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Three Hard Questions You Must Answer Before Writing and Publishing Your Book
From a ghostwriter who learned the hard way
You’re not going to be the next JK Rowling, nor will you be the next Stephen King.
It’s a hard truth to hear, yet it’s something I share with my clients BEFORE we start their book writing and publishing project.
In fact, I’ll take it one level deeper and share this. I tell them to rip those rose-colored glasses off and see this for what it is. Writing and then publishing a book is hard work. It’s not for the faint of heart or those hoping to make a quick buck.
A “successful” book isn’t solely measured on where it lands on the Amazon ranks, nor does it hinge only on the number of copies sold.
If you’re thinking about writing a book and have visions of grandeur and raving fans, think again. There’s a deeper reason why your book must be written, and there’s a way to find that reason in a silly simple way. Here are the questions you need to answer to ask yourself to guarantee the success of your masterpiece.
Question #1: Is there an audience for this book?
Many would-be authors decide to write a book without ever exploring this question.
