#AreYouAWriter?

In my work, I make contact with many people who want to write/are writing/have written a book. Writing a book is a tremendously difficult, satisfying exercise which requires passion and dedication.

Writing a book also requires expertise and talent. Many people have brilliant ideas to share with the world and thank goodness they do share. We learn from books: they solve our problems, they inform us about topics that interest us and books entertain us. Books are a vital element in our society, but only the good ones succeed.

Why do some books appeal while others are one hit wonders that sell a few copies and then disappear? The simple answer is: quality. A book must be well written in order to have lasting power and to outsell its competitors.

Authors must be able to communicate, which is a special skill. Some people have a natural affinity for language and grammar, but others must learn language skills. Yes, you can learn to write with power and clarity. Good writing grabs the reader and then keeps the reader riveted. Boring writing, or writing with a poor understanding of the structure of grammar, loses the reader's interest very quickly. There are many books written on almost any subject, so the books that resonate with the reader are the most appealing.

So, before you embark on the writing of a book and expect to have it published with success, make sure that your writing skills fall into the excellence category. Yes, you will still require an editor because no one can successfully edit their own work, but you will elevate your book into a more-likely-to-succeed category.

And, you will definitely make our lives at Ink Tree, more pleasant. It's not fun to inform someone who is glowing with pride about their book that it just does not make the grade.

Denise

www.inktreemarketing.com
www.publishacookbook.com