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If you’ve ever considered writing your own nonfiction book, this video of a talk offered by Dan Poynter is one that you must watch. Dan is the owner of Para Publishing. He started Para Publishing in 1969 in North Quincy, Massachusetts in order to publish his own non fiction books on parachute design safety and skydiving. In 1974, he moved to Santa Barbara and started publishing a number of other books on many other subjects by Dan as well as several other authors.

Today, Dan is recognized as a well established and successful publisher. He not only publishes, but also travels around the world to offer his insight into the publishing industry. Self-Publishing Guru Dan Poynter explains and educates new writers on how to write publish and promote their first book. He personally fell into publishing because he believed in his book and believed that there would be an audience for it (and there was!).

In an impressive example of work-ethic and drive, Dan both writes and publishes his books - a total of 76 so far. His books are nonfiction - obviously making him the nonfiction expert to go to for your own insight into how to write your nonfiction book. Dan’s is no fly-by-night publishing company - his books sell tens of thousands a year. His best-selling one sold over 100,000 in one year. In fact, his company is a perfect example of business entrepreneurship and how someone with the drive to succeed and a passion for a product can make it independently.

Please enjoy this fantastic video of this awarded writer and publisher on how to write your first nonfiction book.

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