The most successful talk personalities are cross-platform monsters, generating their unique brand of content for radio, TV, newspapers, websites, social media and … books.  Let me guess.  You are doing all of the above, except writing books.  Another guess: You haven’t written a book because a) you don’t think you the time and/or skill to write 250 pages, b) you’ve heard it’s nearly impossible to get a book contract, c) both a and b).  Am I right?  If so,  Talk Frontier Media can help.

Let’s start with getting a book deal.  Yes, this is highly competitive process, especially in the current economy with publishers issuing fewer titles and focusing on proven authors.  The good news is you no longer need a traditional publisher to get into the game.  As the Wall Street Journal recently reported, self-publishing has gone digital.   It is now possible to write a book and arrange (for a fee) to have it made available as an e-book.  Sell a copy to an iPad user and Apple will give you 70% of the sale price.  Amazon offers a similar deal.

Of course, traditional  commercial print publishing still dominates in sales and prestige.  But many self-published authors eventually get deals with major publishers.  Among those writers: WTKK/Boston host Michael Graham, who self-published two books before scoring his first book contract.  He has since had two book published, Redneck Nation and the recently released That’s No Angry Mob, That’s My Mom.

If time or writing experience are an obstacle, give us a call at Talk Frontier Media. We have assembled a group of experienced writers and editors who can help you get that book out of your head and into the marketplace.  We can do everything from helping you organize your thoughts to editing your drafts to full ghostwriting.  (You think the Big Names in talk radio write their books alone?  Please.)

Successful talk show hosts in markets of every size are ideally positioned to write and sell books.  They have their own media platform, excellent communication and promotion skills, and a built-in market of loyal fans.  If you think you’re ready to reap the rewards of writing a book, let’s have a conversation.