Why You Should Be An Indie AuthorAnd what you already have to offer readers.

If you think you can’t write a book, think again. If you maintain a blog, are passionate about a hobby, contribute to message boards, or often post helpful status updates you probably already have enough content to fill a book.

If…

You’re the go-to person when friends need advice.

Your kids beg you to tell them another one of your original fairytales.

Your poetry has received rave reviews.

Then you’re well on your way to becoming a published author.

Your Hobby:

Share your knowledge and know-how with readers. Add photos and/or simple line drawings.

Your Advice:

Either Q&A format or essays will have readers purchasing your book to get the answers they need.

Your Blog:

If you’ve had your blog for a while, you probably have plenty of content to turn into a book. Add a little more if necessary.

Your Recipes:

Busy moms, in particular, are always searching for easy, inexpensive kid-friendly recipes. Add some cute anecdotes and you’re in business!

Your Poetry:

If you have a way with words and have a drawer full of poetry turn your powerful prose into a book.

Your Expertise:

If you have a specific skill or area of expertise share it with your readers.

Your Short Stories:

An active imagination can produce some interesting scenarios. Turn your daydreams into a book of short stories.

Your Children’s Stories:

If you’ve been telling your own homespun fairytales to your children, share them with your readers. If you’re artistic, you can add your own illustrations. If not, ask a talented friend to collaborate.

Your Child-Rearing Experience:

If you’ve raised children, you’ve gained tons of experience along the way. Share your parental knowhow with readers. Throw in some anecdotes, Erma Bombeck-style, and readers will appreciate your light-hearted attitude.

Your Extreme Couponing Skills:

Saving money has become a passion for frugal families. If you’re an experienced coupon clipper readers will love hearing about your tips and techniques for saving money on everyday household items. This is truly an art form and many people want to get in on the action.

You might find that you need just a little more content to fill a book, if so you can:

Interview someone with experience in your book’s subject. From there you can include the actual interview, or you can write content and add your expert’s quotes. The internet has a wealth of information on just about any subject. Conduct online research and summarize your findings in your own words. Explaining a technical subject in layman’s terms works well here.

By now your imagination should be super-charged with several marketable ideas for your new book. Congratulations!

And, speaking of marketing…

When you’re finished writing, editing, formatting and uploading your Indie book remember that you’re far from finished. You have to market your book too. Here’s some valuable advice on marketing your Indie book:

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