So you have an idea and you want to write about it. Most of us immediately think, \u201cbook\u201d when the light bulb goes off above our heads. <\/p>\n
\u201cGosh, that would make a great book!\u201d or \u201cI\u2019d like to write a book on that topic or concept.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sometimes, however, your idea isn\u2019t worthy of an entire book on the subject. That\u2019s why I advise writers to consider writing an article, instead. If it is a worthwhile topic, the writing is good and the audience is eager to get this information, you should be able to sell the article to a high-paying magazine market. If not, perhaps it isn\u2019t a great idea, after all.<\/p>\n
Sometimes articles evolve into books. I\u2019ve had this happen a couple of times. After seeing the response to my article on long-distance grandparenting, I wrote a book on the topic. Likewise, there was an interest in my articles on youth mentoring, which encouraged me to reproduce them in book form. <\/p>\n
Some of my book publishing\/promotion articles also evolved into full-blown books. In fact, article-writing is a good way to test your potential book ideas. <\/p>\n
Another option, especially if you want to distribute the material you\u2019ve written on a particular topic, is the booklet. Professionals and experts often produce booklets to test a concept or to bring attention to their work or business, for example. <\/p>\n
If you think you have a great idea for a book, here\u2019s what I suggest:<\/p>\n
\u2022\tWrite an outline in order to determine just how substantial this book might be.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tConsider writing an article for an appropriate publication to see what the level of interest is in this concept.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tTest the idea by producing a booklet to give away or sell at your website or hand out at trade shows, conferences, etc.<\/p>\n
What can you expect from the process of testing the market? You might find that you have a strong niche market for a full-blown book on the subject. The feedback you receive might prompt you to alter your original idea to suit a larger or more targeted audience. You may discover that this isn\u2019t such a good idea, after all and you\u2019ll save yourself money and time.<\/p>\n
Have you ever done a test market on a book idea? How did you proceed with that? How did it go? What did you learn from the process? Leave your comments here.<\/p>\n
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