Practical Guidance for Writers and Businesses

Drawing on decades of experience in advertising and direct sales, along with teaching self-publishing courses at the college level, Michael Swedenberg offers practical guidance on creating effective advertising, evaluating market trends, and publishing professional books.

Finding the Unique Selling Proposition book displayed in a creative advertising workspace.
Finding the Unique Selling Proposition book displayed in a creative advertising workspace.
21½ Things to Know Before Self-Publishing a Book displayed in a home-office writing environment.
21½ Things to Know Before Self-Publishing a Book displayed in a home-office writing environment.

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Practical Guidance for Writers and Marketers

Drawing on decades of advertising, direct sales, and classroom experience, Michael Swedenberg offers straightforward guidance for creating effective advertising and publishing professional books.

Create Advertising That Sells

Self-Publish with Confidence

Learn how to uncover a strong selling proposition, develop persuasive advertising concepts, and write copy that gets attention and produces results.

Practical, step-by-step guidance for writing, editing, publishing, and marketing a professional book—now updated to include using ChatGPT effectively.

Spot the Trends That Matter

Separate useful marketing trends from passing hype. Learn how AI, social media, AI search, GEO, and emerging tools can help you research customers, write stronger copy, and grow your business.

Cover of Trends in Marketing: What’s Hot What’s Not by Michael Swedenberg.
Cover of Trends in Marketing: What’s Hot What’s Not by Michael Swedenberg.

I attended Michael Swedenberg’s courses, which made it possible for me to publish my book in both print and digital formats. 21½ Things to Know Before Self-Publishing A Book is another way to get to the goal of being a published author. This book will prevent wasted time, mistakes, and frustration. It gives guidance on marketing, formatting, cover design, book and author descriptions, pricing, taking criticism and more. The price of the book is a small investment in getting your book out to the public.

Irene ★★★★★

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Ira

    5 out of 5 stars

    This book opens your eyes and makes you think, “What if…”

    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2026

    Format: Paperback

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    This is an Eye Opening, Thought Provoking book that leaves you questioning what you can do differently.

  • What sticks in my mind and created the urgency to review my business model and sales team was the following line from the chapter “Selling with Words”

    “The person who knows the most about a product isn’t always the person best qualified to sell it.”

    I highly recommend reading “Finding the Unique Selling Proposition.”