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Benefits of Being an Author

August 29, 2008 by Pearlin Siow

author.jpgApart from the immense joy of seeing your words come to live and sitting pretty in major bookstores, being an author has the below benefits:

1. Authority – Notice how the word “author” is in Authority? That’s right, being an author makes you look like an expert in the topic that you are writing about. People will look to you for answers and even quote you for related topics. Develop a name for yourself as an expert in your field. Over time, you will develop a reputation and may be sought out by others for your expertise.

2. Creative exchange – Share your creativity, opinions, talents and interests with people from all over the world. It’s wonderful to receive feedback from like-minded individuals who have connected with your words.

3. Satisfaction – It is incredibly gratifying to birth a book. From being impregnated with ideas to the end result of holding your “baby” in your hands, the journey may have ups and downs but is nothing short of exhilarating!

4. Passive income – The rewards extend to the monetary. You work hard for a while and get paid for the rest of your life. Your book royalty is like an annual bonus from a generous company…year after year.

5. Springboard – You are able to branch out to different avenues – you can organize seminars related to writing or your expert topic, be a consultant or sought-after speaker.

6. High esteem
– You join the publishing industry and people hold this circle in high regard. Every year, publishers churn out thousands of books on a myriad of topics from relationships to business management which are lapped up by millions of people.

7. Build your literary reputation – Writing a well established and respected book, gives you the platform to develop a literary reputation for yourself. As your literary reputation develops, your chances of acquiring work as a freelance writer or selling your work will also improve.

8. Boost business – Link your book to your personal or business website where you sell your products or services. This will increase business and is an effective promotion of your services.

Pearlin Siow is author of business motivational book, Boss of Me! which features 20 outstanding entrepreneurs in Singapore. For more business information, go to her blog, www.bossofmesingapore.blogspot.com. Boss of Me! is available on Amazon.com for $15.

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