The “For Dummies” books have hit their 20-year anniversary. The series started way back in 1991 with DOS for Dummies – I’ve still got my copy somewhere. Great memories. 
Everyone knows the Dummies brand, and the books often come with extras.
An Anniversary For Dummies reports:
“These days, the Dummies franchise is estimated to bring in approximately $100 million to Wiley annually. One of the most recent successful Dummies licensing programs is musical instruments. Acoustic Guitar Starter Pack for Dummies comes with a Kona steel-string acoustic guitar, a book, an audio CD, a ‘gig bag,’ a digital tuner, and three picks. “
Could you write a For Dummies book?
300 new titles in the series are published each year. If you’re interested in writing For Dummies book, you’ll need an agent to represent you — info here.
Tip: if you’re interested in writing a For Dummies book, writing a few articles for them is one way to get your foot in the door. Here’s their contact form.
Visit the Just Write a Book blog, if you’re an aspiring author.
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