Unlock the Power of NFTs: How to Publish Your Book as an NFT
NFTs have been making waves in the art world for a while now, and the world of books is no exception. If you’re a writer looking to publish your work in a new and innovative way, then publishing your book as an NFT might be the way to go.
Here’s how you can do it.
Choose the right platform.
There are several blockchain platforms available, each with its own unique features and benefits.
Here are the most popular:
- Creatokia: Built on Ethereum, this platform enables users to publish books after purchasing their token, starting at 0.03 ETH.
- Book.io: a multichain platform, focused on the collectible aspect of NFTBooks. Authors need to apply to publish. Upon approval, the platform takes a 30% commission on each sale.
- Readl: is an easy-to-use, multi-format, free platform built on Polygon. You don’t need a crypto wallet, and it takes only a 2% commission on each sale.
Build hype for your book
Utilize social media, online forums, and other marketing channels to create hype for your book and upcoming NFT launch.
Try to engage potential readers with interesting content and generate hype for the launch of your NFT book. You can also use airdrops and giveaways to increase interest and generate more sales.
Here’s a guide on how to market your NFT writing project before publishing it.
Create a wallet
You’ll need to create a crypto wallet on the blockchain platform you’ve chosen to store your NFT and receive your profits. Metamask is the most popular wallet due to its compatibility with many blockchain networks. This makes it a great choice since it can be used pretty much everywhere.
However, if you decide to publish your work on Readl, you don’t need to create a wallet, as the platform provides a non-custodial one for you using just your email address.
Prepare the digital edition of your book.
To publish your book as an NFT, you’ll need to convert it into a digital format, usually ePub or PDF, that can be uploaded to the blockchain. This can be done using Microsoft Word, Apple Pages, or more professional tools like Sigil, Calibre, or Adobe InDesign.
Create a visually appealing book cover
To make your book stand out, you should create an eye-catching cover. This can be done using a website like Canva to create a professional-looking cover quickly and easily or make a custom image with a AI-generated artwork. Once you’ve got your cover ready, you can upload it to the blockchain platform of your choice.
List your NFT for sale.
Once you’ve created your NFT, you can list it for sale on your platform of choice or in multiples. Be sure to include your bio, links to your social media a description of your book, and set a price that you feel is fair. Here’s a guide that can help you out.
Engage with your readers and reward them.
It is essential to keep your readers engaged: they are your supporters and can become your evangelists and ambassadors. Connect with them on Twitter, Discord, or other platforms and reward them with exclusive content.
Show them that you value their support by sending them tokens, early access to upcoming products, and exclusive content directly to their wallets. This will help you build a loyal and trusting community around you, who will become your greatest advocates and promoters.
Publishing your book as an NFT can be an exciting and rewarding new way to share your work with the world, providing you with increased visibility and potentially longer-term returns.
From choosing the right platform to creating a wallet to marketing your book, this process is relatively straightforward and can be a great way to reach a new audience, showcase your work in a unique and memorable way and get higher and perpetual royalties.
If you’re looking to explore the world of Web3 publishing and need some help getting started, don’t sweat it! Our community of Web3 authors is always happy to lend a hand and share their experience. And if you want even more support, just hit us up on Discord and our team will be more than happy to guide you along your Web3 publishing journey!
So what are you waiting for? Let’s do this!
About Readl
Readl is the first web3 platform designed to help storytellers, publishers, production houses, and NFT projects to publish, manage and distribute multimedia literary content on the blockchain, without requiring specific technical knowledge.
Our platform allows storytellers to create a decentralized library of literary NFTs, keeping perpetual royalties, and where audiences can discover, collect and read the content they love from any device and with web2 user-friendly onboarding.
