Why would anyone
write a book? It's a considerable commitment. You won't finish your book this afternoon if you start it this morning. You may not finish your book for months… or even years.
There are many reasons you'd consider writing a book.
For example:
* You want to see whether you can do it;
* You want the fame and fortune which may come with it;
* You have something to say which can only be said at book length;
* Someone has hired you to do it (you'd be amazed at how many people want to "write" a book, if they can get someone else to do the actual writing
);
* You want to create a stream of in*come;
* You want the bragging rights which come to authors — "My book's available in your local bookstore";
* You want to develop a real presence as a writer.
There are 1001 reasons you might want to write a book. Writing confidently at book length is a wonderful skill to have, and you build that skill by doing it.
However, before you consider becoming an author, I'd like you to think about WHY you might want to do this. Write down your reasons and examine your own motivation.
If you're an established writer, writing a book may well be the next, most logical step for you in your writing career. It will help you to establish your credibility as a ghostwriter, for example. There are unlimited opportunities for you to act as a ghostwriter for celebrities, as well as for people who just want someone to help them write their autobiography, or family history.
If you're a beginning writer, you may want to build a career as a genre writer — someone who writes mystery, romance, or historical novels. This is an excellent career path, and there are many opportunities open to you.
So, why do YOU want to write a book?
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