Is it really a book? · Typographic North

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Is it really a book?

Many people get the idea to publish a book, either on their own or with help from others. It could be a collection of poems they've written over the years, or a novel they're working on, or perhaps some business advice they want to share.

But before we move too fast into a book project, let's take a step back.

Is it really a book?

If you have ideas you want to communicate, there are many ways to do so. You can make

an article series in a magazine or newspaper
a podcast series
an online lecture
a searchable website
a Facebook page
an email series
a YouTube channel
a Skool community

Or other forms of expression and channels.

Whatever you want to communicate, think through different ways to tell the story. Not everything needs to be a book lying on the table in a bookshop. Putting together a good book is often a long and complex process with many people involved. It takes time and can become expensive. And even if the book turns out well and can be ordered in bookshops or bought online, there's no guarantee there's a large enough audience for significant sales or wide distribution.

But of course, if you are a decent writer (or know someone who is), you've had signals from people around you that they'd like to have a book in their hands on the subject – and you strongly believe in the idea yourself – then you're well on your way to starting a book project!

If you'd like help planning the project and designing a good book, you can always message me here on Skool or book a call to see if we can work together.

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