Do you recognize yourself in any of the following scenarios?<\/p>\n
\u201cI have an idea and I\u2019m going to write a book. I\u2019ve never written anything before. But I think my idea is valid and I want to share it with the world. The best way to get my idea out there is to put it in book form.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI would like to build my credibility and my business by writing a book related to my profession.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI have this urge to tell my story and I want to tell it to as many people as I can reach. How better to reach them than through a book. I\u2019ll write my story and present it as a book for the whole world to read.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to teach what I\u2019ve learned about life. There are a lot of people suffering as I did for years and maybe my story will make a difference in the lives of many others.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople should stop eating so much junk food (overeating, smoking, doing drugs, avoiding religion–fill in the blanks). If they knew the truth about the dangers of ‘fill in the blanks,’ they would change their ways. I\u2019m going to write what I know on this topic and try to change the habits of millions of people for their own good. <\/p>\n
\u201cIf he and she can produce a novel and sell a few copies, I should be able to write and sell my novel. My story is better than many I see on TV or in the movies and a lot better than those I\u2019ve read, lately. I want to get people\u2019s reaction to the amazing story that\u2019s rolling around in my head, so I\u2019m going to write a novel.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019d like to earn a little money for my retirement years. I have the time now and I might as well spend it writing. I know I have a good idea for a book. All I need to do is write it. A publisher will do the rest. I should be able to collect thousands of dollars each year from royalties. Writing could be a lucrative pastime.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m told I have writing talent. I do love to write. Maybe I should put some of my stories in book form and see if I can get a publisher interested.\u201d<\/p>\n
Do you see yourself in any of these scenarios? I\u2019ve known people in each of them. Is your story missing from this list? We\u2019d like to have you share it with us.<\/p>\n
No matter which of these stories resembles your own, there are two things you really should do before writing that book (or at least before seeking publication).<\/p>\n
1: Study the publishing industry
\n2: Write a book proposal.<\/p>\n
And there is one thing you need to do upon completion of your book: Hire a good book editor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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