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Insights

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.

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
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
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
Publishing3 min

Hybrid publisher, traditional publisher or self-publishing: which is right for a leader?

Who does the work, who owns the book, and who keeps the royalties. Six questions that decide it.

February 12, 2026 · raam
Publishing2 min

What Makes a Nonfiction Book Truly Powerful

Secrets of Impactful Writing

February 8, 2026 · raam
Publishing3 min

How long does it take a CEO to write a book?

Twelve to fourteen weeks, and about thirty hours of the author’s time. Here is where the time goes and what makes it slower.

January 28, 2026 · raam
Publishing3 min

How to Choose the Best Book to Write

Discover how to choose the best book to write using the 'Book Content Grid.'

December 28, 2025 · raam
Publishing4 min

It’s time to get more respect, recognition and credibility for your work

Raam Anand, Chief Editor and Publisher at Stardom Books, addresses the common feeling of being unheard despite expertise and hard work.

October 9, 2025 · 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.

Find your Authority Quotient

No cost. Get detailed report. Includes specific recommendations.