What it Takes to get on the Author's Path to Success

   What it takes to get on the author's path to success is not always easy to solve, alone. Here is a question that for writers, and authors, alike. Why is it, when an individual has an idea, and wants to develop, or market a new product, it is commonplace, and expected that they invest in hiring one or more consultants in that field, to do research and development, (R & D) and will go on to do the same thing later, with a marketing consultant, in order to sell that developed product -- and yet, a writer rarely applies those same business tools in the molding, and shaping of, production of, or promotion of developing an such an appealing product as a book? 

 

   There are many reasons are for this kind of mindset. You may be surprised at some of the following five reasons.

   First, is not realizing that similar tried and true business techniques also work with something as creative as writing. There are no tool dies, or actual parts that you can hold in your hands to fit together, but, in reality, a writer's words do have to come together enticingly, have substance, and work for the reader, all at the same time.

   Secondly, like inventors, some are better at producing a product, while others are better at marketing a product. Some writers, much like inventors, need outside help for them to see the light to get past some huge stumbling block. Many authors have said that they wish they had invested early on in their careers, in order to excel sooner, without so much frustration.

   For example, bouncing ideas off colleagues, and experts in the field of writing often spurs a writer on to explore new ideas, or to better some good ideas. Realistically, writers don't have access to colleagues, and experts at will, and since they don't have a vested interest in your work, it is always better to seek an expert consultant for guidance.

   The thing that is so great about the Author Success Programme, offered by Author Success International, is that each of these stumbling blocks, or areas of concern are dealt with between each writer client, and his/her Author Coach.

Check back on how you can overcome more stumbling blocks to clear the way for your success.

Cashing in on Your Book

Cashing in on your book: Do you want to know how to turn a $15.00 book into a $500.00 product? For example, if you sell your book for $15.00 during a seminar, or a book signing, out of that book can evolve a $500.00 coaching program, and that coaching program will be based, either on the topic of that book, or on how to write a book. You can launch a whole new career as a speaker.

As an author you can sell your coaching program, because you have already gained success as an author, which qualifies you as a coach. Being an author makes you an authority. As an authority, you are in a position of sharing your knowledge, and expertise for a fee. There are many variations that work well using this plan.

This information should peak the interest of any writer who wants to become an author, and any author who is interested in developing lucrative possibilities for themselves. We have covered just the tip of the iceberg. There is so much more to learn before writing that first book, or publishing that second book. Stop waiting for the success you desire -- make it happen.

Many of your questions can be answered on our website at http://www.AuthorSuccessInternational.com/Main_Page.html. You may also E-mail one of our Author Coaches for further answers, through the website.

Here's to your success!

Marketing Possibilities for Your Book

Marketing possibilities for your book include turning your book into an E-book, in order to sell the download from your website. You can also publish your book as a large print edition, an often overlooked market. You can become a speaker on the topic of your book, or other topics of interest. You can use your book to promote your business, and generate additional revenue, while leaping ahead of your competition. 

  So many decisions can become overwhelming to not only new authors, but to establish authors. That’s why having this valuable information could pay off for you. You need to learn how succeed by learning to set long-term goals.

Come back to our blog which will always be packed with useful information for writing, and marketing your book. 

 Some of you must have questions. All queries will be answered in a timely manner. The first thing for a writer to do is to determine which type of author he or she wants to become. There are two basic types of authors. Type one, is the author who wants fame -- who wants to become well known. They want to become a recognized authority.

Type two, is the author who just wants to sell a ton of books, make a lot of money, and doesn’t care whether or not anyone knows their name. 

 Many authors start out unfocused, and fall into the category of those who did not know that there were two types of authors. As a result, success can be sporadic. With the proper guidance, a writer can save years of frustration. Determining which type of author a writer is can lead to tremendous success.
 

Depending upon the particular writing project writers are working on, they may vacillate between the two types of authors. Writers can share their expertise with the world, or write books which are only used for capital gains.

Basically, you can decide which type of author you want to be before writing each new book.

Once that decision is made, how do you succeed from there?

No matter which type you choose, there are always additional ways to make more money. You can make money through ancillary, or secondary products, and through speaking engagements, which increases the sale of your book.

Ask the Author Coach

Ask the Author Coach

Each week the Author coach answers your questions. Follow the Ask the Author Coach link below to our website and  click on the audio file links to listen to the latest questions and responses.

Ask the Author Coach

Go From Writing Your Book to Thriving As an Author

Go from writing your book to thriving as an author, first let me explain the difference between a writer, and an author.

A writer is someone who writes, whether it is articles, a blog, or a manuscript. An author is a writer who has had their manuscript published. An author has a book that can be bought from a bookseller. An author is able to hold their published book in their hands, and has the satisfaction of knowing that their work has been published. An author is considered an authority on their topic. And by the way, do you know that the first six letters in authority, spells author?

The following is an account of what it felt like for an author friend of mine to see her name on the cover of her book for the first time on a Barnes and Noble shelf.

"The feeling I experienced was the second greatest joy in my life – the first was becoming a Mother. Suddenly my book title and my name seemed to jump off the shelf when I first saw it. I leaped up and down with joy, when a man rounded the corner. He chuckled, as I tried to walk away, but he said I would have to explain that.

I explained it was all about seeing my very first book for sale. He started jumping up and down with me, and around the corner came his wife. She just shook her head, and said she didn't even want to know what that was all about. He grabbed her by her arm and told her what was going on. They wound up buying the book, and I signed it for them. What a great experience that was for me."

I asked my friend, if it’s such a joy, what in the world keeps a writer from taking that first step to becoming an author?

She told me the biggest obstacle many writers face is fear. Some are afraid of failure, some are afraid of success, but most are afraid that they won’t be able to write a book properly. Most are familiar with the fear of failure, but the fear of success often goes unrecognized. When you succeed, your life changes, and that can be scary to deal with. As a coach, I often work with clients who have become so comfortable in their daily routine, that the slightest change unnerves them. Once they learn how to overcome that false premise; it is amazing to watch them grow personally, and professionally.

There are many good potential authors out there who need a nudge in the right direction to the road to success.  

What We Can Do for Your Business

What We Can Do for Your Business:

Author Success International offers business professionals, business owners, and experts an opportunity to expand their resume and increase their revenue by helping our clients to write, publish, and market a nonfiction book highlighting their expertise.

Our Author Success Programme is a 6 week course followed by a weekend conference; this program was designed for the busy professional. Committing a few hours per week in combination with our proven program enables our clients to achieve their goals, complete their manuscript, and add "Author" to their resume.

Our clients are divided into two core groups: 1) the experts (speakers, trainers, individual professionals who can use their book to generate free publicity and media attention) 2) the business owner building their customer and client base (many people in this group use their book as an incentive to sign up). We offer a 100% money back guarantee!

Author Success International (ASI) was created with the serious professional in mind. Our programs are run by successful authors who make their living as authors, editors, and coaches.

We currently offer a wide variety of tools to help our members achieve success. http://www.authorsuccessinternational.com/Author_Success_Programme.html

About Author Success International

Author Success International (ASI) was created for serious writers and authors. We offer innovative solutions for today’s authors, increasing visibility, generating volume book sales, and expanding wealth by building your book business. Our programs are run by successful authors who make their living as authors, editors, and coaches. We currently offer a wide variety of tools to help our members achieve success.  

• Do you dream about becoming a successful author?
• Want to increase your book sales?
• Do you have a book inside of you that needs to be written?
• Need help getting the job done?
• Not sure where to begin? 

If you have answered YES to these questions, then Author Success International is the answer. We offer several programs which have been specifically designed to help writers and authors achieve their goals.

Program descriptions can found on our Author Program page.