When you decide to have a child, you make all sorts of plans about how you will raise it and care for it. You consider housing, schooling and other things that will influence him or her. <\/p>\n
Many authors consider writing a book as similar to giving birth. There\u2019s the labor, anticipation, hopes, dreams and then the responsibility of authorship. It\u2019s important to think ahead, when you are expecting a child and to be prepared, even though you can\u2019t plan for every possibility. And the same is true when you are writing a book. While there are unknowns in the future of any book, the author really should put a lot of thought into his or her book project beyond simply, \u201cI want to become an author,\u201d or \u201cI must write this book.\u201d Here\u2019s what I suggest:<\/p>\n
\u2022\tGet in touch with the reasons why you are writing this book. Are they valid or frivolous?<\/p>\n
\u2022\tDetermine the core purpose of this book? If it is to change minds, you may be on the wrong track. This generally means that you are writing the book for the wrong audience. In fact, if you have determined that you have written and are attempting to promote a bulldozer book\u2014one designed to change minds and hearts\u2014order my book right away: The Author\u2019s Repair Kit, Heal Your Publishing Mistakes and Breathe New Life Into Your Book<\/em>. It\u2019s an ebook (PDF), only $5.95. http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com<\/a> <\/p>\n \u2022\tIdentify the audience for your book: who are they, how widespread are they, where are they and how will you approach them? <\/p>\n \u2022\tKeep your audience in mind the entire time you are writing the book.<\/p>\n In order to make these determinations, you really must look at your book as more than simply your art or your gift to humanity or your therapy. View it, instead, from the point of view of your audience. There\u2019s a lot to think about when you decide to write a book\u2014much, much more than simply telling your story or offering advice, for example. A book should be viewed as a product and you should never lose sight of your audience and their needs and desires.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re working on a book, you have finished a book or you are attempting to market a book, it is time now for you to purchase my new book, Promote Your Book, Over 250 Proven, Low-Cost Tips and Techniques for the Enterprising Author<\/em>. http:\/\/amzn.to\/oe56Ia<\/a> <\/p>\n Check out all of the 5-star reviews on the book\u2019s Amazon page.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When you decide to have a child, you make all sorts of plans about how you will raise it and care for it. You consider housing, schooling and other things that will influence him or her. Many authors consider writing a book as similar to giving birth. There\u2019s the labor, anticipation, hopes, dreams and then […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[16],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
\n\u2022\tAre you giving them what they want\/need from a book like this?
\n\u2022\tIs the writing clear and easy to follow?
\n\u2022\tIs the organization logical?
\n\u2022\tHave you written into the book some promotional prompts?
\n\u2022\tDo you have a marketing plan in place?
\n\u2022\tHave you had the book professionally edited?
\n\u2022\tHave you given thought to your publishing choice?<\/p>\n