The author of the new book, "Lazy Writer's Guide to Pinterest," shares the inside scoop on how authors can use Pinterest to boost their book marketing results.

San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/15/2015 -- Pinterest might be great for finding that perfect pair of Manolo shoes or getting DIY kitchen ideas, but can it actually help authors with their book marketing?

According to Michael Rogan, author of the new book "Lazy Writer's Guide to Pinterest," the answer is a resounding "yes!"

"For years I didn't have a clue what Pinterest was all about. For one thing, I'm a guy!" said Rogan. "But then I started to dig into it a bit - and was desperate to sell more books - and I began to realize that Pinterest was the best book marketing tool that a writer can have."

That's because, as Rogan makes clear, marketing on Pinterest works best when the message is motivating, inspiring and visual. And there are few things that fit that bill as well as messaging around the world of an author.

"Pinterest was practically made for us," said Rogan. "Our job as authors, whether fiction or non-fiction, is to transport readers to a whole new way of seeing the world."

"And new 'worlds' work really well on Pinterest."

The only downside, to Rogan, with book marketing on Pinterest is learning the ins and outs of this super-popular social network. "The jargon is confusing, and it can be frustrating to find any traction, if you don't know what you're doing."

That's why Rogan decided to share his Pinterest book marketing process with other authors in his installment in the "Lazy Writer's Guide" series. "I go over what to do - and not to do. And how to get serious results, in just minutes a day."

Because it's Rogan's belief authors should learn "just enough" Pinterest marketing to sell books. (Not become a Pinterest expert.)

"All those pins and repins won't do you much good if you don't keep writing awesome books. That might be the best book marketing tool of all."

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In a new column, Michael Rogan of Self Pub Nation shares some strategies authors writing a book can use to boost the ability for their book to become discovered - and ultimately become a hit.

San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/20/2015 -- As the saying goes, "Everyone is either writing a book, or wishing they could write a book." But according to Michael Rogan, founder of Self Pub Nation magazine, finishing a book is just the first step in a new author's career - finding an audience for that book is what separates a part-time hobbyist from a full-time writer.

In his new column, "3 Tips Writing a Book That'll Crack the Bestseller List," Rogan lays out a strategy people in the process of writing a book can use to increase their chances of creating a finished product that succeeds both artistically - and financially.

"Passion is great, and it can go a long way," said Rogan. "But having a publication plan, while you're in the midst of writing your book, means your chances of having a bestseller increase rapidly."

One of the strategies that Rogan outlines is to come up with a title, and series name if appropriate, that doesn't just entice readers, but makes it clear who the book is for - and not for.

"Ya gotta take a chance with your title. Put your stake in the ground. Make people mad, if need be," said Rogan. "Tell people how your book is different from other books in your genre and you'll find an audience before you know it."

Part of that connection with an audience is to honor the way they now consume books. "It's all about shorter books they can read on their table or phone - ya don't need to give 'em 'War and Peace.'"

But ultimately it's still about writing a book that delivers on its promise and entertains, or educates, readers.

"None of this other stuff matters if your book sucks," said Rogan. "But if you're able to marry these strategies with a quality book then the bestseller ranks is closer than you think."

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In a new column, Michael Rogan of Self Pub Nation shares his favorite writing tools that authors can use to stay productive, motivated, and constantly producing those all-important pages.

San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/20/2015 -- It's official: writing tools have gone high-tech! From smartphone apps to tablet software - to cross-platform products - writers have never had such a large array of writing tools to choose from.

But which writing tools are best? How do you know which writing tools and software is worth the investment - and which are better left to the scrap heap of apps gone past?

In his new column, "7 (Mostly-Free) Writing Tools Every Writer Should Use (But Probably Doesn't)," Michael Rogan of Self Pub Nation shares his seven favorite writing go-to resources to help him stay productive, motivated and constantly churning out stuff that makes him money.

"There are so many good writing tools out there, and most of them are free," said Rogan. "The key is find something that will enhance your own creative workflow - and not add to your to-do list."

The list of his favorite writing tools range the gamut of productivity tools, such as Evernote and Pomodor Timers, to research tools, such as PostSecret and Google Alerts.

But perhaps his favorite tool is the one that lets him write "anywhere." "I love Google Voice because it lets me call myself, and write while I'm in the car."

"Great for my productivity, horrible for my procrastination excuses."

Still, Rogan admits the writing tools will only take you so far. "At some point, you just have to start writing. No tool in the world will get your hand moving on its own."

But if that tool does come around, Rogan will no doubt add it to his list.

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In his new column, Michael Rogan of Self Pub Nation shares insider strategies folks writing a novel can use to ensure their creative writing efforts reach a paying audience.

San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/20/2015 -- Writing a novel is the dream of every would-be creative writing scribbler. (And even the dream of almost anybody who's ever read a novel.) But going through the arduous task of writing a novel is daunting enough, let alone trying to figure out if that finished novel will actually attract an audience.

In his new column, "4 Tips for Writing a Novel That Actually Makes Money," Michael Rogan of Self Pub Nation shares strategies that would-be novelists can use to ensure their creative efforts bear some form of monetary fruit.

"One of the first things I say to the novelists I work with is for them to redefine their sense of what a novel is," said Rogan. "With the rise of self-publishing platforms, it benefits the author writing a novel to write more, smaller volumes."

The reason is simple: more books - even if they are smaller in size - lead to more ways to be discovered and eventually more paydays. The irony is that most folks writing a novel think this is antithetical to what readers want. But Rogan has found the opposite to be true.

"Everyone is super busy these days, and they get a great feeling clearing something off their Kindle reading to-do list," said Rogan. "By writing smaller, and more frequently, the novelist can give what readers what they want."

"And ultimately this will give the novel writer what they want. A consistent paycheck."

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In his new column, Michael Rogan of Self Pub Nation walks authors through the ins and outs of Amazon self publishing.

San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/20/2015 -- Amazon self publishing, with its Kindle distribution platform, has drastically changed the digital media landscape. (Not to mention given independent authors around the world a chance at a full-time writing career.)

And though the Amazon self publishing process is relatively easy to master - once you've done it a few times - first-time users of the system can be overwhelmed by the numerous choices. (What type of category should they choose? What tags should they designate for their book? How do they make sure their manuscript if formatted properly?)

In his new column, "The Ultimate Amazon Self Publishing Checklist," Michael Rogan of Self Pub Nation attempts to demystify the process and give authors a clear, and easy-to-follow, road map for mastering the Kindle publishing path.

"Getting your book uploaded to the Amazon self publishing system is pretty easy," said Rogan. "But getting your book found, once you publish it, can be a challenge."

"I created the checklist to give authors the chance to ensure all their self-publishing ducks are in a row...before hitting 'upload.'"

Some of the tips are simply areas that many authors overlook when uploading - "Write as long a description as you can. It makes a difference!" - while some are borne out of his experience of publishing over 40 books - "Paying attention to your foreign currency prices can impact your bottom line."

But all in all, Rogan hopes to impart to writers jumping into Amazon kindle publishing that in a digital world nothing is set in stone.

"It's okay to publish and then go back and tweak later on," said Rogan. "Perfection is not only the enemy of excellence, it can also keep you from selling a ton of books."

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In his new column, author Michael Rogan shares his 7 favorite creative writing blogs novelists and fiction writers can use to boost their craft - and learn more about the publishing business.

San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/09/2015 -- Creative writing blogs are a fantastic resource for fiction writers. (And not just as a way to avoid doing some actual writing.) According to Michael Rogan, founder of Self Pub Nation, and author of more than 30 books, creative writing blogs can be a fantastic way for fiction writers to stay motivated - as well as learn writing techniques from professional scribes.

"Creative writing blogs have come a long way from the early days of the Internet, when writers would set up a BlogSpot account and just start riffing," says Rogan. "Today's creative writing blogs, especially the goode ones, provide information on both the craft and the business of fiction writing."

That's why Rogan put together his new column, "7 Must-Read Creative Blogs for Fiction Writers." In it he tries to steer novelists and short story writers through the turbulent waters of the digital world - and give them some go-to resources they can use to boost their writing game.

"There are some fantastic blogs out there, such as J.A. Konrath's blog and Neil Gaiman's blog, that give you a real hands-on look at what it's like - and what it takes to be a working fiction writer," says Rogan. "Even blogs like 'The Book Designer' and 'Galley Cat' give you a real 'inside baseball' look at how the publishing industry works."

And that, to Rogan, is the real magic of these creative writing blogs. Bridging the gap between would-be writer and professional scribbler.

"Who knows? Maybe in a couple of years the readers of these blogs will end up having blogs of their own," says Rogan. "And they can keep the knowledge going down the line for a long, long time."

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In his new column, Self Pub Nation founder, Michael Rogan, shares a couple of book marketing strategies for the 21st century author.

San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/09/2015 -- Book marketing isn't exactly the first thing most authors want to focus on. (That usually involves planning how they're going to spend their royalty checks.) But, according to author, Michael Rogan, the "literary life" isn't possible without a plan for consistent book promotion.

"The self publishing revolution has made the barrier to entry practically non-existent," says Rogan. "But now it's like the 'Wild West' where only the authors with the savviest book marketing systems will survive."

There was a time when book promotion meant little more than setting up a Facebook page and sending out a couple of promotional tweets. But today's authors need to find creative, focused ways to get their message out.

"I used to do the Facebook and Twitter thing religiously," says Rogan. "But now I find 'dead' marketing tools like email more effective than ever."

That's because, according to Rogan, the best book marketing tools are those which allow for a one-on-one conversation with potential readers. ("YouTube is perfect for that.")

But no matter where authors spend their book promotion energy, Rogan feels authors need to avoid paint-by-numbers formulas and focus on platforms where their readers can be found.

"It's all about the right bait for the right fish," says Rogan. "The most clever book marketing in the world isn't as good a book promotion effort delivered to the best reader your book."

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Author Michael Rogan reveals in a new column everything he's learned - most of it the hard way - about getting published, getting noticed and getting into a full-time writing career.

San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/08/2015 -- Getting published is one of the first big goals most writers have. (Besides getting their 10th grade English teacher to give them an "A.") And in his new column, "The No B.S. Beginner's Guide to Getting Published," Michael Rogan, author of more than 30 books, offers a simple, no-nonsense guide to help authors navigate their way through the waters of self publishing.

"Getting a book published used to requires years of effort, and approval from the traditional publishing system in New York," says Rogan.

Despite the relative ease of self publishing, with tools such the Amazon Kindle Publishing platform, many writers still aren't sure how the whole process publishing process works.

And how they can turn that process into something that actually makes them money.

"Getting published is not just about getting your one book out to the masses," says Rogan. "It's about realizing your book is many different assets: ebook, audiobook, print book, video course...whatever you like!"

Rogan hopes his new column demystifies the publishing process, not to mention gives even self-publishing veterans a few strategies they can to use to boost their income.

"Most writers are sitting on a goldmine they have yet to tap," says Rogan. "It's my hope the column helps give writers that much-needed gold pan to help them achieve their writing dreams."

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Self publishing expert shares insider strategies for how to publish a book that will find a rabid, and profit-generating, audience.

San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/01/2014 -- Have you ever wanted know how to publish a book? Want to jump into the self publishing waters but not sure where to start, or how to ensure you don't waste your time on a book that won't make you money?

Michael Rogan, author of the new book "How to Publish a Book That Doesn't Suck" -- and author of 30 self-published titles -- says publishing a book that actually makes money is far simpler, and quicker, than most writers realize.

"Many writers get stuck in the technical details of self publishing," says Rogan. "Anything that you find hard or complicated you can hire somebody else to do. The only thing you have to do is write the damn book."

And once that book is finished, adds Rogan, the money can come in a variety of forms.

"As a self-published writer you aren't selling one book, you are selling your six, maybe seven, different versions of your book," says Rogan. "Whether it's audio books or print versions there are tons of different ways to find your future readers."

The key, according to Rogan, is to be bold with your messaging. ("That includes having a cover that doesn't suck and a title that stands out from the pack.") And realizing that shorter is better. ("People have zero attention span these days.")

But once writers can focus on these elements, and worry less about how to "export their manuscript into a .mobi format" the quicker they'll find that full-time writing career they've been dreaming of.

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Self publishing expert shares strategies for how to write a book that not only kicks butt, but makes money in the process.

San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/13/2014 -- According to self published author Michael Rogan, author of the tome "How to Write a Book That Doesn't Suck," learning how to write a book that makes money isn't some rarified skill learned in an M.F.A. writing program or a decades-long quest to find an audience.

It's simply about making smart choices, first, before writing a book.

"I find too many authors learning how to write a book spend so much time, often years, trying to get that ONE book perfect," says Rogan. "But what newbie authors don't realize is its your catalog of books that make you money, not one single book."

Helping authors "realize the potential of a collection of books" Rogan created a Pinterest pinboard entitled "Tips for How to Write a Book That Doesn't Suck" to help authors make more money with their self publishing efforts. "I chose Pinterest for all those writers out there who have even less attention span than I do."

With tips such as "find your why" and "ask a question in every chapter" Rogan provides a no-nonsense approach to helping writers find a simple, yet effective, structure for writing their book.

"The key to making this self publishing thing take off is to increase your output," says Rogan. "And you do that by thinking less, and writing more."

"And if you can write more, and sweat the small stuff less, you'll find a full-time writing career before you know it."

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How to Write a Book That Doesn’t Suck Offers Valuable Nuggets of Wisdom for Writing a Meaningful and Marketable Book

San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/29/2014 -- Self Pub Nation Publisher Michael Rogan is not afraid to admit the cold, hard truth: most self-published nonfiction books suck. In fact, in his early years as a self-publisher, Rogan says he was probably one of the biggest offenders, churning out underdeveloped books just because he could.

Thankfully, poor sales finally woke him up and set him on a path to learning how to write a non-fiction book that people actually want to read. He shares the lessons he learned on the road to becoming a successful self-publisher in his latest audiobook How to Write a Book That Doesn't Suck and Will Actually Sell: The Ultimate, No B.S. Guide to Writing a Kick-Ass Non-Fiction Book.

"Through making every mistake a writer can, I finally learned and honed a simple step-by-step approach to writing books that move people, and allow me to have a full-time job as a writer," says Rogan.

With a listening time just under two hours, Rogan coaches aspiring writers through every step of the writing process including deciding what to write about, researching book topics, creating the all-important book title, drafting the book outline, and finally the actual writing and rewriting of the book. He also provides excellent tips for developing a plan to generate steady income as a self-published author.

How to Write a Book That Doesn't Suck and Will Actually Sell: The Ultimate, No B.S. Guide to Writing a Kick-Ass Non-Fiction Book is available for download from Amazon.

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In his new book, "How to Write a Book That Doesn't Suck and Will Actually Sell," Michael Rogan shares three tips newbie authors can use to get that book that'sin their head onto the paper.

San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/26/2014 -- Everybody wants to learn how to write a book that will help them quit their job and enjoy a full-time career. But, according to Michael Rogan author of the new book, "How to Write a Book That Doesn't Suck (and Will Actually Sell)," most beginning writers focus on the wrong thing when it comes to learning how to write a non fiction book of their dreams.

And that is: they focus on one book.

"The days are over when authors could crank out that single non-fiction, how-to book that covered every single area of a topic and make a living from it," says Rogan. "It's all about writing more, shorter books...and then promoting the hell out of those books."

And by shorter, Rogan means quite shorter. As in somewhere in the 10K-20K range. Which equates to about 40 pages in length.

But Rogan contends that if would-be writers can get past that critical English-teacher voice in their head that tells them 40 pages isn't long enough for a book they might actually make a living with their writing with shorter books. (And not worrying so much about mastering the steps of writing a book that's significantly longer.)

"Forget the fact that shorter books are easier to write, and that I can crank out five of these suckers in the same time it takes a more traditional author to finish that ONE single book they've been tussling with for a year," says Rogan. "The truth is that in this fast-paced, Kindle-buying, iPad-filling world we live in: people want shorter books they can get through quickly."

"So why not give the people what they want."

Rogan suggests writers come up with a large topic they are interested in -- "Don't write about something that bores you. It won't work" -- and then break that large topic into sub-topics which can be spun into different books.

This not only provides numerous sources of possible income, but makes it much easier to promote the books on the whole. "Having five books gives your future readers a lot of touchpoints to discover you. Not to mention the fact that you come as the go-to expert in your field," says Rogan.

"And once you've got that: you can sell a hell of a lot of books."

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Michael Rogan, author of the new audiobook "Kindle Publishing Made Stupidly Easy," shares his thoughts on how authors can turn their creativity into an actual full-time career.

San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/29/2014 -- Many first-time authors regard Kindle publishing as a golden ticket to fame and riches. But according to Michael Rogan, author of the new audiobook "Kindle Publishing Made Stupidly Eas y" this (relatively) new form of publishing is less get-rich opportunity, and more slow -- but effective -- way for authors to carve out a full-time living as a writer.

"Most writers publish on Kindle that ONE book they've been working on for five years and wait for the world to recognize their true genius," says Rogan. "But it just doesn't work that way. To make any kind of living with writing, you have to more than one book and use them to cross-promote."

For Rogan, the ideal length for a book self published on the Kindle platform isn't the usual 75,000 words that's advocated for traditional publishing -- but instead somewhere closer to 10-15,000 words.

"People don't want long books. Especially when it comes to self publishing," says Rogan. "People want shorter books. That they can read quickly, and remove off their Kindles in no time."

The key to the promotion system Rogan advocates in "Kindle Publishing Made Stupidly Easy" is to create numerous "points of entry" a prospective reader can use to enter the book series.

"Facebook, Twitter, YouTube...other books. Readers should have numerous ways to find you and your books," says Rogan. "Build your platform, write a 3-5 books and have something interesting to say and there's no way you can be stopped in this business."

Something every self published Kindle author dreams of.

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The time is now for you to publish that kick ass book. No agent? No problem. No publication experience? No problem. In “Kindle Publishing Made (Stupidly) Easy,” Michael Rogan explains the world of self publishing on the Kindle, and how you can cash in on Amazon’s new crown jewel.

San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/05/2013 -- The time is now for you to self publish that kick ass book inside of you. No agent? No problem. No publication experience? No problem. In "Kindle Publishing Made (Stupidly) Easy," Michael Rogan explains the world of self publishing on the Kindle, and how you can cash in on Amazon's new crown jewel.

[Building a Hardcore Fan Base]

Kindle book publishing has rocked the publishing universe. Now anybody, with a good book, or hardcore fans of a bad book, can publish it faster and push it farther than ever before.

Step one, pimp your book. Step two, pimp it harder. Rogan says, "your biggest weapon is a passionate fan base." Establish one by creating a blog, joining a couple of forums, create an email newsletter, tweet, tweet, and make a Facebook fan page.

In short, if you do not make some noise about your own book, no one else will either.

[7 Deadly Sins of Kindle Publishing]

One screw up self-publishers make is looking…well self-published. Rogan tells you how to make your book look just like Steven King's bestseller. He also gives you the top seven mistakes newbies make when self publishing on the Kindle.

The top three he mentions are: price cheap and build from there, don't forget the foreign market, and don't skip over key words.

[Kick Ass Reviews and Kick Ass Book Launches]

Reviews are still important, especially in the Amazon universe. Get five reviews to build up cred. Pluck those awesome fans from your Facebook page, and let them say how great your book is.

Once all of your ducks are in a row, get ready for the best book launch ever! Here's where all of the chickens come home to roost. Email the list that you have built and entice them with a free promo. Let your Facebook fans know that it is go time and ask them to tell all of their friends.

Kindle Publishing makes self-publishing faster and easier than ever. "Kindle Publishing Made (Stupidly) Easy," is the quick read that will make your book a number one seller.

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New Video Reveals Secrets to Getting Reviews for Your Self-Published Book

San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/02/2013 -- Every author who has dabbled in self publishing knows that the hardest part of the publishing process isn't formatting their manuscript, or even typing the last page of the book.

It's getting people to actually leave reviews for your book.

"Most people are lazy. And that includes your friends and family" says Michael Salinger, founder and editor of Self Pub Nation, a site devoted to helping writers quit their day jobs and make an actual living as a working writer.

"What you need are good (but honest) reviews from living, breathing people. Not some outsourced robot you found on Fiverr," says Salinger.

[The Power of Good Reviews]

According to Salinger, good reviews for your self published book do more than pad your ego and make you popular in message boards.

They directly contribute to a book's earning potential.

"There seems to be this invisible line, where customers won't take a chance on a new book unless it has at least five reviews," says Salinger. "And they don't all have to be positive. They just have to be decent. (And give you at least a four-star average.)

[Where Most Self Published Authors Go Wrong With Reviews]

Salinger released his new video, helping authors find good, honest reviews because he most authors make a huge mistake by either:

a) Stuffing their self-published books with overly positive reviews they begged or paid for
b) They just wait around HOPING that great reviews will just magically appear.

Unfortunately, Salinger finds getting most people to leave a review is akin to "pulling teeth."

Instead Salinger suggests authors approach it like an anthropologist studying a distant tribe. "Go where the ravenous, irrational fans are. Live amongst them. And only after you've proven yourself worthy…ask for a review."

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