You Can Be An Author

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“You should write a book.” For years, I had been hearing
this comment. Writing an entire book seemed completely overwhelming,
and so, for a long time, I contented myself with writing short
articles. One day, inspiration for an article hit me and, as I started
writing, paragraphs began flowing out at an enormous rate. Before I
knew it, a rather lengthy piece was developing. It was too long to be
an article, so, I decided it would not hurt to try self-publishing a
little booklet. Was I ever surprised! The first printing of this
32-page black and white booklet sold out within a week.

All of us have an area which we have more knowledge and
experience than the person next to us. What many do not realize is that
there is often a hungry market out there ready and willing to pay for
the information we have to offer. Yes, it takes a tremendous amount of
effort to see a book to completion and printing, but it is well worth
it.

Some things I have learned through the experience:

1. Start small. Don’t attempt to tackle a 400-page work
for your first publication. You will also save yourself a bundle on
printing if you keep it small. I recommend a booklet under 50-pages to
launch your career as an author.

2. Enlist the help of others who are more experienced.
If you know someone who has published anything, ask their advice and
help. You will gain invaluable information from them and save yourself
many headaches. In addition, request assistance from others for editing
and proofreading. No matter how meticulous you are, it is always good
to have other eyes review the final draft before it goes to the
printer.

3. Be prepared to deal with disappointment. When you
put your heart into something only to hear, "We're not interested," it
is easy to take it personally. But, you must continually remind
yourself that this is part of the package deal in self-publishing. For
every "yes" you receive at least five "no's" (or so it seems). Learning
to humbly and graciously accept rejection, not let it get you down, and
keep pressing forward is an absolute must in self-publishing,
especially at the beginning.

4. The more you market, the more you sell. You can
publish an excellent book, but unless people know it is available, you
cannot expect many buyers. The possibilities for marketing are endless.
Check out all the books on marketing your local library offers. These
will give you some great starter ideas. Send out an e-mail to friends,
family, and business associates announcing your book’s publication date
and offer a limited-time pre-publication special. Join self-publishing
groups and let them know about your book. Ask others to promote your
book. Be pro-active and do not be afraid to try novel ideas!

About the Author

Crystal Paine is a 23-year-old homeschool graduate and the owner of Covenant Wedding Source, LLC (an online retail bridal business). She writes articles on a variety of topics and is the author of The Merchant Maiden: Earning an Income Without Compromising Convictions. She lives with her husband in Kansas. For more information on her business and booklet, visit her website: http://www.covenantweddingsource.com.

contact@covenantweddingsource.com

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