A. William Benitez

Bill Benitez is a lifelong writer and independent publisher who has been creating and publishing books since the 1980s. "Payhip_2FA"

[A. William Benitez @positiveimaging]

Welcome to Publish Without Permission
This community is for writers who want to move forward without waiting for approval.
It’s a space for thoughtful discussion about independent publishing, ownership, and practical ways to share meaningful work, without chasing trends or permission slips.
I’ll post occasionally when I have something useful to say.
Others are welcome to contribute respectfully, ask real questions, and share experience, not promotion.
There’s no pressure to keep up here.
Read what resonates. Ignore the rest.
If you value clarity, independence, and steady progress, you’re in the right place.

[A. William Benitez @positiveimaging]

My New PDF eBook Is Out Now, by @positiveimaging https://t.co/wRFBViNypx And Barbara Has Just Started Another Book... Or Will It Become a Short Story?

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My new book Publishing Without Permission introduces a publishing philosophy built around three simple ideas.

Own the Account

Own the relationship with your readers from the beginning. When possible, build your own audience rather than depending entirely on someone else's platform.

Start Before You're Ready

Good writing is important, but perfection has stopped more books than poor writing ever has. Write, revise, publish, learn, and keep improving.

Build Direct Relationships

Readers aren't just customers. They're people who chose to spend time with your work. Make it easy for them to contact you, ask questions, and follow your next project. One conversation can lead to your next reader—or even your next book.

A PDF eBook isn't the destination.

It's the first step toward building something much larger.

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I just published a new post on my @buymeacoffee Publish Without Permission Is More Than a Book About PDF eBooks
https://t.co/O67g9DVZ7d

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I just published Three Ideas That Changed the Way I Think About Publishing https://t.co/IJ2pIrhCbF Publish Without Permission Is More Than a Book About PDF eBooks

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It's Not Really About PDF eBooks, by @positiveimaging https://t.co/MlkKwKGd0i Publish Without Permission Is More Than a Book About PDF eBooks

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Tomorrow, I'll make Publish Without Permission available.

I hope it encourages writers to stop waiting for the perfect moment and simply begin.

Because one belief has guided me throughout this project:

Don't let perfection keep your ideas from reaching readers.

[A. William Benitez @positiveimaging]

Over the years, I wrote four books about self-publishing:

Self Publishing: How To Publish Your Print Book or eBook Step by Step

Independent Publishing of eBooks

How To Self Publish Books To Sell Or Generate Leads

Self Publishing Simplified: A Simple, Proven Method for Writing and Self Publishing Your Book

Each one reflected what I knew at the time, and each one helped me refine my thinking.

But as publishing continued to evolve, and as my own experience grew, I realized I wanted to write something different.

Not a larger guide.

A simpler one.

Not another book about every possible publishing option.

A practical guide showing writers how to take the first step, publish quickly, maintain control of their work, and discover whether readers are interested before making a larger investment.

That's the book I finally wrote.

Tomorrow, I'll make Publish Without Permission available.

[A. William Benitez @positiveimaging]

Why I Finally Wrote Publish Without Permission
It Isn't the Book I Planned to Write
I didn't wake up one morning and decide to write another publishing guide.

"Publish Without Permission" grew out of years of helping writers publish their books, publishing six books by my wife, Barbara Frances, and publishing many books of my own.

Along the way, I found myself answering the same questions over and over.

How do I get started?

Do I have to publish through Amazon?

How much will it cost?

What if my book doesn't sell?

It became clear that many writers were feeling overwhelmed long before they ever reached readers.

[A. William Benitez @positiveimaging]

Why I Finally Wrote Publish Without Permission, by @positiveimaging https://t.co/bToaJFJvof It Isn't the Book I Planned to Write

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I just published Why So Many Good Books Never Get Published https://t.co/RzwJnxk3pk The Biggest Mistake New Authors Make

[A. William Benitez @positiveimaging]

The Biggest Mistake New Authors Make, by @positiveimaging https://t.co/p8kyRQ1mJB Don't let perfection keep your ideas from reaching readers.

[A. William Benitez @positiveimaging]

The Simplest, Quickest Way to Publish, by @positiveimaging https://t.co/IIzXCAjQ54 Why I Still Believe PDF eBooks Are the Best Place to Begin

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Does a "Step" Really Make a Difference?, by @positiveimaging https://t.co/K8PuMYImFk Maybe It Did Once, Long Ago, But Not Anymore

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My First Self Published Book, by @positiveimaging https://t.co/ZmugNJQpDD While Developing Stories To Include In My New Publishing Guide I Found the First One

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What Does Publish Without Permission Mean?, by @positiveimaging https://t.co/Rzx9KJiuwf It Encourages Writers To Stop Waiting For The Perfect Time, Perfect Manuscript, or Anyone’s Approval.

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The Personal Dangers of AI, by @positiveimaging https://t.co/oPaUbpZLnc During A Recent Visit, We Gifted Friends With a Paperback of A Normal Day

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Is It Indifference, Burnout, or Something Else?, by @positiveimaging https://t.co/sQpefiABKC Barbara's Recent Medicare Wellness Exam Left Me Wondering

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AI Isn't Replacing Me, by @positiveimaging https://t.co/JvBBWmiZyJ I'm not afraid of AI

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The Strange Mathematics of Ageing, by @positiveimaging https://t.co/c8hatdGKib As we grow older, life seems to become increasingly focused on numbers.

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Writing, Publishing, Distribution, Marketing, by @positiveimaging https://t.co/8DYHpa67tl Four Steps for Sharing Your Writing With Others For Sale or Free