New cover for Marketing Yourself


Hello Reader,

I redesigned the cover for my book. (Everyone on the Wait List knows why, I emailed them about it last week.) It took some time on 99 Designs, but I think the end result is worth the extra sweat.

The world is going to see this book cover when it launches on the 12th of August. But if you want to see the new cover of my book right away, I reveal it in this YouTube video.

Take a look, and give a like and subscribe while you're over there. I plan to produce more video content this year.


This issue of the Stellar Platforms Newsletter is sponsored by:

99 Designs

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99Designs gives you instant access to dozens of high-quality designers who all compete to design your project. You pay one set fee, choose from a pool of submissions, and go through multiple rounds of revision to select your winning design. Watch my livestream video where I demonstrate how to evaluate a contest on 99 Designs.

[Full Disclosure: As an affiliate, I may receive compensation if you purchase through my link. I am a proud affiliate for this service because I use it in my own business.]

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In other news, I was interviewed by Pat Flynn on his podcast:

I'm leading a live, interactive 90-minute Call-to-Action writing workshop later this week:

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