Turning Your Book Into a Course or Workshop

Publishing a book is a major accomplishment, but many authors stop there, leaving valuable opportunities untapped. In today’s creator economy, turning your book into a course or workshop can expand your audience, create new income streams, and establish you as an authority in your niche. It’s a natural next step for writers who want to make a bigger impact.

Books are powerful, but they are static. Once published, they reach readers who choose to pick them up, but they don’t offer interaction or hands-on application. A course or workshop takes your book’s ideas and transforms them into a guided experience. You can teach, coach, and answer questions in real time, helping readers apply what they’ve learned.

Offering an educational format also opens doors to different markets. While some people prefer reading, others learn best through video lessons, group discussions, or step-by-step training. A well-designed course can attract students who may have never discovered your book but need the solutions or insights you provide.

Turning your book into a course doesn’t require reinventing the wheel. You can repurpose your chapters into modules, create worksheets, record short videos, and host live sessions. Platforms like Teachable, Kajabi, or even Zoom make it easy to deliver professional courses without technical complexity.