A book advance might feel like winning the lottery—but most first-time authors don’t realize how it really works. From unpaid royalties to lost rights, here’s the truth behind the check publishers write (and what they don’t tell you about the money you’ll likely never see again).

Your book shouldn’t just sit on a shelf—it should work for you. Learn how entrepreneurs can use a published book to boost visibility, attract better clients, and position themselves as the go-to expert without wasting time or money on strategies that don’t align with their business goals.

So, you’re thinking about writing a book as an entrepreneur? It’s so exciting to hold that first copy in your