Publish regularly to build relationships
Publishing is a relationship builder. It was April a few years ago when I got a contact request via LinkedIn. With it came a note. ‘Enjoyed your article on being worthy to write a book, Kath. I’d like to connect.’ Done. I thanked Mike (that’s his real name) for the...
Why we don’t want to publish our books (even after we have written them)
Melbourne drivers have a habit of travelling in two lanes at once, across the white line. When I get behind a driver doing this, they appear to be an idiot. But are they simply demonstrating the highest level of human intelligence? In a fascinating TED talk, scientist...
Overcome the number one reason you can’t write your book
I’d like to invite you to the online launch of my new book, Overnight Authority: How to win respect, command attention and earn more money by writing a book. At the launch, I’ll give you an overview of the books nine-steps and some action you can take immediately to...
#10 You can get a publishing deal if your self-published book sells well
In 2011, a small Australian press published a few thousand copies of E L James’ Fifty Shades of Grey.
James won a publishing deal even though she had published the book for free on a fan-fiction website.
That turned out to be a smart move.
Her books have sold over 150 million copies worldwide, and been translated into around 50 languages, Alexander Alter wrote in the New York Times last year.
James became the highest-paid author in the world in 2013, with an annual income of USD95 million, according to the US business magazine, Forbes.
Access to a distribution deal is still possible when you self-publish (if you get an ISBN)
I am a fan of the niche when it comes to business books: the narrower the audience, the more special your readers feel. If you write a book for vegan vets who live in Brighton, Melbourne, not many people will buy or read your book. But those who do will love it (if it’s good) and feel special.
If that is you, you don’t need to distribute your book to bookshops. But if you have a book with wide appeal—such as “How to Lose 10 Kilos on a Diet of Cream Puffs” (just kidding)—you will want your book to go national or even global.