You wrote the book.

I mean, you actually did it.

You poured your heart into those pages, maybe stayed up way too late tweaking that last chapter, and now it’s out there. It’s done.

So… what happens next?

Here’s what I see most authors do.

They post about it once or twice on social media, tell their friends and family, maybe even have a little launch party.

And then?

They wait.

Wait for the sales to roll in.

Wait for people to notice.

Wait for opportunities to magically show up.

But let me ask you something: How’s that working out for you?

Listen, I’ve been there. I remember when I published my first book, I thought, This is it. I’ve arrived. My inbox is about to blow up with speaking invites, sales, and consulting offers.

You know what actually happened? Crickets.

I was stuck, staring at my Amazon dashboard like a fool, refreshing it every hour hoping for some kind of miracle.

And that’s when it hit me: Writing the book was just the first step. The real work—the stuff that moves the needle—starts after the book is done.

Let’s Get Real

I need you to hear this: Your book doesn’t sell itself.

Speaking gigs don’t just fall into your lap. Clients won’t come knocking because you published something amazing.

It’s not because your book isn’t good enough—it’s because nobody knows what to do with it if you don’t show them.

The problem is most authors treat their book like the final product when it’s actually your greatest tool.

Your book is your golden ticket—but only if you use it.

Here’s What to Do Next

Let me show you a better way.

1. Turn Your Book Into a Brand Magnet. Your book gives you instant credibility. Use it to position yourself as an expert.

2. Stop Thinking About Book Sales (For Now). Instead of obsessing over selling copies, think about who your book can connect you with.

3. Repurpose the Hell Out of It. Your book isn’t just a book—it’s 200 pages of content waiting to be repackaged.

My Story

When I published my first book, I made a decision: I wasn’t going to let it collect dust.

I used it to pitch myself to podcasts, break it into social media posts, and start conversations with people I never thought I’d have access to.

Within three months, I was booked for a speaking engagement, landed a consulting client, and grew my network faster than I ever imagined.

And here’s the kicker: none of that happened because people found my book. It happened because I used my book to start something bigger.

You can do this too.

Here’s what I want you to do:

1. Grab your book. (Yes, that book sitting on the shelf right now.)

2. Pick one strategy from this email. Just one.

3. Go all in on it for the next 30 days.

That’s it.

You’ve already done the hardest part—writing the damn thing.

Now, let’s turn it into something bigger.

I made a video that walks through my exact process for turning a book into speaking gigs, consulting clients, and a platform.

It’s no fluff—just practical steps that work. Link to the video

P.S. I’ve helped authors turn their books into speaking gigs, consulting work, and coaching opportunities. If that sounds like something you’d like to do, visit Rising Authors and message me.