Title Your Book Well n Sell Well

Titles are one of the most important aspects of your book. Did you know the average reader, publisher or editor only spends about 6 seconds looking at the front cover of any book. They spend not much longer, about 15 seconds, on the back cover. That leaves an author about 20 seconds to make a good impression on a potential reader. How will your title measure up in those few seconds? Does your book title do its job well? I mean does it help explain what’s in your book? Does it capture the... Read more »

5 Tips to Sell More Books With a Sales Letter

First things first; words sell not graphics or flashy websites. Pretty pictures and web design have never sold anyone anything; only words can do that. You must write to convince people to take action. Most prospects will never pull out their wallets because they like your web design; they do so only when your words convince them to. Here are some tips and a template to create compelling sales letters that sell your book: 1 Gather testimonials. Strategically sprinkle them in your copy. They help... Read more »

Make Your Book Readers Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the End of Your Book

The best non-fiction books have a paved road guiding readers through their book chapters. That paved road includes mile markers, exit signs and other road markers for each chapter. It’s stressful to take a journey without a clear road to travel. Most people enjoy a journey on a paved clearly marked road. Instead of leaving your readers to follow a muddy path of disorganization through your book, use repeating elements to create a can’t-miss-it road like the yellow brick road in the ‘Wizard... Read more »

Proofread Your Writing to Boost Book Sales

Are you looking for a boost in book sales? You posted your book’s sales letter months ago. You double checked your easy ordering process. Yet, people visit your book’s web site and leave empty handed. Don’t be discouraged. You may be making the simple mistakes many make before selling. This could be the trigger you’ve been looking for. Simply put, professionalism inspires confidence. Whether you’re writing an article, a brochure or your web site sales letter, your words... Read more »

Book Writing Tips to Speed Write Your Book for Maximum Sales Sooner

Where are you in writing your book? Whether you are almost finished after 2 years or just beginning, these book writing tips may help you. You owe it to yourself and your important message to finish fast and sell sooner. For years, my book manuscript would end up in the drawer with the rest of my unfinished projects. No more; now I finish my book writing projects strong and fast. I learned from my mentors who showed me the way. I even learned from my competitors who finished their books fast to... Read more »

Make Your Book Pay You Back In Book Sales

There are lots of ways to create revenue from your book including creating an ebook. But everyone has to start somewhere. Use these seven tips to get started making your book pay you back for your investment of time and money: 1. Find a Niche Look for something about your book that’s special or different. You can use that special difference to help promote your book with increased customer awareness and loyalty. People tend to find books, products and services interesting that are unique. They... Read more »

Write Your Non-Fiction Book to Pass or Sell in a Crowded Book Marketplace

Will my book pass or sell in a crowded book market?” Good question. You want to know. I want to know. We all want to know before we invest our time, effort and most of all our money. Here are a few tips to help you know if your book will just pass or sell well before you even write it. Give your idea or your book manuscript the test of significance. Write your book to meet at least 2-3 of the areas listed below to attain significance in the book market place. To make sure your book passes... Read more »

How to Write a Book to Sell the Minute You Publish It

Will you dream a bigger dream with me? Imagine thousands of people buying your book all over the world in the coming year. Furthermore, they love it and write you about how it has helped them. They even email all their friends about your insightful book. Sound far fetched? Believe it; it could happen to you! Keep reading only if you want to write your message in a way that sells the minute you publish it. To start, every part of your book should be a compelling part of your message. Every part should... Read more »

7 Essential How to Write a Book Title Templates to Create a Top Selling Book

Is your book title designed to hook your book readers? No. It should. Titles set the stage for your potential audience. They either work to grab your potential reader by the collar and pull them in for the read or they don’t. Hot book titles create excitement, anticipation and enthusiasm for more. You want your titles to express the heart and passion of your message, right? Then write your book title to be ‘the match’ that ignites interest in reading your important message. Develop... Read more »

How to Give Your Book a Selling Chance In the Book Market Before You Write It

Imagine thousands of people buying your book all over the world in the coming year. Furthermore, they love it and write you about how it has helped them. They even email all their friends about your insightful book. Sound far fetched? Believe it; it could happen to you! Keep reading only if you want to give your message the selling chance it deserves. To start with, every part of your book should be a compelling part of your message. Every part should be written passionately and designed to be a... Read more »