Paul Lloyd Hemphill

Biography

As a popular TV guest, author, and marketing strategist, Paul Lloyd Hemphill recently converted one of his books to video as a leadership and character development program for middle and high schools, companies, and organizations across America. All based on the most famous Civil War battle, the Battle of Gettysburg.

He has written 5 books, is an accomplished videographer, and has produced 3 audiobooks.

He earned a degree in philosophy, received the coveted Bronze Star Medal and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry while in the US Army, and returned home for a life-long career in marketing and writing.

His first book, How To Win The College Game, reveals his many secrets to get into and to afford college.

His second book, Why You're Already A Leader, uses known and unknown leaders at Gettysburg to prove, with 88 short stories, that leadership is in your DNA and that success is within your grasp. This is the book which the author has converted to video as a leadership and character development program.

His third book, Gettysburg Lessons in the Digital Age, answers one question: "How can I benefit from what this person did at Gettysburg?" Gettysburg leadership is a metaphor for who and what we are.

Hemphill's fourth book, Planning For College, says one reviewer, is "endearing and hilarious."

His 5th book, INSPIRATION FOR TEENS, was published in January 2019 and was ranked #1 in its category on Amazon 8 times in 2021.

Smashwords Interview

What is your writing process?
I do research first, jot down lots of notes on a specific subject, and then I look for two other sources to verify what my research has revealed. If I cannot find 3 sources that say the same thing, I'm likely to ignore the point that was made by the two other sources. But, because there's an exception to every rule, I may chance it if it "looks" credible.
What's the main point of your book?
You can discover why you're a leader already, learn what it takes to be successful every day, and know why character is the basis of all success.
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Where to find Paul Lloyd Hemphill online

Videos

Video Promo For Inspiration For Teens
This is a one-minute video that promotes the book

Books

The Gettysburg Lessons Trilogy, Book 1
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 26,280. Language: English. Published: July 3, 2019 . Categories: Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Motivation & inspiration, Nonfiction » History » American
Book 1 contains twenty-seven short stories. The book answers one simple and self-centered question: "How can I benefit from what this person did at Gettysburg?” 

This is learning history SELFISHLY. It proves the book's subtitle: "What Worked Then Works Now." The book forces history, particularly the Gettysburg battle, to inspire and motivate the reader to succeed personally and professionally.
25 Top Secrets Expensive College Consultants Reveal Only To Their Clients About College Admissions
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 6,170. Language: English. Published: March 26, 2019 . Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » College prep checklists
College consultant and author, Paul Hemphill, reveals 25 secret tips that expensive college consultants give to their clients, the purpose of which is to get their children admitted to first-choice colleges and universities. And it's all done without mention of bribes, legacy, or donations. These are secrets because college experts won't reveal them publicly in order to justify their high fees.
Inspiration For Teens
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 63,350. Language: English. Published: July 1, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » History, Nonfiction » General reference » Bibliographies & indices
Fast-paced story-telling inspires self-discovery, character development, and personal success with over 200 life-lessons and 88 stories from a Civil War battle. Teenagers will love the brevity of the stories, the life lessons they can learn from each story, and how they can use each lesson to benefit them every day of their lives. Definitely a daily companion for personal awareness and motivation.
Why You're Already A Leader
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 63,350. Language: English. Published: December 2, 2017 . Categories: Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Motivation & inspiration
History just got personal: This self-help book uses a historical event, which reveals over 200 life lessons, to inspire the recognition of your leadership ability, the development of your character, and the creation of your success.
Planning For College
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 59,940. Language: English. Published: July 24, 2016 . Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Getting into college, Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides -- Financial Aid
Fast-reading proven tips for parents, such as how to cut $42K in expected college costs, how parents can pay NOTHING for college, or how to make your kids pay their own college expenses. Nothing but common-sense steps to saving families lots of money without taking loans. Or, he tells students why they ought to have a business card and why they should avoid most extracurricular activities.