Authorship is more than writing a book, just as parenting is more than giving birth.<\/p>\n
Way too many people dive into the world of publishing without understanding the industry and their responsibility as a published author. At least, parents have life experiences, models\/examples, mentors and so forth to help them through the difficult process of parenting a child. Some of them even take courses and read books and articles on parenting. Most of them also hang out with other parents of same-age children and pick-up tips from moms and dads in the trenches.<\/p>\n
Unless you\u2019ve been embedded in the publishing industry at some level, however, the only things you know about it are probably what you read in major and local newspapers\u2014Such-and-such a resident has just published a book; book signing scheduled. Or you might read that another bookstore has closed, there\u2019s an increase in books published each year or you\u2019ll spot an ad for a local publisher who will publish your wonderful book for a fee.<\/p>\n
Most authors know nothing about book promotion or even that it is necessary to promote your book. They come into the business expecting to be celebrity authors right out of the chute. The reality of the publishing industry affects different authors in different ways. Once they get involved and discover what is expected\/required of them, if they desire some level of success, there are generally two responses. While some of them step up to the plate and begin studying the publishing industry and start pursuing authorship as a business instead of a right to passage, others refuse to conform. Can you guess which of these authors will succeed?<\/p>\n
Are you in the process of writing a book for publication or are considering it? Don\u2019t spoil your chances of success. Start NOW learning the ropes.<\/p>\n
Start by reading Publish Your Book, Proven Strategies and Resources for the Enterprising Author <\/i>by Patricia Fry. This book is available at Amazon.com in print, audio and Kindle. Or order the print version here: http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/PublishYourBook.html<\/a><\/p>\n Klepto Cat Mystery Series Update<\/b><\/p>\n If you\u2019re ready for a break and want a light, fun read\u2014download my Klepto Cat Mystery series for your Kindle. Although each book in the series is a stand-alone book, you might enjoy reading them in order\u2014Catnapped, Cat-Eye Witness <\/i>and then Sleight of Paw<\/i>. If you\u2019ve already read all three, watch for Undercover Cat<\/i> to be published soon. If you enjoyed reading these books, please post a review at Amazon.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Authorship is more than writing a book, just as parenting is more than giving birth. Way too many people dive into the world of publishing without understanding the industry and their responsibility as a published author. At least, parents have life experiences, models\/examples, mentors and so forth to help them through the difficult process of […]<\/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