WHY AUTHORSHIP Why write a book Who is

WHY AUTHORSHIP? Why write a book?

Who is an author? • An author can be anyone who has an interest in writing on anything they are passionate about.

Qualities of a good author 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. good time management show up for meetings network with like-minded people follow current affairs read at least 2 -5 chapters per week of any book you like 6. understand/know your subject 7. knowledge of the law (copyright, publishing, etc)

Advantages of being an author *Healing *Growth *Add knowledge *Explore *Opens doors *Publicity *Wisdom (no age limit) *Power/Influence *Impact change *Raise Awareness *Work when you want, at your own time *Find your own niche/choice of topic

What an author needs to know a) Source your information genuinely/authentically or fiction b) Understand the law c) When writing about individuals, let them sign a Consent Form d) Keep updating yourself – get current information e) Differentiate your business from your hobby f) Know your target audience g) Be approachable h) Maintain self discipline I) Offer some of your services to charity J) Editor is not supposed to change your story; only grammar and punctuation

How to get published? Editor - Reviewer - Publisher 1. Agree with your editor what work needs to be done 2. Understand where, when and how you’ll publish 3. Use of KDP Amazon (KDP = Kindle Direct Publishing) https: //kdp. amazon. com 4. Use of Create. Space (an Amazon company) https: //www. createspace. com/

How does a book become a bestseller? • Driving traffic to your page to buy • Ask people to review your book on Amazon • Order more books to help Amazon make sales of your book

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