Hayes
You don’t need a publisher’s permission to write a great book. You need a plan and the willingness to execute it. Publish Without Permission is the complete guide to independent authorship. Dave Hayes has published more than two dozen titles across fiction, nonfiction, and science fiction, built a platform of over half a million followers, and kept writing through deplatforming, censorship, and debanking. Every chapter in this book is based on firsthand experience. Inside, you’ll find everything an independent author needs to succeed: Write with purpose: develop a book concept that readers will love, create an outline with Robert McKee’s notecard method, write with clarity and consistency, and work with editors who will tell you the truth. Publish professionally: format your manuscript for print and eBook, produce an audiobook, navigate KDP, IngramSpark, Draft2Digital, and ACX, price your work strategically, and get reviews that drive sales. Build your platform: grow an email list, launch a podcast, network with fellow authors, and turn social media into a marketing tool rather than a time killer. Market for the long game: create pre-launch buzz, build a catalog that earns for years, leverage the series effect, and develop multiple income streams that protect you when a single platform fails. Use AI wisely: understand where artificial intelligence is helpful, where it falls short, and how to use it without losing your voice in the process. Whether you’re writing your first book or your fifteenth, Publish Without Permission gives you the complete roadmap, from first draft to building a loyal readership.
