Do non-fiction books sell?

As an aspiring non-fiction author, you may be wondering if your book will sell. The answer is, maybe. Some non-fiction books sell extremely well, but overall average sales are around 100 copies. There are a number of factors that will make the difference between selling a few copies and achieving regular sales and royalties.

First and foremost, ensure your book addresses a specific need or problem that your target audience has. This means doing market research and identifying a gap in the market that your book can fill. Your book should provide a solution to a problem, offer new insights or perspectives, or teach readers how to do something.

Quality is another important factor. Your book should be well-written, well-structured, and free of errors. Whether or not you are confident in your writing skills, Book Boost recommends hiring an editor or proof-reader to help you achieve a final product you are proud of.

Marketing is crucial to reach your target audience. Book Boost highly recommends that you develop your marketing plan as early as possible, while you are still writing your book. This can be done through your website, social media, email marketing, book reviews, speaking engagements, and more. All of this will ensure you build a strong author platform before you launch your book.

Ongoing marketing and promotion is important. Non-fiction books tend to have a longer shelf life than fiction books, as they are often seen as reference materials that readers can return to again and again. They also tend to sell well as e-books, as readers can easily search for and access specific information. Consider having a strategy for promoting both the physical and e-book versions of your book.

Overall, non-fiction books can definitely sell well with careful planning and marketing to make it happen. With the right approach, your book can become a valuable resource for your readers and a successful venture for you as an author. Book Boost's membership services are specifically designed to help you every step of the way.