5 Reasons to Write a Book
1. Tell your story
We all have our own stories to tell about the things that have happened in our lives. Maybe you’ve recovered from illness, overcome a major obstacle or escaped a damaging relationship. Perhaps you have an interesting family history or unusual hobby. Have you discovered a unique way of living or working that you think would benefit others? Or do you have an inventive imagination – is there an amazing fictional world in your head simply waiting to get out? No matter what your story, it’s worth telling … so why not do just that?
2. Share your expertise
We all have a wealth of knowledge in our heads that deserves sharing with a wider audience. You might think, “But there are hundreds of books on a wide variety of subjects out there already!” - but they aren’t written by you. They don’t include your unique viewpoint and experience.
3. Pass on advice
Whatever you’ve been through in life, you’ll have picked up a wealth of tips and advice that other people can benefit from. Think about the times when friends asked you for advice – they came to you because they respect your opinion. Take the most important things you’ve learned in life and turn them into a book that will help other people.
4. Raise your profile
If you run a business this is an especially important reason why you should write a book. Sharing your knowledge, expertise and experience raises your profile within your industry. It serves as proof that you know your stuff and it sets you apart from all the others in your industry because you can demonstrate your knowledge in a very public way. It positions you as THE expert in your field.
5. Open the door to new opportunities
This is a very good reason for writing a book, and one I had heard but didn’t quite believe until it happened! Telling your story, sharing your knowledge and experience also raising your profile as an expert in your field leads to more opportunities. When you publish your book, you could be invited to speak at seminars and conferences, have articles published in leading specialist magazines, and appear in local and national media. It’s amazing what opportunities can come your way if you keep your eyes, ears and mind open. Don’t dismiss the idea that writing a book will change your life completely…
Reasons you shouldn’t write a book!
Don’t write a book solely to make money. It can be a useful source of a secondary income, and if you write a series of books, you could find that income becomes quite substantial, but unless you are the next JK Rowling you’re unlikely to make your fortune being a writer! Look on any income as a bonus and focus on the benefits.
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