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I began writing my first manuscript in 1996 and self-published the book in 1998. After the book was printed I learned there was another aspect of the writing business that needed to be addressed if I wanted to be a success: it’s called marketing. Due to my failure to research the business of writing ahead of time I was unprepared for that reality. So I found
According to USFDA, a combination product is one composed of any combination of a drug and device; biological product and device; drug and biological product
myself with a published book and absolutely no idea how to get it into the hands of readers. I had no marketing experience and a very limited budget to spend on promotion. But unless I was content to limit my book sales to family and friends, I had to find a way to get the word out; I had to become a marketer.
Rude Awakening
Rude Awakening
; or drug, device, and biological product and fixed dose combination would include two or more combinations of drug.
Examples of combination products may in
Examples of combination products may in
strong> I’ve heard it said that some people are gluttons for punishment. You can count me as being in that category eight years ago. Even when I became aware that I had to do something to sell my book, I didn’t research marketing methods. Instead, I decided on what seemed to be the easy way out: tell the local book stores about my new book and that I
lude drug-coated devices, drugs packaged with delivery devices in medical kits, and drugs and devices packaged separately but intended to be used together.
would be willing to do a signing at their facility. I assumed they would jump at the chance, order my books, and aggressively promote my appearance.
I was sure I was on the right track when I placed calls to the local Barnes & Noble and Borders to share the good news: Denny Griffin was willing to give them a chance to host a signing for his soon-to-be best s
I was sure I was on the right track when I placed calls to the local Barnes & Noble and Borders to share the good news: Denny Griffin was willing to give them a chance to host a signing for his soon-to-be best s
here is enormous increase in the number of combination products entering the market in the recent years. Combination products have proven advantages but fixe
ller. However, my confidence began to fade when my initial and follow-up calls weren’t returned. I next visited the stores in person. When I did I got another dose of reality. One of the managers took the time to explain to me that unknown authors with self-published, print on demand (POD) books weren’t exactly a hot commodity. On the contrary, the store held
d dose combinations are still in the process of convincing regulatory authority on their advantages over the single ingredient formulations.
Combination pro
Combination pro
events for authors like me a couple of times a year. We had to appear in a group, provide our own books, and split the sales revenues with the store. If we wanted we could leave a few books on consignment after the event, but the store wouldn’t order or stock the books.
When I left that book store I was depressed, to say the least. But their local author’s n
When I left that book store I was depressed, to say the least. But their local author’s n
ucts have become life saving products for the pharmaceutical companies who doesn’t have many innovative molecules in their product pipeline and have been inc
ight was right around the corner and I had signed up to participate. I did two of these events at two different stores over the next couple of weeks, and the results were dismal. No promotion by the stores and only a couple of books sold. Immediately following these failures I was convinced that I should give up on writing. I probably would have quit if not f
easingly used in the product life cycle management. Even the companies having product patents are trying to extend their product life cycle through the combi
r the intervention of my family. They told me not to make a quick decision, to let my emotions calm down and then evaluate the situation. I did, and concluded that although I had some things against me (unknown, self-published, and POD) I hadn’t exhausted my marketing options. In fact, I hadn’t even really explored them. It was time to roll to my sleeves and
nation products and maximize the revenues. But the companies involved in this practice are overlooking that they are burdening the patients both economically
et to work.
Trial and Error I want to say up front that I don’t believe marketing a book is a one size fits all proposition. We are all individuals with our own strengths and weaknesses. What works for me won’t necessarily be productive for someone else.
I began my concentration on marketing by visiting wri
Trial and Error I want to say up front that I don’t believe marketing a book is a one size fits all proposition. We are all individuals with our own strengths and weaknesses. What works for me won’t necessarily be productive for someone else.
I began my concentration on marketing by visiting wri
and physically. They need to rightly judge the benefits of the combination products and they have to even look at the risks involved when combining the produ
ing-related sites online. I monitored the message boards and continue to do so. I found that there were a number of authors who were, or had been, in the same position as I was. Many of them shared what they had done to get their book sales moving. Some of their ideas appealed to me while others didn’t. I tried several of the strategies that sounded promising
ts. Some of the combination products were well accepted by physicians while others suffered. Companies involved in development of combination products are fi
and discarded the ones that weren’t a good fit. The things I ended up pursuing further included joining writers groups and seeking venues for events other than chain book stores.
Writers Groups An online search produced the names of the writers groups in my area, a brief description of what they offered, and contact informat
Writers Groups An online search produced the names of the writers groups in my area, a brief description of what they offered, and contact informat
ding difficulty in defining their combination products and facing various challenges from selecting a combination to marketing it.
Following aspects would a
Following aspects would a
ion. I eventually joined two groups; one of them meets weekly and the other gets together monthly. The total annual membership dues are $77.
These groups have been extremely beneficial to me in several ways. The weekly group allows members to read up to eight pages of their work followed by a critique by their fellow authors. I’ve learned a lot about writing
These groups have been extremely beneficial to me in several ways. The weekly group allows members to read up to eight pages of their work followed by a critique by their fellow authors. I’ve learned a lot about writing
dd to the challenges in developing combination products:
Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod
Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod
during these sessions. The other group concentrates more on doing writing exercises and frequently has guest speakers. I’ve also come away from these meetings with a lot of knowledge.
From a marketing perspective, both of them provide excellent networking opportunities. I have made many, many contacts through my membership in these groups. Those contacts hav
From a marketing perspective, both of them provide excellent networking opportunities. I have made many, many contacts through my membership in these groups. Those contacts hav
cts are meaningful and rational?
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin
resulted in one ghost writing job and numerous chances for free publicity. I highly recommend being a member of at least one writers group.
Libraries and Coffee Shops I previously mentioned my experience with chain store book signings. I still do those events, but only when I appear alone, and the store agrees to order the
Libraries and Coffee Shops I previously mentioned my experience with chain store book signings. I still do those events, but only when I appear alone, and the store agrees to order the
tions increase the patient compliance?
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen
ecessary books and to publicize my appearance. Before you write me off as being arrogant, please understand that I budget both my money and my time. I won’t waste either by doing events in which I’m in direct competition with several other authors for very few potential customers. I do supply my own books for events at some venues, but not at book stores.
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As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel
As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel
of the reasons I give book stores such a low priority is that I’ve found other outlets that work much better for me. One of them is my public library system. I live in Las Vegas, and the Las Vegas – Clark County Library District has several branches. I’ve done library events in the past that have given me exposure and credibility, such as appearing on panels
ping new procedures for reviewing their safety, efficacy and quality.
Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust
Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust
and participating in reading and discussion groups. I have also discussed and signed my own books. As an example of what can be done working through a library, I have four appearances scheduled starting in October in conjunction with my new book tells the inside story of the Tony Spilotro era in Vegas that was dramatized in the 1995 movie Casino. My
y and representatives from various regulatory agencies are working out to design the regulatory requirements for manufacture and sale of combination products
program consists of playing the movie, followed by a Q&A session, and then a signing. I have been fortunate enough to get one of the contributors to the book, the former FBI case agent for the Spilotro investigations, to agree to appear with me. The library district is very excited about the presentation and so am I. And as a result of the exposure I’ve recei
.
As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de
As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de
ed through the library, I’ve been booked for speaking engagements before several business and literary groups.
I believe that a new or unknown author who ignores the potential for exposure and promotion offered by their library is making a mistake. And the price is right: it’s free.
Another venue I utilize is coffee shops. So far I’ve done events only at in
I believe that a new or unknown author who ignores the potential for exposure and promotion offered by their library is making a mistake. And the price is right: it’s free.
Another venue I utilize is coffee shops. So far I’ve done events only at in
elopment. They need to be wiser in analyzing the market trends and the regulatory requirements.
Companies that provide selfless information through particip
Companies that provide selfless information through particip
ependently owned businesses. In fact, one of them has become my unofficial headquarters. They sell my books and host events on a regular basis.
I’ve found that the coffee houses I’ve dealt with are eager to have special events and will advertise. The atmosphere is generally relaxed and comfortable. As with libraries, this is a free venue you shouldn’t ignore
I’ve found that the coffee houses I’ve dealt with are eager to have special events and will advertise. The atmosphere is generally relaxed and comfortable. As with libraries, this is a free venue you shouldn’t ignore
tion in industry events and feedback to regulatory authorities would be able to face the challenges and will be successful in developing combination products
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