How to Write a Book That Actually Sells
Want to write and publish your own book?
Most aspiring authors dream of publishing a book—but they often fall for myths that ruin their success before they even start. 📖
In this episode, publishing veteran Terry Whalin breaks down how to write a book, publish it successfully, and actually make sales. Whether you’re self-publishing or looking for a book deal, this episode is packed with insider tips that every author needs to hear.
🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How to start writing your book (and finish it!)
✅ The biggest publishing myths that keep authors stuck
✅ How to self-publish vs. get a traditional deal
✅ Why most books fail—and how to succeed
✅ How to market your book & sell more copies
📌 Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro: How to Write & Publish a Book00:01:40 - Terry Whalin’s Journey into Publishing
00:06:21 - The #1 Mistake Authors Make
00:10:45 - How to Create a Book Proposal That Sells
00:16:38 - How to Market a Book & Get More Sales
00:24:30 - Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing
00:33:06 - How Writing Articles Can Boost Book Sales
00:47:50 - The One Lesson Terry Wishes He Knew Earlier
00:52:24 - Final Advice for Aspiring Authors
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Terry Whalin
W. Terry Whalin understands both sides of the editorial desk--as an editor and a writer. He worked as a magazine editor and his magazine work has appeared in more than 50 publications. A former book acquisitions editor for several publishers and a former literary agent, Terry is an acquisitions editor at Morgan James Publishing. He has written more than 60 books through traditional publishers in a wide range of topics from children’s books to biographies to co-authored books. Over 20 years ago, in eleven days, Terry wrote a diet book called First Place by Carole Lewis which has sold over 100,000 copies. Terry’s newest book is 10 Publishing Myths, Insights Every Author Needs to Succeed (Morgan James Publishing).
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He is a popular speaker and teacher at numerous writers’ conferences and an active member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors. Terry and his wife, Christine, live in Southern California.