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Authorship: Researching Your Topic and Determining Your Goal
Writing and publishing a book on your topic can grow your business in exciting, new ways. Some marketers, online entrepreneurs, and small business owners use books to grow their platforms, increase their income, and even develop a fan base. When it comes to authorship, researching your topic and determining your goal is crucial, before you ever write a word.
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You can write and publish books to create an additional source of passive income in your business, too. Use these to boost your credibility and heighten your visibility, making it easy for you to become a sought-after speaker or well-paid consultant.
You might think that writing and publishing a book is a difficult process but it’s not. In fact, the journey to becoming a published author can be fun and enjoyable if you know what to do. Here’s how to get started…
Determine the Goal for Your Book
Before you write a single word or start researching your topic, take some time to consider what you want to accomplish with your book. This is the most important step you can do so you don’t want to skip it.