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Important Book Pages That Will Add Massive Value for Your Readers

Important Book Pages That Will Add Massive Value For Your Readers

For a book to be well received by readers, the content must be perceived to be useful and applicable. We have touched on ways to create content that readers crave. To further add value to the book, there are a few one-pagers that I usually add, usually at the end of a chapter. They serve two purposes.

The primary purpose: to consolidate the concepts and ideas of the book. Very often, readers feel overwhelmed by all the information in a book. The one-pager at the end of each chapter serves as a consolidation of thoughts for the readers. It will also remind them of the key points of a book. These one-pagers can exist in different formats, which are quite self-explanatory:

  • Summary page or end of chapter review – delivers the key points of the chapter for easy remembering.
  • Checklist – explains what has been taught so far and what will be taught in the coming chapters of the book.
  • A resource page for further reading on the topic.
  • Bonus section – free giveaways from the author to the reader.
  • Tasks list or action item list – encourages the reader to implement and apply steps from the book.
  • Promotion of a similar book – if you have other upcoming books or a similar book of the same genre, take the opportunity to promote it on this page. Direct them to sign up for your mailing list or to your Amazon page to purchase.
  • Leave-a-review page – this is usually toward the last two chapters of the book where you ask for an honest review of your book. You can attach a link that directs them to where they can leave a review.

Summary

  • Make sure you have sample text that grabs the reader’s attention. Many times a reader will look over the sample of your book to see if it’s worth spending time and money on. For best results, your book sample should include an intriguing TOC, a strong introduction, and a lead magnet.
  • Writer’s block is not an inability to write, it’s the loss of motivation to write. The only way to work through it is to keep writing. Use the tips provided, such as using a voice recorder, writing five hundred words a day, and talking to other people about your topic for ways to be proactive and renew your drive to write.
  • While you are the master of your own content, you may find that you need to hire freelancers to help you with things such as design, proofreading, editing, and formatting. There are a few great places online to find quality assistants for an affordable price.
  • An important but underused asset for your book is the sales copy. To write effective sales copy and determine your target demographic, it may be necessary to hire a copywriter who is familiar with what it takes to effectively reach your target audience.
  • An ideal front cover will have an image that conveys a message to your readers along with a title/subtitle combination that intrigues the reader so they want to look at your book for more information.
  • Adding a page at the end of each chapter detailing the contents in a concise way will give your readers a time for reflection on what they’ve just read. It may also give readers peace of mind that they understand the content. Providing a brief summary of each chapter also helps the reader if they want to go back and refresh their memory without having to skim through the entire chapter.
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