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In this video i cover exactly how i got my first book published at age 21. Youve just completed your first book, and you cant wait to present it to the world. Simply sign up, and you will be ready to get published. With the widest distribution network, you can sell your book on the kindle, ipad, nook, and more. But it can be very difficult to get your work noticed and out onto the bookshelves.
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