Why do writers write? Some might answer, “Because they must.” I believe writers write because they want someone to read what they’ve written. They write because they want to touch someone with their words. They write because they want to reach out through their work and make others cry or laugh, learn something or […]
Why Blog a Book? It Can Give You Expert Status (Part 3)
Expert status constitutes one spoke in an author’s platform. Publishers purchase nonfiction books from authors they perceive as experts in their fields. According to Techorati.com 56 percent of all bloggers say their blog has helped them or their companies establish a position as a thought leader within an industry. Additionally, 58 percent say they are […]
Why Blog a Book? You Get Exposure and Build “Platform” (Part 2)
You Get Exposure and Build “Platform” Many writers enjoy spending time alone in their “lonely garret” with only the company of a hot cup of coffee or tea and a computer (or a pad of paper and pencil). In fact, that’s what most writer’s like best. To become a published nonfiction author, however, you […]
Why Blog a Book? You Can Publish As You Write (Part 1)
Before we begin the real “business” of blogging a book—or deciding if you have a book to blog, let’s take a look at the advantages of blogging a book rather than simply writing a book. Of course, if you write a book you have two options: You can self-publish it in some form, which includes […]
Why I Decided to Start a Blog on How to Blog a Book
I have way too many nonfiction book projects started and not finished. I even have one novel manuscript tucked away in a filing cabinet as well, even though my expertise lies with nonfiction books. So, why would I want to start a blog that would force me to begin writing another book? And why would […]