What Can Writers Do With A Book?

 

Writers can do so many things with a book.  Of course, they hope to sell it, have it read by many people, and used as a tool of influence, inspiration, information or entertainment. There are many versions a writer can have for a book -- and there are multiple means of selling it. Let’s explore:

There Are Numerous Formats Your Book Can Publish In 

* Audiobook

* E-book

* Hardcover

* Trade Paperback

* Mass Market Paperback

* Booklet

* Workbook

 

Your Book Can Have 

* Sequels

* Prequels

* Series

* Spin-Offs

 

You Can Sell The Rights To 

* Streaming

* Film

* TV

* Theater

* Courses

* Foreign Sales

* Translations

 

Try To Sell To These Market Sectors 

* Trade Associations

* Government Agencies

* Non-Profits

* Military

* Schools

* Corporate

* Consumer

* Houses of Worship

* Supermarkets

* Pharmacies

* Hotels

* Restaurants

* Airports

* Conventions

* Museums

* Events/Conferences

 

Try These Method of Discovery

* Mail

* Email

* Advertising

* Texting

* Calling

* Messenger

* Influencer

* Social Media Posts

* Blog

* Podcast

* Video Channel

* Newspapers

* Magazines

* Newsletters

* Newswires

* TV Interview or Story

* Radio Interview or Story

* Product Placement

* Giveaways

* Professional Book Reviews

* Customer Book Reviews

* Web Sites

 

Publish In Alternate Versions 

* Novella

* Short stories

* Poetry 

* Children’s book

* Essays

* Comic Book

*’Graphic Novel

 

Repackage The Book 

* Gift Edition

* Combine with other books

* Sell with other products

* Bundle with speaking, seminars, webinars, and workshops

* Combine with services 

Think of your book as a repository of content that can be resold, repackaged, and reformatted in so many ways. -- and marvel at the many ways in which you can promote and sell your book. You have options. Go out there and sell, sell, sell! 

 

Need PR Help?

Brian Feinblum, the founder of this award-winning blog, with over 3.9 million page views, can be reached at brianfeinblum@gmail.com  He is available to help authors promote their story, sell their book, and grow their brand. He has over 30 years of experience in successfully helping thousands of authors in all genres. Let him be your advocate, teacher, and motivator!

About Brian Feinblum

Brian Feinblum should be followed on www.linkedin.com/in/brianfeinblum. This is copyrighted by BookMarketingBuzzBlog ©2024. Born and raised in Brooklyn, he now resides in Westchester with his wife, two kids, and Ferris, a black lab rescue dog, and El Chapo, a pug rescue dog. His writings are often featured in The Writer and IBPA’s The Independent.  This award-winning blog has generated over 3.9 million pageviews. With 4,900+ posts over the past dozen years, it was named one of the best book marketing blogs by BookBaby  http://blog.bookbaby.com/2013/09/the-best-book-marketing-blogs  and recognized by Feedspot in 2021 and 2018 as one of the top book marketing blogs. It was also named by www.WinningWriters.com as a "best resource.” For the past three decades, including 21 years as the head of marketing for the nation’s largest book publicity firm, and director of publicity positions at two independent presses, Brian has worked with many first-time, self-published, authors of all genres, right along with best-selling authors and celebrities such as: Dr. Ruth, Mark Victor Hansen, Joseph Finder, Katherine Spurway, Neil Rackham, Harvey Mackay, Ken Blanchard, Stephen Covey, Warren Adler, Cindy Adams, Todd Duncan, Susan RoAne, John C. Maxwell, Jeff Foxworthy, Seth Godin, and Henry Winkler. He hosted a panel on book publicity for Book Expo America several years ago, and has spoken at ASJA, Independent Book Publishers Association Sarah Lawrence College, Nonfiction Writers Association, Cape Cod Writers Association, Willamette (Portland) Writers Association, APEX, Morgan James Publishing, and Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association. His letters-to-the-editor have been published in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, New York Post, NY Daily News, Newsday, The Journal News (Westchester) and The Washington Post. His first published book was The Florida Homeowner, Condo, & Co-Op Association Handbook.  It was featured in The Sun Sentinel and Miami Herald.