Why Do You Want To Write A Book?
When most of us think about writing a book, we tend to think about telling the whole world something. The dream of a mass-market best seller is a persistent one. But, selling a ton of books isn’t the only valid reason for writing a book. Consider:
- A family memoir aimed at passing on what you’ve experienced and learned. Your family and generations to come want this information.
- A way to build credibility with clients. Your clients want to know more about you.
- A novel that’s simply a darn good story. People love stories.
- The secret you’ve discovered about living life. There is always an audience for self-help.
- An insight about making money. There’s always an audience about making and managing money.
- A unique approach to managing employees. Management books, properly marketed, sell well.
- A children’s storybook – always an audience.
- A book that solves at relationship problems. Many people want to improve their love life.
Etc., etc., etc.
Each of these is a totally valid reason for writing a book and getting it published one way or another. What other reasons might you think of?
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7 opinions for Why Do You Want To Write A Book?
Darlene
Dec 5, 2007 at 9:51 pm
This is a great post. More please!!! I really want to write a book next year. I believe I have the material, I just need to sit down and write the book. Thanks for stirring the fire within me!
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Anne Wayman
Dec 6, 2007 at 12:03 pm
You’re welcome…
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Melissa Donovan
Dec 12, 2007 at 5:01 pm
This is a great question. There are many reasons I want to write a book (several books, in fact), but I think the biggest reason is that I want to leave something behind, a legacy of sorts.
I have so much more to say about this, I think I’m going to write a post on this topic! Thanks for getting my wheels turning!
-Melissa Donovan
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Dec 13, 2007 at 10:09 am
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