The lists are usually published online on Wednesdays and in print on Sundays for books sold through Saturday of the previous week.
The online version may include additional features such as extended lists (up to 15 books per category), best sellers by region, best sellers by month, best sellers by year, etc.
The print version may include reviews, excerpts, interviews, or other editorial content related to the best-selling books.
How to Become a New York Times Best Seller in 2023?
Becoming a New York Times best seller is not an easy feat. It requires a combination of factors such as writing a great book, finding a reputable publisher, marketing your book effectively, reaching a wide and diverse audience, and generating enough sales to stand out among the competition.
There is no guarantee or formula for success, but there are some strategies and tips that may help you increase your chances of achieving this goal in 2023.
Write a book that appeals to a large and loyal readership.
The most common genres that dominate the New York Times best seller list are fiction (especially thriller, romance, historical fiction, fantasy, and science fiction), nonfiction (especially memoir, biography, history, politics, self-help, and health), and children’s books (especially young adult and middle grade).
However, this does not mean that you have to write in these genres or follow the trends. You can write in any genre or style that you are passionate about and that showcases your unique voice and perspective.
The key is to write a book that resonates with your target audience and that offers them something new, original, engaging, informative, entertaining, or inspiring.
You also need to write a book that meets the professional standards of quality, accuracy, and credibility expected by The New York Times editors and reviewers.
Find a publisher that can support your book.
Unless you are already a well-known author with a large fan base and a proven track record of sales, it is very unlikely that you will become a New York Times best seller as a self-published author.
