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Be An

Authorpreneur

Today

By Snehal Singh

re you seeing your social media feed filled solutions.”
with new authors and book launches? Are you Phase 1 – Preparation
Awondering if it is worth it to follow that idea of
writing a book? If so, many are already out there. Grab a journal or small notebook. Everything in preparation
is for your eyes only.
Oh! You are not wrong to have these thoughts. There is just
so much material out there that it’s only natural to wonder if Trust me when I say – preparation is the one that takes the
all the efforts are worth it. The best answer with experience longest. So, one ingredient you need more than anything
is “Yes. It is all worth it if done the right way - for the right here is patience. It is a recipe. Brian Tracy describes it the
reasons.” best – “The process of writing a book is like a process of
preparing dinner. Serving dishes, choosing ingredients, and
Being an author is not just about writing. It is more than that so on…”
– it is bigger than who you are.
• My Why –
Being an author means being an entrepreneur, too. They
both go hand in hand. Hence the term – Authorpreneur. Answering a few questions for oneself is a great place to
start.
In this article, I offer a step-by-step process of being an
Authorpreneur. I’ve faced many painful mistakes while What is my intention? What do I want to achieve through
writing & publishing books, and I’ve also learned a little bit getting this book out? How will it impact the lives of my
about how to be an authorpreneur. readers? What makes me want to write?
• Who is My Reader –
Every book has a soul, and it will go places, touch hearts,
and change lives. If this is true, the creator’s purpose of the o Who is it?
book matters a lot too. o What do they Like?
I’ll also reveal some of my mistakes and offer proven book o What are their Beliefs & Values?
writing tips. My specialty is nonfiction book writing. That • 7 Questions - W W W H W H W
said, you can apply some of the lessons from this guide
to fiction too. Writing and entrepreneurship mindset are 1. Who are you?
intertwined, I am going to do my best to make this simple. 2. What have you done so far?
I am a coach by profession, so let me warn you – this article 3. What problem are you solving by writing this
is thought-provoking and may make you uncomfortable. If book?
it does – it is a good thing – The best things happen out of 4. How are you solving it?
my comfort zone. It is based on a simple belief – “We all are
whole and complete and capable of finding our own perfect 5. Why should anyone care about your book?
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