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This Little Piggy? (actually, a bunch of them) need your help!

Posted by launchpadpublishing on May 25, 2012 at 8:15 PM Comments comments (2)

     It’s another one of those days when I just can’t help myself because Big Government, this time the state of Michigan, and Big Agriculture, this time--the pork industry, are getting in the way of people’s livelihoods and the production of healthy food. This article probably belongs in my friend’s What’sInIt4U.org blog, but it’s so important, I had to share it here.

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But I Hate Sales? Never Mind, Don?t Write A Book

Posted by launchpadpublishing on May 17, 2012 at 8:10 PM Comments comments (1)

     I know this may sound a little harsh, but if you hate sales, you might as well not write your book.

     I can hear the “buts” and the “butts” burning right now! How could I say such a thing? Easily! Because you are going to have to market and sell your book if you expect anyone to buy it!

     Did...

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Stressed About Writing Your Book?

Posted by launchpadpublishing on May 12, 2012 at 8:05 AM Comments comments (3)

     Have you ever felt overwhelmed or stressed about getting your book done?

     One of our authors has decided to do some more writing on her book before it goes to the editing team. She was feeling stressed because we were off her original timeline. It’s all well and good to create a timeline and have an ideal launch date, however, when things change, it’...

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What's for Launch in Your World?

Posted by launchpadpublishing on April 9, 2012 at 9:10 AM Comments comments (0)

 

These days, so many business owners are tweaking their programs, brands, websites,etc. Others are launching what they have tweaked.

     I'm really excited about my upcoming book OMG! My Parents Are Getting OLD! 

    Over the past weeks I've been feverishly editing chapters, coaxing my last few professionals t...

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Funding Your Book Project

Posted by launchpadpublishing on March 28, 2012 at 11:45 AM Comments comments (0)

    Writing and publishing your book is all about being positive, passionate, and seeing the possibilities. Being passionate about your topic and positive about your vision will give you the energy to get through the stumbling blocks. And seeing the possibilities will allow you to use your creativity to go beyond the norm to solve the issues those stumbling blocks represent.

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Are You Reaching Your Galactic Goals?

Posted by launchpadpublishing on March 19, 2012 at 11:40 AM Comments comments (0)

Ah, yes.... the ups and downs of life and the choices we make!

     Some of us are the risk takers and we put ourselves in places that few would understand. They think we're crazy and wonder why we don't just "settle down" and get a "real job."

     We live on the edge, reaching for the best fruit, making the biggest mistakes...

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Are You in that "Egyptian River"?

Posted by launchpadpublishing on March 7, 2012 at 7:20 PM Comments comments (0)

You know, DENIAL (the Nile)? I mean for that question to apply to any aspect of your life. Think about it… Do any of these apply to youor someone you know?

     Things are not going well in your relationship; even your friends know it’s time to make a change. But you just can’t see it, as you sit miserably in Denial “river.”

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Stressed About Writing Your Book?

Posted by launchpadpublishing on March 2, 2012 at 6:50 PM Comments comments (0)

     Have you ever felt overwhelmed or stressed about getting your book done? 

    One of our authors has decided to do some more writing on her book before it goes to the editing team. She was feeling stressed because we’re off her original timeline. It’s all well and good to create a timeline and have an ideal launch date, however, when things change, it’...

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Publishing Made EASY!!

Posted by launchpadpublishing on January 20, 2012 at 6:20 PM Comments comments (0)

     Are you really in a “rush” to get your book done?

     Every time someone says that they are in a hurry to get their book ready for publishing, they drag their feet on making a decision.Yes, putting a book together is a costly endeavor. Some people think that they’ll just do it “cheaper” through the “do-it-alone” route. Unfortunately...

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Books, Clients, Missing the Mark / Fears, Overwhelm, Solutions / Return of the Prospective Client

Posted by launchpadpublishing on January 12, 2012 at 9:10 AM Comments comments (2)

     Pamela Bruner, of MakeYourSuccessEasy.com recently wrote about a prospective client, Cheryl, whom she never got to work with. Pamela is one of the masters of Emotional Freedom Technique and now focuses on helping people get over their fear of sales, so they can be successful in business.

     In her article, Pamela shared that she received an email from Cheryl, ...

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