New Authors Workshop

Listen and learn about effective ways to market your book. 

Do you want to make money as a writer? If so, author books that people need and/or are interested in reading. To get started, think about what is happening in the world and write books that address potential readers' interests and (personal and professional needs). You will be more prosperous as a writer when you supply a demand for a certain type of literature. For example, think about how the pandemic affected the world. What books can you create that can inform people about various aspects of the pandemic, including viruses, diseases, people who work in medicine.... Once you pick a topic, think about "people" involved in the topic and write books that are inclusive of them. There is no limit to what you could write about. 

It’s critical that independent authors understand the writing process to create the best books possible. Editing is a vital part of the writing process; it involves altering, adapting, or refining a manuscript to improve it. It would behoove authors to hire a qualified professional (preferably someone with a degree in English or another language) to proofread and edit their books. Good books are generally edited multiple times (and by different people). When authors are willing to accept constructive feedback, they can hone their writing skills. This can ultimately increase book sales as well as their overall success.

In this episode, new or aspiring authors get a snapshot of the business side of selling books. Understanding how retail businesses operate is essential for new authors who want to sell their books. Keeping printing costs down is critical for affordability and greater profitability. 

This episode includes four critical actions that new and aspiring authors should do to improve their chances of success. Based on experiences as a bookstore owner, the host recommends authors do the following: (1) Read, especially books in the genre that the aspiring author is interested in writing; (2) Be creative. Write about something that is not common or "trending", but would be interesting to readers; (3) Study the pros. Research successful authors and use them as role models for your own writing journey; (4) Join groups for writers on Facebook. Fellow authors can share what they've learned from their experiences. Connect with them and learn.