Episode Details
Back to Episodes
Ep: 68: Creating Companion Journals for Your Book
Description
Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!
Interested in creating a companion journal or workbook to complement your book?
In this episode of the Write the Damn Book Already podcast, I dive into the true cost and labor involved in creating a companion guide (don't panic; I have multiple solutions!) as well as the importance of a ready-made audience before heading down this route.
To be clear, creating a companion guide isn't a magic bullet for low book sales (nothing is besides consistent marketing), but it can be a powerful tool if incorporated properly.
To that end, I also explore the world of digital products for authors, from customizable templates to selling on platforms like Etsy or Shopify. Plus, you'll discover why printed digital products are rapidly gaining popularity as physical journals. Whether you're a seasoned author or newly published (or soon-to-be-published), this episode will guide you in both creating and marketing your companion journals and workbooks without losing your mind.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Just Leaves by Lauren Best
Ditching the Dream by Bethany Clemenson
Ditching the Dream Companion Journal by Bethany Clemenson
FAVORITE WRITING PODCASTS
The Shit No One Tells You About Writing
Helping Writers Become Authors
PODCASTS THAT HELP ME WRITE
Smartless with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett
Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
2024 PODCAST PLANNERS FOR BOOK LOVERS AND AUTHORS
2024 Podcast Planner - printable
2024 Podcast Planner - digital
🧭 BACK COVER BLUEPRINT
Get back cover templates for nonfiction, memoir, and fiction; real-world examples; a polishing checklist; and a guide for turning it into an optimized online description that attracts the right readers.
🔗 https://www.publishaprofitablebook.com/blueprint
WONDERING EXACTLY HOW TO SELF-PUBLISH SO YOU CAN STOP GUESSING?
Grab the action plan and finally feel confident you’re doing this the right way.
👉 PublishAProfitableBook.com/actionplan
✍️ 33-DAY BOOK WRITING BOOTCAMP
You've Been Thinking About This Book Forever. So let's get it written (for real this time).
👉 https://www.publishaprofitablebook/writethebook
******
Write the Damn Book Already is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with authors as well as updates and insights on writing craft and the publishing industry.
Available wherever podcasts are available:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify