65. The Writing Process
Two Really Annoying Things People
Always Say to Me When I Tell Them I
am an Author
•Where do you find the time?
•Oh, I’m writing a book!
66. The Writing Process
Writing a book is difficult, time consuming
and may never see more than a handful of
readers let alone a financial return.
Do you really want to be a writer or are
you just in love with the idea of being a
writer?
Do you have it in you to become a writer?
67. Why Write a Book?
● A book positions you as a
thought leader
● A book opens doors
● A book may generate income
68. Why New Authors Who
Want to Create Still Need
Publishers
•Credibility
•Reach
•Editorial Services
•Artwork
•Teamwork
•Expertise
69. 7 Things I Have Learned To
Hate About The Publishing
Industry
1.Too many writers are asked to produce content for free
2.Too many manuscripts go unread
3.Too many great books are denied shelf space in the
major retailers
4.Too many books fail to sell because publishers’
marketing departments haven’t got the resources (or even
the basic marketing know-how) to successfully market
their writers.
5.Too many writers are asked to appear or speak at
festivals, tradeshows and other industry events for free
6.Too many writers lose control of their work
7.Too many writers are unable to earn a living from their
craft
71. Going It Alone – Self
Publishing
•There is a huge difference
between vanity publishing and
self-publishing.
•Understand what services you
are paying for.
•Use Freelancers rather than
vanity publishing services
(UpWork)
76. Starting Your Book
Project
•Tie Down Your Idea
•Build a plan (story, characters, chapters)
•Give Your Book a Working Title
•Speak to people, seek advice, explore, research
•Set Objectives
•Pitch
•Start Writing
•Write everyday
•Back Everything Up (Google Docs)
•Recycle and re-appropriate
•Write, Re-Write, Edit, Finish, Publish, Sell
