Bøker av Mike Kowis

How do I self-publish my new book?And how much will it cost?Have you ever asked yourself these questions? If so, 14 STEPS TO SELF-PUBLISHING A BOOK is the perfect book for you! In this concise and award-winning* self-publishing guide for aspiring authors, Mike Kowis, Esq., shares his 14-step process to publishing attractive, well-written, and effectively marketed books. Don't worry, it's MUCH easier than you think! In this step-by-step guide, you will learn: Everything you need to know about self-publishing, including advice for editing, designing, distributing, and marketing your book; How much this process costs; plus The surprising lessons Mike learned from self-publishing his award-winning debut book.This handy book also includes a checklist of the entire 14-step process so you won't miss a single thing.*This book was selected as a Finalist in the Business: Writing & Publishing category of the 2017 International Book Awards and received Honorable Mention in the Non-fiction Writing/Publishing genre of the 2017 Readers Favorite Book Awards.MIKE KOWIS, ESQ., is a corporate tax attorney, college instructor, and award-winning author. During the two-month process of self-publishing his first book, Engaging College Students: A Fun and Edgy Guide for Professors, Mike took careful notes on each step and later decided to write this book to help other authors who want to self-publish. Mike holds a bachelor's degree and two law degrees, including an advanced law degree from Georgetown University Law Center. He lives in Texas with his beautiful wife, Jessica, their two rambunctious children, and two noisy but sweet dogs. You can find more information at www.engagingcollegestudents.com/self-publishing-guide.

HOW DO I SELL MORE BOOKS?WHICH MARKETING TOOLS WORK BEST FOR INDIE AUTHORS?Have you ever asked yourself these questions? If so, this is the perfect book for you! In this practical guide, Mike Kowis, Esq., shares his successful book-selling formula and explains the marketing tactics he used to sell over 1,500 books within his first two years of being an indie author. Don't worry, it's MUCH simpler than you think!In this book-marketing guide, you will learn: Mike's proven BOOK-SELLING FORMULA, 16 MARKETING TOOLS that he used and their results, EFFECTIVENESS RATING, COST, and TIME required for each tactic, plus 12 COMMON ROOKIE MISTAKES to avoid.This handy guide also includes a summary of all marketing strategies that he tried so you can decide which tactics to use for your book.______________________________________________________________________MIKE KOWIS, ESQ., is a corporate tax attorney, college instructor, speaker, and award-winning author. His other helpful books include a self-publishing guide for aspiring authors called 14 Steps to Self-Publishing a Book and a college teaching guide entitled Engaging College Students: A Fun and Edgy Guide for Professors. Mike earned a bachelor's degree plus two law degrees, including an advanced law degree from Georgetown University Law Center. He lives in Texas with his beautiful wife, Jessica, their two rambunctious children, and two noisy, but sweet dogs. You can find more information at www.mikekowis.com.

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW U.S. TAX LAW, THE IRS, AND THEIR RICH HISTORIES?In this fun-filled trivia book, seasoned tax attorney Mike Kowis challenges readers to 250 questions about American taxation. This quiz book covers amusing tax quotes, history of U.S. taxation, the Internal Revenue Code, important case law, the Internal Revenue Service, tax forms, audits, politics, and much more! Plus you'll learn interesting factoids, such as: the U.S. government hired Walt Disney in the 1940s to make cartoons encouraging citizens to pay income tax;the Tax Code has 4 times more words than the Bible; andwritings on the ancient artifact known as Rosetta Stone were mostly about taxes.Whether you are a seasoned tax practitioner, a history buff, or just a trivia junky looking for your next fix, you will surely enjoy testing your knowledge of American taxation. By day, Mike Kowis, Esq., is a mild-mannered tax attorney at a Fortune 500 company in Texas. By night, he swaps a three-piece suit for a pair of tights and a shiny red cape and then begins his duties as a modern-day SUPERHERO (a.k.a. "Adjunct Faculty Member") for one of the largest community colleges in the Lone Star State. In his spare time, he writes books and competes in off-road races. For more information, please visit www.mikekowis.com.

HERE'S WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT TEXAS OFF-ROAD RACING:"Texas Off-road Racing is the best book I've ever read!" -Mike's mom"This book reminds me of The Fast and the Furious, but without the fast." -Mike's literary agent"OMG! You took our son off-road racing??? I thought you guys went fishing." -Mike's shocked wifeIn this thrilling and brutally honest book, seasoned amateur competitor Mike Kowis reveals what off-road racing feels like from the driver's seat, plus how much time and money is required to compete in this harrowing motorsport. He also shares the gritty details of each side-by-side race that he and his teenage son (Cash) competed in during their run for the 2019 Championship. Whether you are a longtime off-road racer with ten titles to your name, a newbie competitor curious to learn about the sport, or a parent looking for exciting father-son activities to do together, this book will surely entertain and enlighten.By day, Mike Kowis, Esq., is a mild-mannered tax attorney at a Fortune 500 company in Texas. By night, he swaps a three-piece suit for a pair of tights and a shiny red cape and then begins his duties as a modern-day SUPERHERO (also known as "Adjunct Faculty Member") for one of the largest community colleges in the Lone Star State. In his spare time, he writes books and competes in off-road races with his kids. Mike lives in Texas with his wife and family. For more information, please visit www.mikekowis.com.

In this amusing and multiple award-winning* how-to guide for professors, seasoned instructor Mike Kowis shares 44 COLLEGE TEACHING TIPS that will help any teacher: ENGAGE students in thought-provoking classroom discussions, MOTIVATE them to read the assigned materials, INSPIRE them to attend all classes and stay till the final bell rings, CREATE a fun and lively learning environment, and ENCOURAGE students to use their critical thinking skills.This brutally honest book is based on the many lessons that Mike Kowis learned during his 15 years of teaching, and it's filled with dozens of hilariousand often embarrassinganecdotes. Whether you are a first-time college teacher searching for ways to connect with your audience or a tenured professor seeking to rediscover your passion, Engaging College Students: A Fun and Edgy Guide for Professors will help you fully engage your students in classroom discussions.*This book was selected as the Winner in the Education/Academic category of the 2017 International Book Awards, the Bronze Medal Winner in the Non-fiction Education genre of the 2017 Readers Favorite Book Awards, and the solo Medalist Winner in the Education category of the 2016 New Apple Book Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing.