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I had almost forgotten I had submitted to Midwest Book Review copies of my newest books “TurnKey Publishing” and “The TurnKey Publisher’s Audio Publishing Handbook”.

I am happy to announce they did a favorable write-up for the two books. I thank Midwest Book Review for their favorable review.

There is now a brand new two-volume series by Matthew S. Chan designed specifically to help individuals and niche groups profitable publish books as a source of revenue for themselves and/or their projects.

“TurnKey Publishing” (9781933723013, $21.95) is a complete course of step-by-step instruction on creating a commercially successful book. Chan debunks such common myths as it being too difficult to write a book, too expensive to publish a book, it being necessary to sell through bookstores to be successful, needing an agent to become reputably published. Readers will learn how to retain total creative control over their own work; use accelerated publishing to turn out three or more titles a year; produce and build a book — instead of simply writing one; sell books outside a traditional bookstore, publish outside of a traditional publisher, create a business that provides a revenue stream, convert and package personal knowledge, experience and stories into an income-producing book, and market oneself successfully even when beginning as a totally unknown author.

“The TurnKey Publisher’s Audio Publishing Handbook” (9781933723150, $20.95) has as its specific focus the creation and self-publication of an audio book and/or audio program — without going through a traditional audio book publisher or using a professional recording studio. Of special note is the cogent and practical information provided with respect to finding the right vendors to design and manufacture an audio CD package and adapting a print book to an audio book format. Every novice author aspiring to publish their manuscript and every group seeking to fund raise through publishing a book should give “TurnKey Publishing” a very careful (and profitable!) reading. Every published author and every niche publisher should carefully read “The TurnKey Publisher’s Audio Publishing Handbook” with an eye towards considering turning their print publications into an audio book format to augment their revenue stream.

This post was first published on the MatthewChan.com Blog.

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At long last, I have finally written, published, and released both of my “TurnKey Publisher” books for general sale.  They are now available and in stock at Amazon.com and BN.com.

“TurnKey Publishing” was made available in February but I did very little to promote the book at that time. I was waiting for the completion of Volume II, “The TurnKey Publisher’s Audio Publishing Handbook”. After all, this is the beginning of what I call “The TurnKey Publisher” series.

These two books really go together as a set.  Volume I starts with the business of book publishing and then continues to Volume II where readers are introduced to the world of audio publishing.

Volume III, “The TurnKey Publisher’s Unstoppable Book Writing” has been announced and 50% of the book has been written.  It will be a much smaller book than most books I have written thus far but I think will be essential to help those break the mental barriers that often come up in the world of publishing.

Volume IV, “The TurnKey Publisher’s Accelerated Publishing Handbook” has been announced.  Nothing has been written, not even an outline. This book incorporates elements of Volumes I to III into the premise of Accelerated (quick, down, and dirty) Publishing.

I am kicking around ideas of releasing a “TurnKey Publisher” introductory audio product using some cutting edge technology. However, I don’t want to say too much right now until I finalize my decision.

2009 will be the year of “The TurnKey Publisher” series. I am quite excited and believe it will carry me well into 2010. I will be making more announcements in the following months.

With the release of “TurnKey Publishing”, Volume I of “The TurnKey Publisher” series, I am now making heavy revisions to “Audio Publishing”, Volume II of “The TurnKey Publisher” series.

Like the delays of the first book, the manuscript of “Audio Publishing” also suffered from latest advances in publishing and technology.  I had to go back and update many sections of the book.  However, I am excited that there is more valuable information and content in Volume II than I had anticipated.

I am doing my best to get Volume II done for a March 2009 release.  As always, check back for the latest updates.

I am happy to announce that my newest book “TurnKey Publishing” has finally been released to printing.

It has been a long journey getting this book out. It was delayed several times last year as I took time out to work in and manage my real estate investments.

With the numerous and extended delays, the publishing industry continued to change and my publishing business evolved. The changes forced me to go back and revised the manuscript with the latest information.

I expect that “TurnKey Publishing” will be available for sale within the next two weeks on Amazon.com as well as my own websites.

There will be some special announcements as the book is made available for sale.

A couple of quick updates…

“TurnKey Publishing” is being typeset now.  There are some minor rewrites and re-edits to be done but is on track for an end of year release.

“The TurnKey Publisher’s Guide to Audio Publishing” is entering the major edit phase.  This book should also be released by the end of the year.

Bumped into some writer’s block along the way but slowly pushing through.