| 1. Authority - Notice how the word "author" is in | | | | after year. |
| Authority? That's right, being an author makes | | | | 5. Springboard - You are able to branch out to |
| you look like an expert in the topic that you are | | | | different avenues - you can organise seminars |
| writing about. People will look to you for answers | | | | related to writing or your expert topic, be a |
| and even quote you for related topics. Develop a | | | | consultant or sought-after speaker. |
| name for yourself as an expert in your field. Over | | | | 6. High esteem - You join the publishing industry |
| time, you will develop a reputation and may be | | | | and 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 all | | | | management which are lapped up by millions of |
| over the world. It's wonderful to receive | | | | people. |
| feedback from like-minded individuals who have | | | | 7. 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 a | | | | platform to develop a literary reputation for |
| book. From being impregnated with ideas to the | | | | yourself. 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 is | | | | writer 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 the | | | | personal or business website where you sell your |
| monetary. You work hard for a while and get paid | | | | products or services. This will increase business |
| for the rest of your life. Your book royalty is like | | | | and is an effective promotion of your services. |
| an annual bonus from a generous company...year | | | | |