Writers Need Money: A Justification for Publishing

We all love to justify our writing.  One way in which we do this is by publishing our writing.  Now, for the most part this is not hard to do, we can write online.  This will in general make some money.  The problem is that this is in general and often, the topic that a writer wants to write about will not justify the writing, and the time, that it takes.

So, it is back to the old drawing board.

You will have to write a book, or something of that style and then publish it.  That is not an easy road to follow, and many a writer can tell you about how hard it is to do.  Everyone wants to publish but precious few do.

Until you begin to look into the business of self-publishing.  This is a place where hundreds if not thousands of people can publish their manuscripts.  For a small fee this is possible, but you will need to learn about other things to have success in the self-publishing world.

No matter which type of publishing you decide you need one thing to continue: Money.

Below are a few points to help you increase your money:

1) Get an editor for your writing.

2) Have a marketing plan

3) Talk up your books.

4) write another book.

5) Make certaint that your book is in both e-book and paperback book.

6) Sell it for a reasonable price.

7) Have a budget for your writing and your book.

8) Stick within that budget.

9) Aim to make a profit with your writing.

Where should you self-publish is possibly one of the easier questions to do with the topic of publishing:

1) You need to be able to use your own ISBN.

2) You can use your own templates for your interior and cover art.

3) It needs to be edited-- by a professional editor of your choice.

4) There is no such thing as packages.

5) You need to have your questions answered. These answers need to be clear.

6) You need choice in the prices you set for your books.

7) Distributions options are in your control.

One of the main things you need to know is that publishing, or self-publishing, means you have to market your work.  This means letting people know you've done something.  Some sort of published writing.

You need to do this for any published book.  You really need to do this for your self-published efforts.  Then, you need to keep on writing.  Never quit.

Have a plan: write a blog before your books come out.  Have a following and a link so that people can purchase your book.  Make it clear and easy for you to do.

Marketing really is about actions.  The more you do the more success will come your way.  This should be your main focus.  That and being a passionate writer.