One of the things that I’ve really enjoyed lately with some of the books that I’ve read is that a DVD/CD has been included with the book. Always a non-fiction book, of course.
The point of the DVD/CD has been to provide a supplement to the book on the concepts that have been written there.
Many of the items on the DVD/CD has also made the content portable. For example, taking the content of the DVD/CD and adding it to an iPod. That way a person can take the concepts of the book, work the excersises through either words or video, all while your reader is on the road.
If your publisher balks at working with you on producing such a great supplement to the book, consider doing a series of podcasts on your blog that you can offer your readers that would supplement your book (and, perhaps, help you sell more of your book!).
Technology can help you provide all sorts of “support materials” that you can create around your book. Make the support materials critical content to have and create a buzz around your work.
Scot
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