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The 10X Author: Level Up or Be Left Behind
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If you want to survive and thrive in today’s game, you’ve got to level up, buttercup.
In this honest and to-the-point book, bestselling authors Sean M. Platt and Johnny Truant show you how successful authors cultivate the right mindset in order to thrive in today's competitive publishing game.
Mindset? Really? Yes, really. No, it isn't everything, but it's often the most important thing. All the technical skills in the world are useless without it.
If you've ever wondered what sets career authors apart from the wannabes, or simply been faced with doubts and fears, this simple book is for you.
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