What makes a book successful?

Every author wants their book to be a success. But what does it really mean for a book to be successful? Is it winning awards? Finding devoted readers? Helping others face their own lives with bravery? Sales?

There is a distinct transition between the creative process and business, industry process of trying to publish, market, and sell your book. Making that transition can come with psychological traps that get in the way. This doesn't mean you can't dream big for your book. Rather, it means you are understanding that the book industry is just that--an industry. Your strategy will be very dependent on your specific goals and target audiences.

Do you have a plan for actually finishing your memoir? If not, we know you aren’t making the progress you hoped for. That’s why we developed The Memoir Method Checklist. This free guide (and video training!) will take you through every single step you need from idea to published marketable book. Grab it now at https://pageandpodium.com/checklist

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Timestamps:

0:00- Why this question matters

3:00- The importance of clear goals

9:30- Self-doubt

12:25- Two sneaky causes of self-doubt

18:20- Memoirs trend towards the niche

20:18- Finding your specific audience

21:18- Understanding targeted book ads

22:41- "Midlist" books

25:00- Define what you want from your book launch

27:00- Include numerical and intangible goals

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