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  1. ChickenHawk

    icey502's Publishing Thread

    PUBLISHING 
    Happily, you can do this at any time. But when you put your book in Kindle Select, you will need to be exclusive to Amazon for a 90-day period. Also, if you ONLY want to do it for 90 days, make sure you uncheck the auto-renew option, or you'll be in Kindle Select indefinitely. I hadn't thought...
  2. ChickenHawk

    I am trying to sell these keychain breathalyzers

    NOTABLE! 
    Oh. My. God. That was seriously hilarious. Disturbing, yet hilarious. (For anyone who doesn't want to hit the link, it describes in gory detail the process of using a similar device to outdrink one''s companions and make a total a$$ of oneself.)
  3. ChickenHawk

    Repairs before closing?

    REAL ESTATE 
    Nice house! I REALLY love those wood floors. I can see that being a terrific selling feature. I'm not remotely a flip expert, but I recall reading someplace that the place where you could get the most bang for your flip-buck was in paint, and also in landscaping, because houses without...
  4. ChickenHawk

    icey502's Publishing Thread

    PUBLISHING 
    At the risk of sounding anti-marketing (yet again), I don't think that's generally the issue. It might be that your niche isn't wide enough. Or maybe there's something about your description, cover, or excerpt that isn't making people hit "buy." Or maybe there are too many similar books...
  5. ChickenHawk

    Dealing with customers who don't wanna pay you

    PEOPLE 
    My best friend dated a cheap sidewalking turd. Whenever he went into a restaurant, he found fault, especially when it was his turn to pay. Basically, he was broke, had expensive tastes, but didn't want to pay full price -- so he nitpicked everything to death, looking for a discount or a free...
  6. ChickenHawk

    I am trying to sell these keychain breathalyzers

    NOTABLE! 
    A genuine question... In a case like this, does it have to be an "or"? Is it possible that the goal could be both to keep people alive AND to make a profit? Or, is this generally a balancing act, where these two factors are competing? Like maybe you'd approach it one way if you were looking to...
  7. ChickenHawk

    I am trying to sell these keychain breathalyzers

    NOTABLE! 
    This is a really neat idea. Honestly, I doubt I'd buy one for myself, but only because I'm not a big drinker. I was wishing your survey included the answer, "I'd consider buying one as a gift for someone else." For example, this would make a funny, yet practical (and potentially life-saving)...
  8. ChickenHawk

    The Quick and Dirty Guide to MJ DeMarco's "The Millionaire Fastlane"

    BOOKS 
    OMG, did a little more digging...This dipshit is putting out "books" 12 to 19 pages long. And because these books are in Kindle Unlimited, this scammer will get paid a royalty (of approximately $1.40) after someone reads 10%, or in this case, just one or two pages. F*cker.
  9. ChickenHawk

    The Quick and Dirty Guide to MJ DeMarco's "The Millionaire Fastlane"

    BOOKS 
    I'm glad people like @loop101 are pointing out scams like this, and it makes me think we all want to keep an eye out for similar crap, since we're familiar with the book. Did anyone look at the rest of those books? That whole series is utter bullshit. Look how many authors they're ripping off...
  10. ChickenHawk

    Vigilante's "Mind Your Business" Radio Show

    EXECUTION 
    I wasn't familiar with the concept, and I thought the show was really awesome. You did a great job of explaining it in a condensed time-frame. One of my favorite parts was the example of going into a convenience store and noticing things that might be out of the ordinary. It was SUCH a great...
  11. ChickenHawk

    Millionaire Next Door Author Dies Tragically...

    OFF-TOPIC 
    Oh man, that's really sad. It's true that his words live on, but damn, that's really a shame. That book really was amazing.
  12. ChickenHawk

    Self Publishing vs Publishing companies

    PUBLISHING 
    https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/threads/self-publishing-a-kindle-book-then-finding-a-publisher.47831/#post-297263 A while back,, this subject came up in another thread. The text below details what it takes to get a deal with a traditional publishing company. (Being lazy, I just posted...
  13. ChickenHawk

    Self-Publishing Road To 4 Figures A Month

    PUBLISHING 
    This shows an interesting mix of good and bad news. Looking at these numbers, it seems to me that your cover and description are doing their jobs. People are downloading samples and taking a look. This is a great sign. The problem, it seems, is that the sample download isn't making them actually...
  14. ChickenHawk

    [RANT]: Raise the minimum wage! This is so unfair!

    GOLD! EXECUTION 
    Your analysis of this seems to me, spot-on, and it should serve you well as you move forward. Some people never learn by their own mistakes, much less from the mistakes of others, so it seems to me that you're way ahead of the curve, at least as far as mindset is concerned.
  15. ChickenHawk

    Vigilante's "Mind Your Business" Radio Show

    EXECUTION 
    Oh wow, that would be an amazing show! I wonder about things like this, so it would be great to have some thoughts in-mind, just in case. It's interesting to think how they could be applied to a business situation too.
  16. ChickenHawk

    [PROGRESS THREAD] ChickenHawk's Self-Published Fiction EBooks

    GOLD! 
    Oh, I know! I swear, if I didn't have a calendar, I'd have said it's only been a few months. Crazy, huh? Sadly, I've been terrible about this. Your recharging methods sound perfect, and I need to follow your fine example. I know it helps when I walk or hike, but I've done far too little. I...
  17. ChickenHawk

    Jumping on the bandwagon

    PUBLISHING 
    This is such a HUGE achievement! I remember back a few years ago, before self-pubbing really took off, that it was really rare for writers to make a full-time income. Even now, this is such a terrific milestone. CONGRATS!!!! As far as the breakout, it's so hard to figure out which books will...
  18. ChickenHawk

    [PROGRESS THREAD] ChickenHawk's Self-Published Fiction EBooks

    GOLD! 
    I just realized something funny...It's been one full year since I left my slowlane job to pursue self-publishing. The Upsides: I love Mondays! That's the day when I get a fresh start on my writing goals. Last year, my income was nearly five times my slowlane salary -- a big life-changer to...
  19. ChickenHawk

    Is it OK?

    PUBLISHING 
    You never want to copy another author's characters and plot, but you can follow the general theme and type of book. As a starting point, don't model one particular book, but rather consider several in the genre and write one that's uniquely yours. Consider these as broad plot outlines. A human...
  20. ChickenHawk

    Sometimes it's worth just keeping quiet

    HOT! 
    Glad to hear it! And honestly, I wasn't assuming you were this way. But the sad truth is, too many big-dreamers are all talk, which can really take a toll on the people around them. As you can probably guess, my friend's story didn't end happily, so I tend to be skeptical when people quickly...

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