Writing your own book and publishing it is probably one of the most common bucket-list achievements for most people. Not only does having your book mean you’ve gone through a lot of experiences in your life, but it’s also a testament to your intellectual prowess.
But even though you might have lots of ideas that you want to put into words, how you’ll be telling that story and those ideas will be essential determining factors on your book’s success.
Is it a Lucrative Business Venture?
Nothing says that you’re successful than being able to say, “I’m a published author who has sold thousands of copies of my book.” But even though much of the general public think that writing can be a good craft, it’s still one of the most mentally taxing jobs.
Right off the bat, writing a book or a novel will take a great deal of commitment, time and effort. Not only will you have to think of the genre that you’re planning on writing, but you also have to be mindful of your readers. And that could take months, even years. The author of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” took at least six years to write it, and that’s only one book in a series of many books. But even though it took some time to write it, the author eventually made about $1 billion from her book sales alone.
Still, selling and publishing your book can be tricky, especially if you’re not sure what you want to write and who you should talk to when it comes to publishing your work. But is it a lucrative business venture? The short answer to this question is: yes, selling your very own book can be lucrative. However, the longer answer to this is: well, it will depend on a variety of different factors and how you handle the writing process, as well as how you market it to the right audience.
But what can we do to ensure that selling your book is a lucrative venture?
Here’s what you can do that will help build the hype for your book without having to sacrifice the quality of it.
Publishers Focus on Their Audience
Contrary to what most people think, publishers don’t just go with the name of a prominent author and the portfolio that they’ve done. Just like any type of business, publishers are quite keen-to-detail with the ebb and flow of the social climate and are more focused on what their audience wants. After all, nobody’s just going to dump money into a book, knowing that it’s not going to sell well.
If you’re looking for a trusted and timely way of publishing and eventually selling your books, you may want to consider contacting self-publishing companies. These companies have professionals who are well-versed with the marketing and advertising of books as well as the printing and distribution of the book.
Sell it Even Before You Launch It
As your book is still in the writing and planning process, it’s best to take your time on what you want to write and how you’re going to write it. Your book is a product, and just like any product, marketing it will have a major influence on how it’s going to sell.
You will need to be cognizant of the following points:
- What seems like a good idea in theory may not be so effective in practice
- Who will be the readers?
- Will the price of your work justify the content of it?
- How will you be distributing it?
- What will you do to promote your product?
Writing and publishing your own book can definitely be a lucrative business venture. Nothing feels as good as publishing a book and earning a passive income from it. Still, it’s important to take your time when it comes to writing and planning.
Although it may take years to finish a work in fiction(or not), it may all be worth it in the end. After all, you can’t rush works of art.