Written on April 8th, 2008 at 10:04 pm by Darren Rowse
You’ve Read ProBlogger the Blog - Now Buy the Book
I’m excited to announce today one of the worst kept secrets in my life - over the last year (longer actually) I’ve been writing a book with Chris Garrett. Today we’re Pre-Launching it as we’re just weeks from the book becoming available for purchase. The book is published by Wiley and is titled:
ProBlogger Book — Secrets for Blogging Your Way to a Six-Figure Income
I’ll speak more over the coming weeks about the writing process - but today we just wanted to let you know about the upcoming launch, to point you to a site we’ve put together for the book and to invite you to sign up for a newsletter that will give you access to a sample chapter as well as a series of weekly blogging tips for a whole year.
Pre-Order and Save
The book is available for pre-ordering already at both Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Amazon has an extra 5% discount currently running for it as a pre-order (for the next two weeks - it will be available on 28 April).
What’s the Book About?
Well the title really says it all - it’s about Chris and my experience as bloggers making a living from our blogging. You can read more of the outline and topics covered here.
Get on the Email List
As mentioned above - we’re offering everyone the opportunity of joining an email list that will give you access to a free taster chapter of the book as well as free weekly blog tips. You can sign up for this here.
PS: see Chris’s announcement of the book here.
127 Responses to “You’ve Read ProBlogger the Blog - Now Buy the Book”
Amit Agarwal
April 8th, 2008 11:13 pm
Congratulation Darren. It’s a big day. Wish you all the success.
DjFlush
April 8th, 2008 11:18 pm
Amazing! The life of a problogger summed up in a book. It will be one interesting read.
Bontb
April 8th, 2008 11:23 pm
You know I always support you, I bought your book !
I am writing my own book my self :) but different niche.
Bontb
April 8th, 2008 11:26 pm
Btw So the book is an actual book? I think you should say also how long it is like how many pages and also Delivery date May 12th?
FreePSDLogo
April 8th, 2008 11:34 pm
Wow this is great, you have very good tips now you will share your secrets, great job Problogger! and good luck with your new Book.
Jacob Share
April 8th, 2008 11:36 pm
Congratulations to you and Chris, Darren. Good luck with the launch, I’m sure it will do well. Is there an affiliate program? Please don’t say Amazon Associates…
Also, what are the most compelling reasons that we loyal blog readers buy the book instead?
Brandon Eley
April 8th, 2008 11:38 pm
Congratulations Darren. I can’t wait to read it!
K
April 8th, 2008 11:47 pm
Will it be coming in eFormat?
Since many of your readers are on-line,
that might be a nice option to have.
I know that I would prefer it
(I’d buy it today if it was eBook,
I’d likely wait until I see it in the bookstore
for print.)
Heck, if it is slammin’
(and I suspect it will be),
I’ll likely buy it in both formats.
Darren Rowse
April 8th, 2008 11:48 pm
thanks all.
Bontb - yep it’s an actual book (ie published by Wiley who is an actual book publisher :-) It’s got a launch date of 28 April (see above) so Amazon will have it on the way a few days later from my understanding of it. So far it’s just Pre-Ordering that they are doing.
Jacob - ummmm… it’s the Amazon Affiliate program - Barnes Noble have one too.
Bob Younce at the Writing Journey
April 8th, 2008 11:55 pm
Good form, boys! While I look forward to reading the book myself, that’s not the best part to me.
The release of this book helps to add a much-needed public awareness of Internet writing as a legitimate career. That’s the biggest reason I’m excited about it.
Bontb
April 9th, 2008 12:00 am
If I would releases Problogger book I would do hard copy, its better! because you will have it at home, display it somewhere in your home or work office other people will see it and will be interested. Or even talk about it by noticing that letter P looks familiar to them.
Markus
April 9th, 2008 12:01 am
Hm, it will be available in germany 21st may… So long…
Lisa Marie Mary
April 9th, 2008 12:01 am
I can’t wait to read it, it will be great to have ‘your brains’ in a hard-copy format that I can go relax and absorb, all the while highlighting the tar out of it! ;)
Congratulations to both of you! :)
Ali from the Office Diet
April 9th, 2008 12:02 am
That’s fantastic news — well done, Darren! I’m really looking forward to reading you write about the process of producing it, too; what was it like collaborating on a book?
This is definitely going on my “buy with my freelance blogging money” list — I bought Freelance Switch’s “How to be a Rockstar Freelancer” and read the whole thing cover to cover over the weekend.
Well done again — and also a big THANKS for producing what I’m sure is going to be a brilliantly helpful book!
Ali
Bruce Houghton
April 9th, 2008 12:04 am
Huge congrats and smart move. I pre-ordered my copy this morning via Amazon.
I’d be curious why you chose to go with a publisher rather than D.I.Y. given your collective reach and ability to promote and sell direct.
Kevin Muldoon
April 9th, 2008 12:21 am
Congrats on the book release Darren. Couldn’t believe how cheap it was either - a bargain. Only £7.99 in the UK. I’ve placed a pre order for it, I’m sure it will be a great read.
Amanda Fazani
April 9th, 2008 12:23 am
Congratulations Darren and Chris! I’ve been following Problogger for a few years now and am actually surprised you didn’t write this sooner!
Best wishes to you both,
Amanda
redwall_hp
April 9th, 2008 12:23 am
Congratulations. It sounds interesting.
fortunecookienotes
April 9th, 2008 12:24 am
Thanks for all the advice and useful tips over the years! Making your blog into a book is a great way to further monetize your content.
Easton Ellsworth
April 9th, 2008 12:26 am
Darren, congratulations to you and Chris. I’m jumping out of my skin to get my hands on your book! It will provide great inspiration for my two upcoming books on blog improvement.
Stumbled and about to be Twittered.
Mark Lancaster
April 9th, 2008 12:26 am
Good luck Darren on your new endevour.
Hope it all works out for you - I just ordered a copy.
Michael A. Stelzner
April 9th, 2008 12:29 am
Darren;
Congrats on your new book.
Get ready for the American speaking circuit!
Mike
Darren Rowse
April 9th, 2008 12:31 am
thanks all for your well wishes and congrats.
Bruce Houghton, numerous reasons but one of the reasons is that a publisher like Wiley opens up new audiences for us. While we’d love to sell a tonne of books and make some money one of the things about books is that they often give authors credibility and end up building profile and finding new audiences. I suspect a book like this could well drive traffic to our blogs as much as our blogs drive traffic to it.
Lori
April 9th, 2008 12:45 am
AWESOME!! Finally something worth reading;) Congrats on this remarkable momento!
Carl - Thatblogsite.com
April 9th, 2008 12:46 am
I’m definitely going to be looking to buy this book Darren.
Will look forward to the release!
K
April 9th, 2008 12:48 am
I agree with Darren.
The press and media outlets an established publisher like Wiley has access to more than offsets any loss of book revenues.
Especially if the book is being used as a pr tool rather than a profit center (there isn’t that much money in selling books, there is a LOT of money in the speaking gigs and consulting a book can help secure).
cowy
April 9th, 2008 12:57 am
Congrats!! I think I will get the book from Amazon! Will review it when I have read it!
Debby Banning
April 9th, 2008 1:09 am
Congratulations Darren! Having your own book is a huge accomplishment! I would love to see it hit the best sellers list. :)
Ai Ling ONG
April 9th, 2008 1:10 am
congrats Darren & Chrisg!
looking forward to the book.
wonder how long it will take to reach Singapore via amazon
Bontb
April 9th, 2008 1:28 am
Hey I just wrote about your book you might want to check if I missed anything!
I bet you are happy to announce this as I am!
http://www.bontb.com/2008/04/probloggers-book-is-now-vailable/
Debt Free Hispanic
April 9th, 2008 1:31 am
Darren, I have preordered the book. Can’t wait. Now that i’m Debt Free i’m set to making extra income. You are an inspiration.
Abhijeet Mukherjee
April 9th, 2008 1:34 am
Congrats Darren! Wishing you all the best
65 Website Traffic & Link Building Techniques
April 9th, 2008 1:37 am
This is a great way to add some extra income from content you have already written.
Building an e-mail list is also a good idea and a great way to build relationships with other people and spread the value that you have created with your blog.
Best of luck in your endeavors and I will probably buy your book.
nelson
April 9th, 2008 1:38 am
Will this book be available on Barnes & Noble local bookstores? I’m getting this book for real.
Sara, Ms. Adventures in Italy
April 9th, 2008 1:39 am
Congrats! I’m sure it’s well-written! I only wish there were an electronic version, too!
Bontb
April 9th, 2008 1:53 am
@Nelson: April 28 you can get it now with 5% off at amazon or B&N just follow the links.
clickfire
April 9th, 2008 2:18 am
Neat. I think I’ll get this for a family member who asked me about blogging.
Ginkgo100
April 9th, 2008 2:23 am
Very, very cool! I Stumbled it and linked to it with an Amazon Associates link on my blog.
Patrick
April 9th, 2008 2:37 am
Congrats again!
esvl
April 9th, 2008 2:39 am
Wow. Congratulations. I have been subscribed to your blog for more than a year now and I knew you would do this someday. Especially after that day where you asked “what would you do with this blog if it was yours”. I answered “publish a book”. I guess I was right. :)
@balootisme
April 9th, 2008 2:40 am
congratulation darren..
i’ll absolutely buy when this book coming to malaysia…
cheer..!!
Adam Singer
April 9th, 2008 2:42 am
Great job Darren - congrats!!
I’ll def be getting a copy of this, a great way to support one of my favorite bloggers.
All of us should post positive reviews on Amazon and get it to the top! =)
Dennis Ray Nestor Jr.
April 9th, 2008 3:29 am
Ok how do I get a signed copy?
Mrs. Flinger
April 9th, 2008 3:30 am
Way to go! I’d happily order your book. I’m a total lurker fan. :-)
Chris Garrett
April 9th, 2008 3:40 am
@Dennis - I was brought up to not scribble in books but if anyone is going to SOBCon08 I will happily graffiti any that are put in front of me :)
Alex Cristache
April 9th, 2008 3:54 am
Congratulations to both of you, Darren and Chris!
This is a big step. This book is definitely a must have.
Khaja Moinuddin
April 9th, 2008 3:55 am
Congrats Darren and Dennis for making all of your experience on net into a book.Hope to get one soon and may this book help all the newbies and also for the experienced.
Guillermo
April 9th, 2008 4:08 am
Guys, congratulations on the book! As a real fan of Problogger I feel very happy for you… But I will save a tree and don’t buy the book. Sorry. I prefer electronics versions nowadays.
Frank Warren
April 9th, 2008 4:09 am
Congratulations!
-Frank
Sunday Nite Dinner
April 9th, 2008 4:10 am
Congrats Darren! I just pre-ordered it. Amazon Prime and one click buying is dangerous!
sarah
April 9th, 2008 4:29 am
how exciting — congratulations!
Solo Business Marketing
April 9th, 2008 4:43 am
Big congrats to you, Darren, and to Chris.
After authoring three books, two of which are updated every three years, I know intimately that creating a book from scratch is a piece of work and then some.
The best-seller’s list is definitely in your future.
Derek
April 9th, 2008 4:51 am
Congratulations Darren! Looking forward to getting my copy and digesting what you guys have to say - I just finished reading your section in Yanik Silver’s Moonlighting on the Internet so I am looking forward to this one.
SATISH
April 9th, 2008 5:15 am
hi great job….
I want to know, is it available in INDIAN stores???????
How can I buy it?
Please answer me, I am a die hard fan of Pro-blogger.
I want to read the book at any cost.
Please help me….
email me at satishb_dvg@yahoo.co.in
Regards
SATISH
( http://www.technotip.org )
SATISH
April 9th, 2008 5:15 am
hi great job….
I want to know, is it available in INDIAN stores???????
How can I buy it?
Please answer me, I am a die hard fan of Pro-blogger.
I want to read the book at any cost.
Please help me….
email me at satishb_dvg@yahoo.co.in
Regards
SATISH ACHAR
( http://www.technotip.org )
Lisa Irby
April 9th, 2008 6:17 am
Congratulations. I’m going to pre-order it now.
JoLynn Braley
April 9th, 2008 6:22 am
Darren, Congratulations!! Was it hard to keep this a secret while you were writing it? I think this is so cool, it just shows what your work and effort over the past 5 years has led up to. WTG!!
Bernard Griffiths
April 9th, 2008 6:23 am
Just pre-ordered this! Looking forward to it!
Mandy
April 9th, 2008 6:42 am
Wow I didn’t know about this (possible the only person who didn’t by the sound of it) Congratulations!
I’ll be following it’s progress for sure.
Carey suante
April 9th, 2008 6:44 am
Congrats to both authors!
Wish there’s the e-version and a paperback version!
Lamonte
April 9th, 2008 6:59 am
Will there be an ebook version?
Kishor
April 9th, 2008 7:10 am
Congratulations!
Collin LaHay
April 9th, 2008 8:18 am
Congrats Darren. I will preorder it tonight.
Warren of Zen Problog
April 9th, 2008 8:38 am
It’s about time a Problogger is released. Looking forward to the read. Congrats!
Darren Rowse
April 9th, 2008 8:50 am
Nelson - I’m sure it’ll be available form them in store - if not they’d be able to order it for you.
For those asking about international release - I’m told it’s a world wide release and you should be able to get it everywhere but that it’s a 4-6 week delay for non US readers due to shipping/printing etc. Amazon does ship to many countries though so it’s probably quicker to get a copy from them.
Dennis Ray Nestor Jr. - no plans for any signing tours at this point - but happy to sign one if we do bump into each other :-)
JoLynn - not too hard to keep it a secret - it was harder to actually write it!
Cary, Lamonte and others - no plans for an ebook. This is a paper one
Haidn
April 9th, 2008 9:01 am
Perhaps on the book site’s About page, it means
“Expert analysis of Technorati’s Top Blogs”
rather than
“Expert analysis of Technocrat’s Top Blogs”?
Nelson
April 9th, 2008 9:24 am
Cool Darren.
amit gupta
April 9th, 2008 9:36 am
Many congrats to you Darren & Chris! :)
Musing
April 9th, 2008 9:43 am
Yeah! I’m preordering a copy.
I also added it to the upcoming and new releases section of my Blogtations Book Store.
Melissa Placzek
April 9th, 2008 10:26 am
Just ordered it. Can’t wait! Best of luck Darren and Chris!
Joanne
April 9th, 2008 12:08 pm
Hi Darren…I usually read through a feeder but wanted to stop by the site to say congratulations. I just joined the email list. :)
Frugal Dad
April 9th, 2008 12:37 pm
Just wanted to say that I hope your book is a huge success - I’m sure it will be! I plan to pick up a copy myself, and I’ll spread the word as part of my weekly “Be a Blogger” series. Congratulations!
Zach Katkin
April 9th, 2008 1:13 pm
I’ve been blogging for over a decade and I still make less than $20k/year. Hopefully I can pick up a copy of your book and turn it all around. I look forward to the read!
Ecko
April 9th, 2008 1:24 pm
It looks good, I’ll buy it if I have enough money on my PayPal account. :D
Lia Halsall
April 9th, 2008 3:17 pm
Congrats Darren! A job well done and now that I’ve pre-ordered my copy I can’t wait to get my hot little hands on it. :o)
Chetan
April 9th, 2008 3:37 pm
Let me become a six figure blogger too :) Good to see you too release a book Darren, btw whats the actual price of the book? I see different prices everywhere.
The Freelance Writer's Blog
April 9th, 2008 4:55 pm
A big ole congratulatons Darren. Completing a book is no easy feat (I know from perosnal experience).
And, with all your other duties I’m sure it was a testament to your organizational fortitude — and oh yeah, that contract you signed promising to be a good boy and stick to your word and deliver a great product — that you stuck it it out and got it done. Way to go!
Yuwanda
Dean Taplin
April 9th, 2008 6:48 pm
Good luck with the book. Looking forward to reading it.
Pras
April 9th, 2008 9:23 pm
Best of luck Darren. I will be eagerly waiting to recieve my copy. BTW, I have covered about your new book in my blog.
http://www.techsagar.com/2008/04/probloggers-secrets-of-six-figure.html
Harald Johnsen
April 9th, 2008 11:34 pm
Just put this one on the top of my “To Read” list. Looking forward to its arrival!
Eric
April 10th, 2008 3:19 am
How to buy this book if I live outside of US country?
SEO web hosting
April 10th, 2008 3:26 am
Did you get a Clinton (Bill not Hills) level advance on the deal? Seriously congrads on the book deal. I’m sure with the launch you’ll even receive even more traffic to the site.
Mike
April 10th, 2008 5:32 am
Wow how nice is that! On Amazon also? You know you hit it big if you get a book on there. Very nice.
Suzie Cheel
April 10th, 2008 6:05 am
How timely, as today I start on SFB course. I am sure it will be a great resource for bloggers.
Re you poll nothing on personal development, self improvement, it must be a niche a s there is rarely a category for my blog See you in class
rjlight
April 10th, 2008 7:01 am
Congratulations Darren! I have pre-ordered it. Now, do I get my money back if I don’t at least make a 3 digit income? :)
Dr.Internet
April 10th, 2008 7:01 am
Well done, not sure if it is your first published book.
Robin Sampson
April 10th, 2008 7:52 am
SUper. I will order asap. Will it be available on Kindle?
uner
April 10th, 2008 9:13 am
am waiting for the book.. urm just a question, why don’t have e-book version?
Alejandro Reyes
April 10th, 2008 3:23 pm
where have i been, i gotta get this book man!!
Jho2x
April 11th, 2008 1:15 am
I want to have a copy of this book… I want to know the price?
Aaron from Webspear
April 11th, 2008 12:03 pm
Congratulations Darren!
Looking forward to read the book!
But I have one question…
Would this book affect the success of your Fix Figure Blogging course? Many people might think that buying the book ($16.49) is a cheaper alternative than taking the course ($427).
Just a though
Suzie Cheel
April 11th, 2008 12:48 pm
Aaron,
just my 2 cents worth. I was on class 1 yesterday and I know a lot about blogging. Darren may call me an intermediate blogger?
I picked up things from Darren and Andy on class yesterday that I doubt you would get from the book. There is also the forum where you get to interact with both as well as other participants.
I bought the course at early bird price and I don’t know if you can still join, but if you decide to would love you to head to my site to join up. http://www.abundancehighway.com and click on the SFB button. Thanks :)
NextInstinct
April 11th, 2008 12:59 pm
Darren, I was glad to see you Twitter that the book could actually ship sooner than Amazon said!
Really looking forward to it.
Peace,
Ed
Aaron from Webspear
April 11th, 2008 1:03 pm
Thanks for the offer Suzie, but right now my timing is not right. Baby on the way!
So will consider taking the course at a later time.
I do understand that the course will cover more topics than the book and I hope everyone looks at it that way.
Darren Rowse
April 12th, 2008 1:32 am
Aaron - yeah I think the book and course are quite different. The course is more personal with opportunity for interaction, testing of ideas and even a little looking at people’s specific blogs/projects where as the book is obviously less so. There is some nice overlap between the two though - in a sense the book would make a nice text book for the class.
david cheong
April 12th, 2008 5:31 am
Finally my blogger idol, finally to launch a book. Hopefully i manage to get the book. Can’t wait to reach out my hand holding the book and eye catching those secret word in the book. :)
centrinads
April 12th, 2008 1:38 pm
I am a big fan of you. Very exicited about the book and can’t wait to get it one.
I also wrote about the prelauch on my blog.
Luis Gross
April 12th, 2008 6:53 pm
Congrats On Your Book! Can’t Wait to Buy It! Will be on Amazons waiting list!
Perfect Blogging
April 12th, 2008 7:16 pm
There are many blogging ebooks.. anyway.. good luck with the sale.
eric akmal
April 13th, 2008 2:55 am
Your blog very inspiring,anyone will getting more advantages from here . have a nice weekend :)
Mr.Sentences
April 13th, 2008 2:56 am
I am waiting to read it.. but I don’t want to congratulate you now.. not after I read it. If your book will be great then you deserve congrats.. if not.. then you don’t. This is my opinion.
Albert
April 13th, 2008 4:12 am
Do you have a Canadian distributor? I don’t think I can buy from American websites.
OOM
April 13th, 2008 11:23 pm
Congratulations..Darren Rowse :)
John
April 14th, 2008 1:53 am
Darren,
Great! i can’t wait to read the book. I have been reading the site for a long time and to now have more insight in one place (book) will be great!
Good job guarding the secret too! Never saw this one coming, well, at least not officially!
Best wished and good luck with it!
Travis
April 14th, 2008 8:59 am
Ordered it!
Santosh Puthran
April 14th, 2008 9:03 am
Hello Darren.
Congratulations for your book and all the best.
You are inspiration to bloggers like us who want to make the mark in the BlogLand
Regards,
Santosh Puthran
Shop Network
April 14th, 2008 9:58 am
Nice. I wonder what your table of contents looks like. Since there’s so much relevant information here, I imagine that most if not all of the information found on this website is consolidated and organized in the book. Thanks for taking the time to write this!
rick
April 14th, 2008 11:10 am
Darren, congrats on the book! Couldn’t be happier for a guy who spends his time helping others.
Sheamus
April 14th, 2008 6:06 pm
@ Albert:
You can buy the book at Amazon.ca for C$9.99.
Sheamus
April 14th, 2008 6:07 pm
Oops, my mistake; that’s a saving of C$9.99 - it’s $17.99. Just go to Amazon.ca and search for ‘problogger’. :)
Jamey Lucas
April 15th, 2008 8:28 am
Darren,
Thanks for taking the time to do a quick interview! I really appreciate it.
Chris has agreed to do one too. Should have it up soon!
Stephanie
April 15th, 2008 12:44 pm
Congrats! This is exciting news! I just Sk*rted this article as I think there are tons of bloggers (and aspiring bloggers) out there who will be interested…
Hendra
April 16th, 2008 11:20 am
Great job Darren! Congrats on your book launching!
I am gonna check for the Barnes ASAP, have been looking for Blogging handbook from Real Money Maker Blogger’s :)
Thanks,
Hendra
Jamshid
April 16th, 2008 3:17 pm
That’s Cool, i am also trying to blog from Afghanistan, i hope one day i can be like you.
We.Code.Everything
April 16th, 2008 10:48 pm
Nice to see that you wrote a book now. I think that if you put together all the informations from this blog you can make a huge book and very useful.
gary
April 17th, 2008 3:28 pm
Good luck with the book. It seems like it would be a great read!
Evgen
April 17th, 2008 6:14 pm
That’s Cool! Good luck with the book.
suresh
April 19th, 2008 2:09 am
Looks like a good book and sharing of experience of success story always gives good guidance for the remaining people in the market.
I wish a wonderful success for this book.
Tyler Michael Jonsson
April 19th, 2008 3:33 am
Congratulations on the book! You certainly have the knowledge to impart! Looking forward to reading it
Jenn
April 19th, 2008 9:28 am
I just started my own blog network and have been stopping by here for invaluable tips - so I’m very happy to hear you’ve got a book(!!) - can’t wait to get my hands on it :)
By the way - in the PDF of the first chapter, the URL to The Living Room is wrong.
O Blog It
April 19th, 2008 12:12 pm
Congratulations! I can’t wait to read the book!
Siddharth
April 19th, 2008 8:23 pm
Congrats on the release of the ebook. I hope people will find this informative and usefull as they find PB.
Koka
April 20th, 2008 10:25 am
ProBlogger book FTW. I must put a post together about this.
24hnews
April 21st, 2008 2:18 am
I’m reading ProBlogger in the last moths, when I’ll have money to spend I will buy it!
Max Powers
April 21st, 2008 6:21 pm
Congrats, it looks like a best seller to me and the cover design is great too. Very professional looking. Much success to you and Chris.
Arizona Chef
April 24th, 2008 12:47 am
I have my pre-order in at Amazon.com. Though I may be new to blogging, right off I can see intelligence after reading probloggers well presented article on (Buy Blog Comments - A Sick New Comment Spam Service Launches) I now can see the darkness and the light. It is comforting to know sites like problogger are the light through the darkeness of uncertainty.
GettyCash
May 9th, 2008 5:35 pm
I really want to read this book. I am waiting for this book hit my local bookstore.
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