plan so that you can create a legacy that will continue making money for your family long after you're gone. Get organized once and for all-quickly and painlessly Avoid the top 10 estate-ending mistakes Learn how to gather all your affairs in one place Discover key talking points to bring up with your estate planning attorney that no one else will tell you about From passwords to bank accounts to book retailer accounts, this book will hold your hand through the process of getting your ducks in a row. This book will help you get more organized and help your heirs make more money from your books. It'll give you a fighting chance at preserving the amazing legacy you're already building.

Do you struggle with tracking your author income? It ain't easy. If you publish your books wide, you might get AT LEAST a dozen sales reports every month. It makes most authors want to pull their hair out! In this guide, prolific author M. L. Ronn walks through the process he used to tame his sales reports. He transformed a 5-hour per month process into a 30-minute effort using the power of technology and automation. This book is a blueprint to how he did it. This book is also a blueprint for entrepreneurs and developers who want to solve this problem. It will show you why the author income problem is so complex and exactly how to solve it. Tracking your income doesn't have to be hard. All it takes is the right approach. Ready to solve the author income problem once and for all?

Read this book before publishing industry goons track M.L. Ronn down and throw him in jail! Some ideas are too good to keep to yourself. In this writer's guide, prolific author M.L. Ronn dreams big and shares 67 innovative ideas that could one day change the author profession as we know it. M.L. Ronn draws on lessons learned from a decade-long career of writing over 50 books, a YouTube channel for writers with over 2 million views, and networking with movers and shakers in the publishing industry. • Discover unique publishing ideas that could help authors build their platforms and make more money • Uncover author tools and services that are desperately needed but people aren't aware of yet • Find out how existing and emerging technology can help authors do more in less time • Learn how to become the writer of the future If you are inspired by anything in this book, share it. You never know what could happen. If any of the ideas in this book take root, the author community will benefit tremendously.

YOUR PASSPORT TO THE FIVE CONTINENTS OF THE WRITING WORLD Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information you have to learn as a writer? The Indie Author Atlas eliminates overwhelm and makes the art of learning to be a writer fun. It turns the major concepts writers need to learn into can't-miss vacation destinations. Ready to get away? Pamper yourself at the pristine beachfronts at the Strategy Islands Get lost in the expansive continent of Craft Discover new marketing strategies in the desert continent of Marketstan Tap into your inner entrepreneur in the sacred Lands of Distribution And more! This quirky and engaging guide is written in the style of a travel guide, and it also has illustrated maps for each continent. “The Indie Author Atlas” is unlike any other book for writers you've ever read. Relax and have fun as you wander through the amazing continents of the writing life. You just might learn something.

This Book Will Turn Your Fans Into Superfans Readers support writers with their hard-earned money, support, and time. But they don't have to buy YOUR book. Having readers is a privilege, so how can we treat them right? “The Reader's Bill of Rights” is a short book that explains the 11 inalienable rights that all readers have. Author M.L. Ronn discovered these rights the hard way after writing 50+ books. Violate the rights in this book at your own risk! But if you respect them, readers will love you and you'll forge more satisfying connections with the people who support your art. You just might sell more books, too!

OK, so you're ready to write faster and smarter, beat writer's block, and be prolific. Now, the real struggle begins. Since writing the first Be a Writing Machine, bestselling author and YouTuber M.L. Ronn has traveled across the world, teaching writers how to unlock new levels of creativity. Many books and many questions later, he gathered his new learnings into a sequel. He uses this advice daily to boost his word counts-and it has made him an even FASTER writer since the original Be a Writing Machine. * Write 1 million words per year (or more) * Discover 3 ways to write on your phone and reclaim wasted time * Turbocharge your writing sessions with dictation and other cutting-edge technology * Harmonize writing with your family and work * Harness the power of writing quotas-the most underrated writing tool * Why you should never start your writing sessions with the two sworn enemies of productivity * Balance writing, business, and marketing * Learn how to STOP writing sloppy * Use procrastination to your advantage This book is your last obstacle to finally getting all those ideas out of your head. It will help you "die empty."

How's your writing app working out for you lately? If you're reading this, then you're dissatisfied with your current writing software and want something better. After all, your time is too valuable to waste fighting with an app that doesn't love you back. The RIGHT writing app will make you twice as productive and help you write more books in less time. You'll be able to write more books than you ever dreamed of. In this guide, prolific author M.L. Ronn will cover the top features of the hottest writing apps on the market to help you choose the best fit for your writer personality. You'll discover: How the right writing app can boost your word counts and reduce typos in your books How to avoid wasting money on the wrong writing app (buy it nice or buy it twice!!) Apps that are better than OpenOffice, MS Word, and Google Docs: 100% guaranteed 35+ helpful features that writers are using to crush their novels.