Finish Writing Your Book—and Publish it
…even if you haven’t started yet and don’t know what to do!
You want to write a book. If you’re like most people, you’ve been thinking about it for years.
What’s holding you back? Maybe you don’t know where to start. Maybe you’re not sure you’re a good enough writer. Maybe you started writing but got stuck and never finished.
Or, maybe you’ve finished your manuscript, but you don’t know how to publish a book.
Your book is still waiting for you. And it’s not doing anyone any good gathering dust in your head or on your hard drive.
Publishing a book can be daunting, but I’m here to help.
I’m Cara Stein, and I help people finish and publish their books. I’ve guided over 200 books through the publishing process.
I’ve seen where my clients got stuck, what they needed to know, and what helped them most. I put it all in this book, so you can finish your book, make it really good, and publish it. It’s the next best thing to having me by your side, guiding you every step of the way.
This book will show you how to:
Set up your book for success before you ever put the first word on paper
Finish your book and make sure it comes out every bit as good as a traditionally published book
Structure your book from the ground up to attract the people who need your message
Build an audience of fans, eagerly waiting to buy your book—even if you nobody knows your name right now
Make sure the people who need your book immediately recognize it and want to buy it
Publish your book and get it on Amazon and other online bookstores
Handle all of the little details that often trip up first-time authors
Launch your book for maximum impact so that people actually read it
Earn royalties from your book month after month, even if you don't do any more work
Extend the book to other formats and platforms, so you can reach more people with your message
You can be a published author. It’s not a dream.
There are plenty of real people who are doing exactly that. All it takes is knowing what to do, and doing it.
This book will tell you exactly what to do and guide you step by step, so you can finish writing your book, publish it, and get it into readers’ hands.
Here’s what you'll get:
Finish & Publish PDF, Kindle, and ePub editions, so you can read the book immediately on any device ($14.99 value)
Bonus: Complete Audiobook edition of the text, so you can listen and learn anywhere ($6.99 value)
Bonus: Finish & Publish Workbook with all the questions and action steps from the book, so you can get the most out of publishing your book. ($14.99 value)
Total value: $36.97 Yours today for only $5
Why so cheap?
Two reasons: I want to introduce myself, and I want to help authors finish their books and impact readers.
I’ve been working with authors since 2012, and I know how tempting it is to give up before you finish your book. I’m offering this special deal on Finish & Publish to give you a clear vision of what’s next and help you press on to the goal. Later, you may want to work with me further, or you may not. Either way is cool with me, as long as I've made your author’s journey a little easier.
So grab your copy of Finish & Publish for inspiration, and finish your manuscript! Then use everything you learn to publish your book successfully. I’m cheering for you!
What people are saying
Concise and Helpful
Simple nuts and bolts approach primarily for self-publishing - practical and helpful.
The Realtor Geek
Dreaming of publishing a book?
Finish and Publish: Write the Book You've Always Wanted to Write is the start to finish tool you need. Cara's advice covers all aspects of publish your book from creating a concept to marketing and sales. She's thought of everything - and it's all laid out in bite-sized, easy, actionable steps for you to follow in any publishing method and any genre. This is the one-stop place to find answers to the questions which vex all authors. If you want support for your journey, this book is the place to begin. I received a free advance copy, read it, and still rushed to buy it as soon as I could.
Eric J Fey
Simple straight-forward steps on how to write and self-publish your book. Easy to read, not too wordy.
Susan McD
This book is exactly what I needed to get going with my book ideas. The author has created a concise guide to help would-be authors get the ball rolling. I’ve read other similar books recently and this one is by far the most helpful. There were lots of nuggets that addressed my concerns or were entirely new subjects I had not considered. My favorite thing about this book is that the author seems to truly want to be helpful and you do not have to skim through tons of personal stories and self aggrandizing extraneous details. She gets right down to it and gives you the information you want.
Barbara Schlegel
The thing I love about Cara’s writing is that it’s down-to-earth and practical, created for people like you and (mostly) me—flawed, sometimes lazy, overly ambitious and impatient. I love how she breaks down the whole process of publishing a book, from deciding what you are going to write about, to figuring out what platform to use to self-publish and promote your book. She talks about the difference between habits and self-discipline, and encourages accountability systems and feedback along the way.
Cara walks you through all the different options for self-publishing, how to buy an ISBN number, and unveils the mysterious world behind becoming a top 10 Best Aeller on Amazon through her system of buying ads on various platforms and timing promotions, a formula that has worked well for her past clients.
If you are even thinking about writing a book, be it fiction, nonfiction, self-help, or business, this is a really invaluable resource. Thank you, Cara!
Shannon Borg
Cara Stein promises the following “transformation” for her readers: “the information you need to go from aspiring writer to published author.” The book more than delivers on that promise. It walks writers of both fiction and nonfiction through the process of planning, writing, finishing, designing, publishing, and marketing a book. She covers formatting and publishing in multiple formats and platforms, not just Amazon. She gets straight to the point with her advice, cramming each chapter with valuable information.
polksentell
Finish and Publish provides a roadmap that runs from positioning your book idea to be successful, through the major options for self-publishing and the techniques to follow those options, to suggestions of how to market the finished book. The roadmap is written for literate adults who are publishing novices; the sequence of steps is clearly outlined; all jargon is immediately and clearly explained. The author provides specific suggestions for accomplishing each step, and also provides references for accessing professional help at each stage of the process.
Always Asking
Cara Stein offers wise words to new authors to help you finish and publish. There is no gloss or fluff here, and certainly no guarantees or panaceas about the world of independent publishing. Cara has made a living helping others create, finish and publish and she gives some of her best ideas in this no-nonsense book - from start to finish with no critical step left out. Highly recommended if you are considering publishing your fiction or non-fiction book.
Kent Favor
If want to know how to self publish and succeed - Read this book!!
Her instructions and advice are clear and straightforward. Sounds like she's been doing this for a while and succeeding at it. There are similar books out there and she even mentions one of the authors by name. One thing is for sure, I feel a lot more comfortable about self-publishing my book after reading this. If you're hesitant about it, I'd say read this book and go for it!
Gregory Adaka
SO much helpful info!
This author has clearly learned the ins and out of self publishing and marketing her own books. She shares what she's learned in great detail, from the pros and cons of the different epub formats, to recommending where you can save money (and where you should go big). She covers all the bases. This is definitely a book I'll use as a reference when I'm ready to publish.
J. Burgess
As an author working on my second book, I really appreciate the way that Cara takes you through the whole process, with a comprehensive overview that sets you up for success. There is advice for both fiction and non-fiction writers. The action steps are a good checklist at the end of each section. And my favorite part was that she very considerately listed the resources mentioned in each section at the very end of the book - so if you're like me and make mental notes as you read through that you'll need to go back later, she's got you covered! She also has a great writing style and the occasional bits of humor were enjoyable. Definitely a good resource for writers, aspiring or otherwise!
Monica Hahn
This is the third book I have read outlining the process of getting a book published. It is hands down the best. Cara manages to give clear, concise, step-by-step instructions. Every time I had a question, she answered it in the next sentence. Not only is the Information invaluable, I feel like I just sat down with my personal cheering section. I closed the book feeling encouraged and ready to tackle the next step in getting my book to market. Thank you, Cara, for gifting me this amazing book.
Ivy G
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About the Author
Cara Stein is an idealist who has stopped trying to play it cool. She believes the only reason people don’t like business or marketing is that they don’t know how to do it well—yet. She's often praised for her no-bullshit style and her wry humor.
Cara has been helping people finish and publish their books since 2012. She’s guided over 200 books through the publishing process. She’s also the bestselling author of five books of her own, including How to be Happy (No Fairy Dust or Moonbeams Required), Getting Unstuck, and Finish and Publish: Write the Book You’ve Always Wanted to Write. Her peeves include chipmunks, fakery, and the word “peeve.”