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Why did I walk away from a traditional publishing contract and move my books to Leanpub? In this video, I share how my technical writing career started, why I chose to self-publish, and what it’s actually like writing on Leanpub, including its excellent GitHub integration that lets you write your book like code. I’ll also share lessons I’ve learned from years of writing about Linux.
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*🕐 Time Codes*
00:00 – Intro: Why I Self-Publish My Linux Books on Leanpub
01:41 – Sponsored Video Disclosure (Leanpub)
03:00 – How My Technical Writing Career Started
04:05 – Why I Walked Away From a Traditional Publishing Contract
04:57 – Why I Chose Leanpub for Self-Publishing
06:00 – Getting Started With Leanpub: Setup Walkthrough
08:25 – Leanpub GitHub Integration: Write Your Book Like Code
11:31 – Exploring Leanpub Features: Markua, Previews, Pricing & Royalties
15:09 – My Honest Leanpub Review: Pros & Final Thoughts
16:53 – Lessons Learned From Years of Technical Writing
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