It takes more than a message and a microphone to cultivate an accomplished public speaking career. To establish yourself as an expert and an authority in your niche, you need a published book to sell, too. This is something you've probably heard from just about every thought leader, booking agent, and professional public speaker you've met.
To become a successful, sought-after public speaker, a book is a must-have. It highlights your brand and showcases your credibility in the field. And books aren't just for motivational speakers and conference speakers, either. They're great for anyone whose occupation or field of study puts them in a position to speak professionally.
The truth is, having a book to sell will help you connect better with your audience, and writing that book will help make you a better professional speaker while adding “author” to your resume. At BookBaby, we've published thousands of books for speakers, which can provide an additional revenue stream, increase publicity, and can even be used as a hook for invitations to media events and professional speaking gigs.
Where your book actually sells
Your book doesn't need to be "everywhere." It needs to be where readers actually buy. With BookBaby, that means three powerful channels working together:
- Amazon for print — Where the majority of printed books are discovered and purchased
- Wide ebook distribution — Apple Books, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Vearsa, and more
- BookBaby Bookshop — Your own direct-to-reader store where you keep the most money
Amazon gives you reach for print:
- eBook retailers give you global digital access
- BookBaby Bookshop gives you ownership, customer data, and higher margins
- You're not chasing every store — you're focused on the ones that actually move indie books
Marketing & advertising
Make a bold impact and connect with new readers through digital advertising, social media, and more. We'll help target readers who have shown interest in your specific genre.
Direct-to-reader sales
Earn the industry's highest royalty rates, get paid weekly, and track your book's performance by selling through BookBaby Bookshop. You won't get this anywhere else.
ISBN assignment
Keeping track of your book sales is crucial for measuring your success. We'll help you obtain a number, barcode, and metadata registration.