Striking the Balance: Providing Value in Book Publishing

Authors strike a balance between what a publisher wants to sell and providing valuable content. By including unique insights in their book, authors can offer something not easily found elsewhere, thus proving the value they are adding. Writers often navigate the challenge of deciding what to include or exclude from their work. Some resort to tools like GPT to test the relevance of content, ensuring the inclusion of valuable information. This process might add time to the writing but ensures the provision of exclusive value in the book. Pushing back against publishers to retain important content is crucial for authors to maintain the essence of their work and deliver significant insights to readers. Although publishers prioritize marketability, authors must advocate for the inclusion of essential information, even if it might not align with immediate selling trends.