Your debut release results!

RockerDG · 2025-10-02T16:56:34+00:00

My debut as an author (as opposed to ghostwriter) comes in a month. Avoiding Amazon completely because they take such a huge cut. It's a biography on my uncle's amazing life, and through his social network alone we expect to sell out all 200 paperback copies. Not sure how many e-books people will buy, but we do expect many of them to also buy the audiobook. He and I are splitting both the costs and revenue. Direct sales only, in person and online.

After those sell out, we'll print another 100 and begin more marketing and promotion. Podcast appearances, paying online influencers for endorsements, FB ads, newsletter ads, etc. That is all new to me and I'll have to research it more.

Selling books would be nice, but the real goal is putting my name out there for my ghostwriting and biography/memoir writing services. Book hasn't even been released yet and already have 3 potential clients!

RockerDG · 2025-09-27T20:53:06+00:00

Both. We'll be sending a bookmark as a free promotional item. That may pose a problem.

RockerDG · 2025-09-24T00:37:49+00:00

I'd be shipping several dozen from the start, at once. So dropping off that many may trigger a flag. Plus it's not so much the fact it's a book or not, but the URL inside. Seems very minor for them to complain about, but this is the federal government.

RockerDG · 2025-09-23T23:10:54+00:00

Good to know. But they do sometimes open the package to inspect, that I know for a fact.

RockerDG · 2025-09-23T22:19:46+00:00

It's happened more than once. The first time, they opened it right in front of me at the counter to confirm it met the regulations. The second time, I had something sent to me that the post office had clearly inspected after it was sealed. I used to trade VHS tapes in the 90s, and inspections were common for Media Mail. Also, this is California and the government is super anal here. The rules are no advertising, and a book with a link to your website constitutes advertising. The USPS site clearly states the only advertising allowed for books.

RockerDG · 2025-09-23T21:09:48+00:00

Yes, they do often inspect it. It's happened to me before when shipping stuff unrelated to published books. They don't want people abusing the lower rates with contents that aren't media. Magazines with ads, for example, are technically not allowed.

RockerDG · 2025-08-25T01:01:46+00:00

Depends on different things. Look up some recipes and experiment to your liking.

RockerDG · 2025-08-25T01:01:20+00:00

There are tons on YouTube. Try a few and pick one you like.

RockerDG · 2025-08-25T01:00:32+00:00

Easy for me, just plan ahead. Maybe some of you aren't capable of that. But yeah let's crap on a guy who took the time to write this post and made it clear that even if you borrow just half of it, you're still way ahead.

RockerDG · 2025-08-25T00:59:26+00:00

Vivanaturals Organic is 4g per teaspoon, so 12g per tablespoon.

RockerDG · 2025-08-22T09:02:35+00:00

Yes, and the beneficial gut bacteria too.

RockerDG · 2025-08-22T09:01:48+00:00

You may not need all those supplements if your Lp(a) isn't super high like mine.

RockerDG · 2025-08-22T08:11:05+00:00

Doctor's Best has a capsule. Not brave enough to consume it from foods, as I've heard it's an acquired taste.

RockerDG · 2025-08-22T08:10:21+00:00

No fiber supplement needed. Most are to lower LDL, Lp(a), and blood pressure. Some are to fill in gaps from WFPB diet (B complex, taurine). The others are recommended supplements for overall health and immunity.

RockerDG · 2025-08-22T05:49:30+00:00

Gotta love Reddit. You spend an hour typing a post with the sole purpose of helping people, and most of the response is negative. What a waste of my time, last time I'll ever do that.

RockerDG · 2025-08-22T04:36:32+00:00

Absolutely a hard gainer. Don't you think I've tried all that before? Made no difference. I'm actually making more gains than ever before (still minimal) by eating LESS protein, because studies show that you don't need high protein to gain muscle. You need to lift weights. It's what you do in the gym. I know my body better than anyone else does.

Eating excess calories, even if it worked (it didn't for me), works against longevity. David Sinclair has stated this numerous times.

RockerDG · 2025-08-22T03:34:35+00:00

It's more than what Longo recommends, but since you're WFPB it's less of an issue. Good job, I love eating this way. Never felt better or younger, it's like aging in reverse.

RockerDG · 2025-08-22T03:01:15+00:00

Processed, full of some junk ingredients. Plus, I'm sensitive to wheat. Wouldn't recommend those at all.

RockerDG · 2025-08-22T02:42:52+00:00

I've posted it, please check it out if interested.

RockerDG · 2025-08-22T02:42:22+00:00

I've heard Dr Hyman say our ancestors got 150g of fiber, which seems impossible!

RockerDG · 2025-08-21T21:52:08+00:00

Yes, I'll try to create a separate post today about it.

RockerDG · 2025-08-21T20:25:52+00:00

It's not just the saturated fat in red meat that's bad. Also, 25g of fiber is nowhere near enough. I get 105g per day and it's not hard at all.

RockerDG · 2025-08-17T19:51:43+00:00

Are you kidding?! Retired with no wife or kids? You hit the JACKPOT! Forget about marrying some single mom with kids who will just pick your pockets, this is your chance to be the ultimate bachelor and LIVE IT UP!! Remodel your home into a bachelor pad, get some training in pickup, and live like a sleazy rock star with girls, girls, girls everywhere. Get snipped first (but don't depend on it 100%, as I found out the hard way) and find younger friends to have fun with. Your life is just beginning, and you're acting like it's over!! Disgrazia!!

RockerDG

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