You don’t have to write a book …

You don’t have to write a book …

Just because you know stuff doesn’t mean you have to become an author, so why do so many marketing people recommend writing a book as a promotional activity? Being an author does carry a certain kudos.  It says that you have enough wisdom and knowledge to help other...
A book or a business card?

A book or a business card?

If you’re having a business meeting with a potential supplier and, instead of a business card, they put a book in your hands, what does that say to you? Most people perceive a book as having value, outside the materials it’s printed on.  So it has a more positive...
Marketing your book

Marketing your book

If you’ve read the previous blogs on turning your book idea into a plan, then getting the idea into words and finally getting published you just have one very important step to complete now: Marketing! Whether you publish your book through a conventional publishing...
Marketing your book

How to get your book published

If you’ve done your research, got your plan worked out and have started writing your book, you’ll need to think about how it will be published. There are a number of options: Get a publishing house interested and get a contract Self-publish Publish it as an ebook and...
Marketing your book

So you want to write a book … 2

If you’ve read the first blog in this series you’ll be focused on writing a book that actually has a market.  So how do you go about putting it together? If you’re a professional writer it shouldn’t be a problem, however, I’ve met a few people who have no...