The average self-published business book sells only 250 copies so how can you ensure that your effort in writing a book is worth it?
Firstly ask yourself why you want to write a book? Do you have some specific expertise or knowledge to impart? Is it part of a business strategy that aligns with other services that you provide? Or is it simply another me-too book or a vanity exercise? If it’s the later – think again!
Six tips before you start writing:
- Know your motivation and goal in writing a book; who your audience is likely to be; the format, layout and content you will include, and importantly, why people will read it.
- Determine your publishing and distribution pathway e.g. self published or through a commercial publisher.
- Ensure you have funds to cover your costs and include a budget for marketing if self publishing.
- As a self publisher you will be responsible for creating the book and must decide whether you want an ebook, a print book, or a combination. You can lodge your book with Amazon https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GHKDSCW2KQ3K4UU4 IngramSpark, https://www.ingramspark.com/ or on other online sites. Alternatively you can use a self publishing organisation to help you with the process.
- To produce a professional book you may need an editor, ghost writer, designer, illustrator, etc.
- If approaching a commercial publisher check their submission requirements or go through a literary agent.
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