Take your book from a single product you feel like you have to hustle to a foundational piece of your prospering entrepreneurial enterprise with the help of this encouraging, no-nonsense guide to promoting-and profiting from-your writing, whether or not you have a relationship with a traditional publisher. Joylynn M. Ross has decades of experience in multi-genre writing, and here she shares her insider knowledge of how to treat your books like a business, especially the nitty-gritty, behind-the-scenes details of literary finances, from finding grants to printing options to cover pricing. Ross's straightforward, tried-and-true advice is accessible, actionable, and practical, told in brief vignettes readers can easily refer back to, or easily share with others! You don't need to rely on fast trends, conventional wisdom, or expensive freelance support to make sure your work succeeds and your reach continues to grow. Roll up your sleeves and dive in for a more successful publication, a more profitable business, and a more empowered writing community.