How to Publish a Self-Help Book
Tips on how to publish a self-help book
by Balboa PressYou have coaching, motivation and affirmations to share, and it's up to you to get your messages out to help and empower others. Self-help book publishing may be intimidating at first, but with your determination and a little help from Balboa Press, you can publish your self-help book and reach your goals.
Here are some tips for successful self-help publishing:
- Write for a target audience. The more specific you are, the more connected your readers will feel. Have a specific message in mind; you should be able to explain why you are writing your book in a few short sentences. Once you know the message you want to convey to readers, the easier it will be to decide who your target audience should be.
- Be inspirational, while providing originality. You want to motivate your reader to use your advice to make changes in their lives. Take a unique approach on the topic you’re writing about; look at your topic from an entirely different angle than your competition. To make using a unique approach easier, write about a subject you have experience or familiarity with. Readers will have more trust in your advice if they feel that you have experience in the topic.
- Be prepared. Make sure you are willing to put in the required time and expenses to successfully market your self-help book—have a plan ready! Practice how to summarize your book and what it will do for people. From ;marketing plans to simple day-to-day strategies, being proactive is key.
- Have realistic expectations. Understand that your self-help book might not gain overnight success. Start promoting your book locally and really focus on reaching your target audience; your work will eventually speak for itself, but in the mean time, don't become discouraged if your book doesn't take off right away. Despite any money you make, publishing a self-help book has the potential to significantly change someone’s life.
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