We have BIG plans here at BestSellerAuthors. I’ll be posting here within the next couple of days with new programs to help you get your book finished, write the books that the public wants, attract new readers, sell books and become a best seller.
First, I’d like to check in and see which of the following you want most for your book:
- Help figuring out what to write
- How to quickly build an online following that want to buy your book
- Quick ways to get the word out about your book
- Publishing and self-publishing options.. which is best?
- E-books, blogs and podcasts that create new profits
- How to turn your book or idea into a high ticket course
- Where to find new readers for book
- Advertising online and off
- What it takes to get the media to notice you
- Public Speaking opportunities for authors
- How to sell bulks in bulk for fast and wide distribution
- Exactly how you can make your first dollar online
Post a COMMENT here and tell me which of the above (or other topics) you’d like to see.
Update 20 July 2016
Warren:
I’m excited to see what you have coming out this year. For the first time I am on the other side of the book marketing equation. After 11 years as a book publicist and marketing consultant I’ll be a published author myself in 2008.
What I would most like to learn is how to leverage the free mobile marketing workshops I will be giving into the maximum profit without turning into a “please rush to the back of the room and buy it now” type. You know what I mean, right? Where the participants feel like they need to have a shower afterward just to feel clean again.
Warren:
I’m excited to see what you have coming out this year. For the first time I am on the other side of the book marketing equation. After 11 years as a book publicist and marketing consultant I’ll be a published author myself in 2008.
What I would most like to learn is how to leverage the free mobile marketing workshops I will be giving into the maximum profit without turning into a “please rush to the back of the room and buy it now” type. You know what I mean, right? Where the participants feel like they need to have a shower afterward just to feel clean again.
I have written 2 compilation style ebooks in a specialty niche, but need help w/ promotion and marketing.
Hi Warren
* Help figuring out what to write
I HAVE TOO MANY BOOKS
* How to quickly build an online following that want to buy your book
I HAVE 62,000 ON MY LIST
* Quick ways to get the word out about your book
I KNOW THIS.
* Publishing and self-publishing options.. which is best? I
F MVH SAYS TO SELF PUBLISH, I BELIEVE.
* E-books, blogs and podcasts that create new profits I
NEED HELP WITH PODCASTS.
* How to turn your book or idea into a high ticket course
DID THAT.
* Where to find new readers for book
DO PEOPLE STILL READ BOOKS? I DO; SO THEY MUST.
* Advertising online and off
OFFLINE ANY GOOD?
* What it takes to get the media to notice you
I GET THAT.
* Public Speaking opportunities for authors
HAVE TOO MANY.
* How to sell bulks in bulk for fast and wide distribution
YES! THIS IS WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR ME.
* Exactly how you can make your first dollar online
YOU MEAN MY MILLIONITH DOLLAR.
JOY TO YOU IN 2008!
Hi Warren
* Help figuring out what to write
I HAVE TOO MANY BOOKS
* How to quickly build an online following that want to buy your book
I HAVE 62,000 ON MY LIST
* Quick ways to get the word out about your book
I KNOW THIS.
* Publishing and self-publishing options.. which is best? I
F MVH SAYS TO SELF PUBLISH, I BELIEVE.
* E-books, blogs and podcasts that create new profits I
NEED HELP WITH PODCASTS.
* How to turn your book or idea into a high ticket course
DID THAT.
* Where to find new readers for book
DO PEOPLE STILL READ BOOKS? I DO; SO THEY MUST.
* Advertising online and off
OFFLINE ANY GOOD?
* What it takes to get the media to notice you
I GET THAT.
* Public Speaking opportunities for authors
HAVE TOO MANY.
* How to sell bulks in bulk for fast and wide distribution
YES! THIS IS WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR ME.
* Exactly how you can make your first dollar online
YOU MEAN MY MILLIONITH DOLLAR.
JOY TO YOU IN 2008!
Warren, from the list above, I find this to be an exciting year. This year is a year of beginning things anew and i look forward to reaping the fruit of the seeds I’d sown last year. With your help and the help of others, I will. Thank you
Warren, from the list above, I find this to be an exciting year. This year is a year of beginning things anew and i look forward to reaping the fruit of the seeds I’d sown last year. With your help and the help of others, I will. Thank you
I’m interested in EBooks
Also how to make your book a high ticket
Thank you
I’m interested in EBooks
Also how to make your book a high ticket
Thank you
Sourcing and selecting the best distributor for my book. Choosing among the many distributors. Navigating the various distribution contract terms & conditions.
Sourcing and selecting the best distributor for my book. Choosing among the many distributors. Navigating the various distribution contract terms & conditions.
Hi Warren…
I would like to find new readers for my book, “Outer Mongolia… no longer a fantasy”, because it has a message that is relevant to everyone… but more importantly, I want to inspire lots of people to purchase my book because every dollar from each book goes directly to a charity for the people of Mongolia.
So yeah… that’s my goal for my book this year.
Thanks for your continuing encouragement, support and information — it’s greatly appreciated.
Best wishes
Jeanne
http://aspirationsplus.typepad.com/uydayg
Hi Warren…
I would like to find new readers for my book, “Outer Mongolia… no longer a fantasy”, because it has a message that is relevant to everyone… but more importantly, I want to inspire lots of people to purchase my book because every dollar from each book goes directly to a charity for the people of Mongolia.
So yeah… that’s my goal for my book this year.
Thanks for your continuing encouragement, support and information — it’s greatly appreciated.
Best wishes
Jeanne
http://aspirationsplus.typepad.com/uydayg
I want book blog,and list and the other thing for help me.
thank you.
jacqueline simard
I want book blog,and list and the other thing for help me.
thank you.
jacqueline simard
Of the topics listed above I am most interested in the following:
How to quickly build an online following that want to buy your book
Quick ways to get the word out about your book
E-books, blogs and podcasts that create new profits
Where to find new readers for book
Advertising online and off
What it takes to get the media to notice you
Public Speaking opportunities for authors
How to sell bulks in bulk for fast and wide distribution
Exactly how you can make your first dollar online
Of the topics listed above I am most interested in the following:
How to quickly build an online following that want to buy your book
Quick ways to get the word out about your book
E-books, blogs and podcasts that create new profits
Where to find new readers for book
Advertising online and off
What it takes to get the media to notice you
Public Speaking opportunities for authors
How to sell bulks in bulk for fast and wide distribution
Exactly how you can make your first dollar online
How to turn your book or idea into a high ticket course. I am actively working on this.
How to turn your book or idea into a high ticket course. I am actively working on this.
Hi Warren,
My passions are stock trading, simplicity, minimalism, and Eastern philosophy. Years ago, I combined my passions to develop a very simple but powerful stock trading system that I have been very successful with.
I started blogging about trading, simplicity, and Taoism about a year and a half ago. I self-published my book on my stock trading system through CreateSpace a few months ago.
I created a website, and promoted the book through my blogs and to my email list (which is mostly friends and family). I also put out a press release.
So far, the book is selling slowly but steadily. My Amazon sales rank bounces around – and has jumped as low as 2 million, and as high as 81,000.
What I would want most for 2008:
1. Sell more books.
2. Build an online following.
3. Turn my book into a high ticket course – in fact, a funnel of products.
4. Sell the products through affiliates and JV’s.
5. Get the media to notice me.
Praveen
On line following, Publishing and self publishing, Quick ways to get the word out
Thank you
On line following, Publishing and self publishing, Quick ways to get the word out
Thank you
You ask how your firm can help me in my endeavors. Sorry, but I had to copy just about everything you bulleted in the questionnaire. I’m happy to have the opportunity to speak with you and your firm. I’m looking forward to the future and any help you can give in completing the task I’ve designed for myself. The intentions are to make Genadyne Research a household name by giving away as much as I can. By researching as much as I can on what’s good for the beginner like myself and help them to not spend money they don’t have as I have done.
# How to quickly build an online following that want to buy your book
# Quick ways to get the word out about your book
# Publishing and self-publishing options.. which is best?
# E-books, blogs and podcasts that create new profits
# How to turn your book or idea into a high ticket course
# Where to find new readers for book
# Advertising online and off
# What it takes to get the media to notice you
# Public Speaking opportunities for authors
# How to sell bulks in bulk for fast and wide distribution
# Exactly how you can make your first dollar online
Thanks
Willie McDaniel
http://genadyneresearch.com
Hi –
Thanks for your letter and the chance to give some feedback! My main concerns right now are involved in advertising and marketing. I have a book that I think is a pretty good product, but I am having some trouble generating interest.
Also, I would be greatly interested in making some money NOW. I don’t mind spending a little, and I’m certainly not afraid of work. I don’t care (at least not at first) whether I make thousands, I just want to make enough extra to pay some bills – say $200 a week or so.
I think maybe marketers have missed a great niche market by advertising for “the big bucks.” What about those of us who just want to make some extra money?
Thanks again for allowing me to comment. I obviously love to write! 🙂
Blessings,
Gene.
Hi –
Thanks for your letter and the chance to give some feedback! My main concerns right now are involved in advertising and marketing. I have a book that I think is a pretty good product, but I am having some trouble generating interest.
Also, I would be greatly interested in making some money NOW. I don’t mind spending a little, and I’m certainly not afraid of work. I don’t care (at least not at first) whether I make thousands, I just want to make enough extra to pay some bills – say $200 a week or so.
I think maybe marketers have missed a great niche market by advertising for “the big bucks.” What about those of us who just want to make some extra money?
Thanks again for allowing me to comment. I obviously love to write! 🙂
Blessings,
Gene.
Public Speaking opportunities for authors
How to turn my book or idea into a high ticket course
How to quickly build an online following that want to buy my book
Quick ways to get the word out about my book …
Yes Warren,
Pardon the cut and paste of these ideas. They are all a part of the New Year’s resolution that I am in the process of writting down. So I had to place them somewhere and this is it.
I definitely wish to help more and more people by getting the word out about my message. These methods you mention are great tips and learning more about them is among the principles of success.
“The more you learn, the more you earn!”
May your New Year bring you everything you dream of as the least that you receive.
Kevin Lankford
http://VoiceofKevin.com
Public Speaking opportunities for authors
How to turn my book or idea into a high ticket course
How to quickly build an online following that want to buy my book
Quick ways to get the word out about my book …
Yes Warren,
Pardon the cut and paste of these ideas. They are all a part of the New Year’s resolution that I am in the process of writting down. So I had to place them somewhere and this is it.
I definitely wish to help more and more people by getting the word out about my message. These methods you mention are great tips and learning more about them is among the principles of success.
“The more you learn, the more you earn!”
May your New Year bring you everything you dream of as the least that you receive.
Kevin Lankford
http://VoiceofKevin.com
We are writing our first book on Marriage and are about halfway done. We have an outline and are working on putting our content into the chapters. We are working with someone who has done a template for us based upon this, which will be an E-Course. Our goal for 2008 is to finish the book, probably self-publish, get the e-course done and build a larger, worldwide web presence.
1)Publishing and self-publishing options.. which is best?
2)How to quickly build an online following that want to buy your book
3)Quick ways to get the word out about your book
4)What it takes to get the media to notice you
5)Public Speaking opportunities for authors -PAID?
We are writing our first book on Marriage and are about halfway done. We have an outline and are working on putting our content into the chapters. We are working with someone who has done a template for us based upon this, which will be an E-Course. Our goal for 2008 is to finish the book, probably self-publish, get the e-course done and build a larger, worldwide web presence.
1)Publishing and self-publishing options.. which is best?
2)How to quickly build an online following that want to buy your book
3)Quick ways to get the word out about your book
4)What it takes to get the media to notice you
5)Public Speaking opportunities for authors -PAID?
Hi Warren,
My passions are stock trading, simplicity, minimalism, and Eastern philosophy. Years ago, I combined my passions to develop a very simple but powerful stock trading system that I have been very successful with.
I started blogging about trading, simplicity, and Taoism about a year and a half ago. I self-published my book on my stock trading system through CreateSpace a few months ago.
I created a website, and promoted the book through my blogs and to my email list (which is mostly friends and family). I also put out a press release.
So far, the book is selling slowly but steadily. My Amazon sales rank bounces around – and has jumped as low as 2 million, and as high as 81,000.
What I would want most for 2008:
1. Sell more books.
2. Build an online following.
3. Turn my book into a high ticket course – in fact, a funnel of products.
4. Sell the products through affiliates and JV’s.
5. Get the media to notice me.
Praveen
Kim
Great to hear you are putting out a book yourself.
We will be adding a lot more book and product creating content to our offerings.
Warren
Kim
Great to hear you are putting out a book yourself.
We will be adding a lot more book and product creating content to our offerings.
Warren
Thanks everyone for the feedback.
We will continue to focus on marketing and promotion of books, but the other topics mentioned in my list all had some response.
Look for more on writing books, publishing options, e-books and online promotion, along with selling books.
When you subscribe to this feed, you’ll get all the latest news I post. I’ve found that that blog feeds and the interaction in blog comments, social networking, twitter, etc are like personal communication on steriods.
So watch for more postings on how we do that too
Warren
Thanks everyone for the feedback.
We will continue to focus on marketing and promotion of books, but the other topics mentioned in my list all had some response.
Look for more on writing books, publishing options, e-books and online promotion, along with selling books.
When you subscribe to this feed, you’ll get all the latest news I post. I’ve found that that blog feeds and the interaction in blog comments, social networking, twitter, etc are like personal communication on steriods.
So watch for more postings on how we do that too
Warren
How to quickly build an online following that want to buy your book
newly published romantic novel ‘Strangers on the Shore’ published by on line publisher ‘Astemari’. I’m looking to quickly build an online following.
Could you help me, please.
Many thanks
Angela Collier Esteves
How to quickly build an online following that want to buy your book
newly published romantic novel ‘Strangers on the Shore’ published by on line publisher ‘Astemari’. I’m looking to quickly build an online following.
Could you help me, please.
Many thanks
Angela Collier Esteves
Happy New Year Warren.
I’d be interested in:
How to quickly build an online following that want to buy your book.
Quick ways to get the word out about your book.
Where to find new readers
On/Offline advertising
Selling books in bulk
Happy New Year Warren.
I’d be interested in:
How to quickly build an online following that want to buy your book.
Quick ways to get the word out about your book.
Where to find new readers
On/Offline advertising
Selling books in bulk
Hi Warren,
I have really enjoyed receiving all your great ideas these past few months.
In 2008, I am looking to promote an ebook I have written and would like to learn about ideas to find readers.
Regards,
Solly
http://www.betweenyourears.ca
Hi Warren,
I have really enjoyed receiving all your great ideas these past few months.
In 2008, I am looking to promote an ebook I have written and would like to learn about ideas to find readers.
Regards,
Solly
http://www.betweenyourears.ca
* Help figuring out what to write
I think I know what to write, there are several people in my life eagerly waiting on various books from me, yet being such a ‘joat’ who’s biggest gift is probably storytelling in general, I could be all over the place in a bad way.
* How to quickly build an online following that want to buy your book
I am most certainly interested in this topic. I think confirmation on some things and tricks of the trade on most others.
* Quick ways to get the word out about your book
Similar to the topic above, I know who I know and I am not sure how to get at who they know.
* Publishing and self-publishing options.. which is best?
I am really interested in this as I know both types of authors and am not sure which will allow me the freedom and satisfaction I imagine I would need to see things through.
* E-books, blogs and podcasts that create new profits
I always have a hard time monetizing things so this seems like a great topic. I once ventured a thought that if only I could sale 100K e-books for a dollar each I would have accomplished something great.
* How to turn your book or idea into a high ticket course
I think this will be a great avenue for me because I have a great knack for explaining things in terms relative to any audience from executives to kindergardeners to tech people.
* Where to find new readers for book
I have no clue about this and thus probably the greatest reason I am not a full time writer… that and being a chicken 😉
* Advertising online and off
I feel confident about a lot of my offline resources for advertising but I have quite a lot to learn I would imagine about the online world.
* What it takes to get the media to notice you
I wish I knew but I have been self studying these topics for some time and thus would love to have some confirmation or leadership in this area.
* Public Speaking opportunities for authors
I love public speaking and have thus far only received rave reviews… never as an author though… I would LOVE that!
* How to sell bulks in bulk for fast and wide distribution
Oooo… sounds most intriguing. I have some ideas for technology learning that I think would work great with some fast and wide distribution.
* Exactly how you can make your first dollar online
I have yet to do this, although I was planning to try that for 2008, potentially with a blog.
I hope this feedback helps.
* Help figuring out what to write
I think I know what to write, there are several people in my life eagerly waiting on various books from me, yet being such a ‘joat’ who’s biggest gift is probably storytelling in general, I could be all over the place in a bad way.
* How to quickly build an online following that want to buy your book
I am most certainly interested in this topic. I think confirmation on some things and tricks of the trade on most others.
* Quick ways to get the word out about your book
Similar to the topic above, I know who I know and I am not sure how to get at who they know.
* Publishing and self-publishing options.. which is best?
I am really interested in this as I know both types of authors and am not sure which will allow me the freedom and satisfaction I imagine I would need to see things through.
* E-books, blogs and podcasts that create new profits
I always have a hard time monetizing things so this seems like a great topic. I once ventured a thought that if only I could sale 100K e-books for a dollar each I would have accomplished something great.
* How to turn your book or idea into a high ticket course
I think this will be a great avenue for me because I have a great knack for explaining things in terms relative to any audience from executives to kindergardeners to tech people.
* Where to find new readers for book
I have no clue about this and thus probably the greatest reason I am not a full time writer… that and being a chicken 😉
* Advertising online and off
I feel confident about a lot of my offline resources for advertising but I have quite a lot to learn I would imagine about the online world.
* What it takes to get the media to notice you
I wish I knew but I have been self studying these topics for some time and thus would love to have some confirmation or leadership in this area.
* Public Speaking opportunities for authors
I love public speaking and have thus far only received rave reviews… never as an author though… I would LOVE that!
* How to sell bulks in bulk for fast and wide distribution
Oooo… sounds most intriguing. I have some ideas for technology learning that I think would work great with some fast and wide distribution.
* Exactly how you can make your first dollar online
I have yet to do this, although I was planning to try that for 2008, potentially with a blog.
I hope this feedback helps.
Hi Warren,
Is it only books you help people to create an online following for because I create peak performance audios?
I would be interested in:
* How to quickly build an online following that want to buy my audio(s)
* Quick ways to get the word out about my audios * E-books, blogs and podcasts that create new profits
* How to turn your book or idea into a high ticket course
* Where to find new readers for book
* What it takes to get the media to notice you
* Public Speaking opportunities for authors
* How to sell in bulk for fast and wide distribution
* Exactly how you can make your first dollar online
Thanks
Hi Warren,
Is it only books you help people to create an online following for because I create peak performance audios?
I would be interested in:
* How to quickly build an online following that want to buy my audio(s)
* Quick ways to get the word out about my audios * E-books, blogs and podcasts that create new profits
* How to turn your book or idea into a high ticket course
* Where to find new readers for book
* What it takes to get the media to notice you
* Public Speaking opportunities for authors
* How to sell in bulk for fast and wide distribution
* Exactly how you can make your first dollar online
Thanks
Hi Warren,
Is it only books you help people to create an online following for because I create peak performance audios?
I would be interested in:
* How to quickly build an online following that want to buy my audio(s)
* Quick ways to get the word out about my audios * E-books, blogs and podcasts that create new profits
* How to turn your book or idea into a high ticket course
* Where to find new readers for book
* What it takes to get the media to notice you
* Public Speaking opportunities for authors
* How to sell in bulk for fast and wide distribution
* Exactly how you can make your first dollar online
Thanks
Hi Warren,
First I would like to thank you for your ingenious way of marketing….folks this really works!
I would like to know how to set up a membership site (or whatever) to make make residual income. This is something that I have been wanting to do for quite some time, but just have not figured out all the pieces yet.
I have sold items one at a time, but would like to be able to generate a monthly income that would allow me to rely on the Internet as a source of income for the long haul.
Once again, thanks for all your help in our marketing.
Hi Warren,
First I would like to thank you for your ingenious way of marketing….folks this really works!
I would like to know how to set up a membership site (or whatever) to make make residual income. This is something that I have been wanting to do for quite some time, but just have not figured out all the pieces yet.
I have sold items one at a time, but would like to be able to generate a monthly income that would allow me to rely on the Internet as a source of income for the long haul.
Once again, thanks for all your help in our marketing.
Hi Warren,
Thank you for your very insightful, inspirational and informative newsletters, which I enjoyed very much.
I am reaching out, just as you have reached out to us, for your help by working with me to get my very own online business/presence started.
I am determined with a serious desire and ready to go.
My above goal is be realised in early 2008 and will work relentlessly and positively towards achieving success and continued to be a sustainable and progressive online business whereby it can contribute effectively and beneficial to all my online visitors and customers.
I am open to explore with you on what you may have for me and ready to work with you towards achieving our mutual benefits.
Your giving me the opportunity and to help me, would be greatly appreciated.
May good health, happiness and wealth be with you, your loved ones and to all your subscribers, visitors and friends.
Warm regards,
Hugo
Hi Warren,
Thank you for your very insightful, inspirational and informative newsletters, which I enjoyed very much.
I am reaching out, just as you have reached out to us, for your help by working with me to get my very own online business/presence started.
I am determined with a serious desire and ready to go.
My above goal is be realised in early 2008 and will work relentlessly and positively towards achieving success and continued to be a sustainable and progressive online business whereby it can contribute effectively and beneficial to all my online visitors and customers.
I am open to explore with you on what you may have for me and ready to work with you towards achieving our mutual benefits.
Your giving me the opportunity and to help me, would be greatly appreciated.
May good health, happiness and wealth be with you, your loved ones and to all your subscribers, visitors and friends.
Warm regards,
Hugo
I have 8 book ideas in different interest areas in various stages of completion, and would like to get a sense of what is currently selling in the marketplace so as to know which one (or two) I should focus on completing first!
Once they are completed, I have some training in web sales, but know nothing about how to effectively use podcasts, blogs, or other media to get the word out and generate interest and sales!!
Looks like a number of your topics would help me with this second stage, but my first interest would be in your first listing — help figuring out what to write!
Thank you!
I have 8 book ideas in different interest areas in various stages of completion, and would like to get a sense of what is currently selling in the marketplace so as to know which one (or two) I should focus on completing first!
Once they are completed, I have some training in web sales, but know nothing about how to effectively use podcasts, blogs, or other media to get the word out and generate interest and sales!!
Looks like a number of your topics would help me with this second stage, but my first interest would be in your first listing — help figuring out what to write!
Thank you!
Hi Warren,
For 2008 I am looking to convert the articles I’ve written for my No Limit Success blog (http://nolimitsuccess.blogspot.com) into a book and course.
Title, organization, additional topics are all bubbling in my head. I need to set out and attain my *own* unprecedented future as an author.
Publication and promotion seem so far off in the future, but I will keep reading your messages and planning for that day.
Thank you for your wisdom and encouragement!
Hi Warren,
For 2008 I am looking to convert the articles I’ve written for my No Limit Success blog (http://nolimitsuccess.blogspot.com) into a book and course.
Title, organization, additional topics are all bubbling in my head. I need to set out and attain my *own* unprecedented future as an author.
Publication and promotion seem so far off in the future, but I will keep reading your messages and planning for that day.
Thank you for your wisdom and encouragement!
Hi Warren,
I write children’s books. They are educational fantasy. My characters teach but don’t preach and make learning fun. I also have a children’s website which has a great following and has been No#1 on Google and Yahoo for the past year.
My wish list for 2008 is
1. To sell more books
2. To find a reputable literary agent
3. To get picked up by a major publishing house
4. To possibly mass sell my book to companies for their own promotional agenda
I’ve had radio interviews,book preview trailers on You Tube and many others,Blogs and social networking, book reviews (all positive), but alas sales are still not what they should be.
Well, that’s my wish list…..
Best regards
Judith
Hi Warren,
I write children’s books. They are educational fantasy. My characters teach but don’t preach and make learning fun. I also have a children’s website which has a great following and has been No#1 on Google and Yahoo for the past year.
My wish list for 2008 is
1. To sell more books
2. To find a reputable literary agent
3. To get picked up by a major publishing house
4. To possibly mass sell my book to companies for their own promotional agenda
I’ve had radio interviews,book preview trailers on You Tube and many others,Blogs and social networking, book reviews (all positive), but alas sales are still not what they should be.
Well, that’s my wish list…..
Best regards
Judith