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What a publishing house thinks about, written down.

Short pieces on authority, publishing and the decisions behind a book — from the people who make them every week.

LatestAuthority3 min

What to look for in a publisher for executives, founders and doctors

Seven things to insist on, and two questions worth asking, before signing with any publishing house.

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Authority5 min

You were checked out this week

In this lesson: the five silent checkouts happening around every senior leader, and three tests to run tonight (WATCH VIDEO till end for instructions).

September 27, 2026 · raam
Book as a Strategy1 min

Book as a Business Strategy: Your Smartest Go to Market Asset Yet

Build Authority & Grow Faster.

September 2, 2026 · raam
Publishing7 min

Why every startup founder must write a book

In this training, Raam Anand, Chief Editor and Publishing Director at Stardom Books, presents compelling reasons why startup founders should write a book.

August 24, 2026 · raam
Book as a Strategy1 min

Why Every CEO Should Write a Book

August 10, 2026 · raam
Publishing1 min

What I Wish I Knew Before Writing My First Book

Avoid These Costly Mistakes.

July 13, 2026 · raam
Publishing8 min

Influence or Persuasion… What’s best for Thought-Leaders?

Raam Anand, the Chief Editor and Publisher at Stardom Books, talks about two important things: Influence and Persuasion.

June 16, 2026 · raam
Publishing2 min

Will my book be in bookstores?

Yes and no, because the book trade is an odd business. The honest answer, and where a leader’s book actually sells.

June 12, 2026 · raam
Publishing1 min

How to Speak So People Listen

Learn how to cut through the digital noise, grab attention in the first 3 seconds, and deliver messages that truly land.

May 15, 2026 · raam
Publishing3 min

How do book royalties work for an author?

What a royalty is, a worked example on a $20 paperback, and why the edition and the market change the figure.

April 8, 2026 · raam
Authority2 min

How Great Leaders Make Tough Decisions

Elevate Your Leadership: Access Exclusive Strategies to Propel Your Influence, Income, and Impact

April 5, 2026 ·
Publishing8 min

How to Craft Your Core Message That Resonates With Your Audience

Do you often think how to craft your core message that resonates with your audience?

March 29, 2026 · raam

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Reading about authority is one thing. Measuring yours is another.

The Authority Quotient is a thirty-minute evaluation that measures your authority two ways — how you rate yourself, and what a stranger can verify — and ends with one specific recommendation.

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