Lead Generation

5 Book Types That Are Easy to Create and Build Your Business Fast

Stuart Bell 2 min read

As co-founder of 90-Minute Books, I've worked with hundreds of business owners writing a book to build their business, and one of the biggest hurdles they describe is just getting started.

Wanting to write just the right book on just the right subject holds busy entrepreneurs back from doing anything, where the truth is, you don't know what will resonate until you get it out there. A conversation-starting book overcomes this procrastination by focusing on helping clients rather than winning awards or accolades.

You don't know what will resonate until you get it out there.

Having helped create over 1,000 books, here are the five book types you can easily write that build your business fast.

1. Name and Claim It

If you have a unique process or way of working, document your approach, give it a name, and own the category.

  • Famous version: Financial Peace.
  • Conversation-starting example: Retire as You Desire.

2. Just Do It

Great if your clients know what they should do; they just need to be reminded, told, or encouraged.

  • Famous version: I'll Teach You to Be Rich.
  • Conversation-starting example: Boost Your Sales.

3. How To...

If your clients can do the basics themselves, this is a great opportunity to join the conversation early and become their "go-to" person when they need help.

  • Famous version: How to Win Friends and Influence People.
  • Conversation-starting example: How to Sell Your House for Top Dollar.

4. Question Magnets

Have you noticed how most clients have the same questions when you first meet? Answering those becomes the perfect book to join a conversation they're already having.

  • Famous version: The Psychology of Money.
  • Conversation-starting example: Rethink the Ink, A Guide to Laser Tattoo Removal.

5. Information Goldmines

If you have access to data or information, packaging it in a helpful resource will attract the clients you can best help.

  • Famous version: The CIA World Factbook.
  • Conversation-starting example: 2023 Florida Medicare Guide.

Which type is easy for you to write? What conversations are your next client already having?