Benefits of Being an Author

1. Authority - Notice how the word "author" is inafter year.
Authority? That's right, being an author makes5. Springboard - You are able to branch out to
you look like an expert in the topic that you aredifferent avenues - you can organise seminars
writing about. People will look to you for answersrelated to writing or your expert topic, be a
and even quote you for related topics. Develop aconsultant or sought-after speaker.
name for yourself as an expert in your field. Over6. High esteem - You join the publishing industry
time, you will develop a reputation and may beand people hold this circle in high regard. Every
sought out by others for your expertise.year, publishers churn out thousands of books on
2. Creative exchange - Share your creativity,a myriad of topics from relationships to business
opinions, talents and interests with people from allmanagement which are lapped up by millions of
over the world. It's wonderful to receivepeople.
feedback from like-minded individuals who have7. Build your literary reputation - Writing a well
connected with your words.established and respected book, gives you the
3. Satisfaction - It is incredibly gratifying to birth aplatform to develop a literary reputation for
book. From being impregnated with ideas to theyourself. As your literary reputation develops,
end result of holding your "baby" in your hands,your chances of acquiring work as a freelance
the journey may have ups and downs but iswriter or selling your work will also improve.
nothing short of exhilarating!8. Boost business - Link your book to your
4. Passive income - The rewards extend to thepersonal or business website where you sell your
monetary. You work hard for a while and get paidproducts or services. This will increase business
for the rest of your life. Your book royalty is likeand is an effective promotion of your services.
an annual bonus from a generous company...year