Hello from Crippled Beagle Publishing Headquarters! Last week, I encouraged you to think beyond your book when seeking speaking opportunities or guest blog/podcast appearances. One of my clients asked me to expand that message to include speaking topic ideas for children’s book authors.
To recap, one of the best ways to make
money on your book is to sell it in person. Your profit margin is significantly
better, and the experience is fulfilling. Readers who meet you in person will
also promote you to other readers, and they are more likely to write reviews.
The best way to sell a book in person
is to NOT talk about your book! Potential audiences come with questions, so
think about what your target audience may be asking. What do your buyers/readers
(parents/children) type into search engines? What problems do they face? What
interests do they have?
Think of it this way. No one is as passionate
about your book as you are, but people are passionate about a multitude of topics.
For example, your neighbor may design handcrafted jewelry. She is passionate
about this art and attends dozens of festivals, owns an Etsy shop, and does custom
pieces on commission. Are you as passionate about her art as she is? Could you
ever be? No, but you may be passionate about having an online business,
visiting festivals to sell your work, finding a joyful and profitable pursuit
as a side hustle or as retirement work, creating an heirloom doing something
you love, and so on. If she were hosting an event to talk about her products,
would you be interested? If she were teaching one of the topics that interests
you, would you be more likely to attend?
Last week, I shared the following topics
from a 10-minute brainstorm I did as I scanned my website bookstore and looked Crippled
Beagle Publishing clients’ work. I have now added ideas for children’s book
authors. Enjoy, and good luck!
How to Change a Law
Traditional vs.
Modern-Day Adoption
Finding Christ Late
in Life
How to Cope When a
Loved One is in Addiction
Foster Parenting 101
Writing in
Retirement
How to Write About
Your Life
Cross-Country Moves:
What I Learned
What Happens When a
City-Slicker Moves to a Ranch
Answering God’s Call
to Share Your Story
Tips for Parents and
Teachers
What Parents Need to
Know About Education Today
Surviving and
Thriving Post-Divorce
How to Get Business
Using Facebook
Book Marketing
Basics
How to Write a Book
When You Work Full-Time
Fantasy Writing
Basics
What I Learned While
Writing my First Book
How to Incorporate
Christian Values Into Characters and Stories
The Most Creative
Age? 80+!
Cathartic Artistry –
Writing to Heal and Help Others
Lessons from the
Greatest Writers
How to Hear God
Ways to Pray and Why
The Gifts of
Gratitude Journaling
Brainstorming Basics
How to Be Funny on
Paper
What I Learned as a
Foodie Lawyer
***NEW IDEAS FROM
OUR LIST OF CHILDREN’S BOOKS***
Create Your Own
Coloring Book
Writing with an
Illustrator
Illustrating with a
Writer
The Benefits of
Journaling
The Benefits of
Coloring at Any Age
Timestamp Your Life
through Literature
How to Write for Grandchildren
Teaching Through
Literature
Fiction Equals
Empathy and Enlightenment
Create a Family Photo-Storybook
Safety Basics for Scouts,
Hikers, and Campers
Write for Someone You
Love
Dogs Can Write, Too!
Turn an Imaginary Family
Story into a Real Book
Witness Through
Words
How to Build a Book
Business
I hope you find this helpful! Reach
out to me any time if you need assistance. I love to brainstorm with other
creative people. ALSO, if you don’t have a media sheet/sell sheet that helps
you promote your book to organizations, podcasters, and bloggers, my team and I
can produce one for you. Contact me for details and pricing. (Regal Beagle
Author Club members enjoy a BIG discount, so ask about membership, too!)
Email: jody@crippledbeaglepublishing.com
Call: 865-414-4017
If you’d like to schedule a 1-hour coaching session on marketing, writing, editing, or publishing, book directly on my calendar here: https://calendly.com/jodydyer/private_consultation
Regal Beagles Author Club members,
use this link to enjoy your 1-hour consultation at a big discount: https://calendly.com/jodydyer/regal-beagles-only-discounted-private-session
Happy thinking outside the book!
Xoxoxo
Jody
I have an idea waiting just for you!!!
