Why Author Platform Matters More than Your Idea | Ryan Dolley

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Writing a technical book is a career milestone. It is also a long, demanding process that requires far more than technical expertise.In this episode of the Tech Pubcast, literary agent and former acquisitions editor Jess Haberman sits down with Ryan Dolley, analytics leader, content creator, and first-time author of AI Analytics for Business Intelligence, to talk about what it actually takes to write and publish a tech book.We cover:Why the book proposal process is harder than most people expectHow to choose a topic that is timely without becoming outdatedThe balance between teaching tools vs teaching thinkingWhy author platform matters more than your ideaHow technical books really make money (and where they do not)The biggest challenges Ryan has faced as a first-time authorRyan also shares how blogging, YouTube, and LinkedIn helped him build a career and why those same channels are essential if you want your book to succeed.If you are thinking about writing a technical book, this is the reality check you need.📌 Follow Ryan:Substack: superdatablog.substack.comYouTube: Super Data BrothersLinkedIn: Ryan DolleyWork with Jess: jesslhaberman.com/contactConnect with Jess on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jhaberman

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