How to Create Your First $10K in Publishing: A Step-by-Step Guide

Hey there! Sharlrita DeLoatch here, and I’m so excited to share this step-by-step blueprint to help you generate your first $10K in publishing. Whether you’re passionate about writing your own MiniHER books or dream of starting a hybrid publishing company, this blog post is for you.

Grab your pen, notebook, and favorite beverage—let’s dive in!

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What Is a MiniHER Book?

MiniHER books are short, impactful books that monetize your expertise. These books are 50 pages or less, and designed to provide focused value to your audience. Unlike traditional books that may meander through your story, MiniHER books zero in on a problem your audience needs to solve.

Each MiniHER book includes:

• An eye-catching cover
• A concise introduction
• Five focused chapters (roughly 10 pages each)
• A lead magnet (e.g., workbook or checklist) to grow your email list
• A core offer to drive sales or bookings

This format not only allows you to share your knowledge but also positions your audience to take action—whether it’s enrolling in a program, purchasing a product, or hiring your services.

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Two Paths to $10K in Publishing

1. Write and Publish MiniHER Books
   Start by leveraging your expertise to create a MiniHER book. Focus on topics you’re already teaching or known for. Break your knowledge into manageable sections, structure it into a book, and use it to promote your core offer.
   Example: My MiniHER books lead to my Profitable Publishers Collective, a core offer I mention across emails, social media, and trainings.

2. Launch a Hybrid Publishing Company
   If you want to help others publish their books, starting a hybrid publishing company is a powerful option. Decide your niche based on audience focus (e.g., pastors, entrepreneurs, creatives) or book type (e.g., children’s books, workbooks). Publish your own book first to establish credibility and attract clients.

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Steps to Get Started

For MiniHER Books:

1. Define Your Topic: Choose a problem your niche audience needs to be solved.
2. Create Your Outline: Include a cover, introduction, five chapters, and a lead magnet.
3. Publish and Promote: Market your book on social media, email campaigns, and through your core offer.

For Hybrid Publishing Companies:

1. Define Your Niche: Decide who you want to serve and the types of books you’ll help publish.
2. Be Your First Client: Publish your own book to showcase your expertise.
3. Offer Client Services: Start with done-for-you or done-with-you publishing packages.

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Why Join the Profitable Publishers Collective?

Regardless of the path you choose, you’ll need support and resources to succeed. That’s where the Profitable Publishers Collective comes in! Inside the collective, you’ll gain:

• Weekly coaching sessions
• Onboarding call to determine your best path
• Templates, marketing strategies, and tech tutorials
• A supportive community of like-minded publishers
• Access to Q&A sessions to get your questions answered in real-time

If you’re ready to make your publishing dreams a reality, this is your next step.

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Let’s Build Your Publishing Business Together

Whether you choose to focus on writing MiniHER books, starting your own hybrid publishing company, or both, the sky’s the limit. Your expertise matters, and there’s an audience waiting for your insights. Let’s take action today and turn your vision into profit.