Writers are
either born or made. It could be both, you know. Whether you are a born or
trained writer, passion is the bottom-line.
Money is
good. But, ideas come before money. Therefore, your ideas, talent, skill, knowledge,
experience, etc can bring you good fortune over time. This is only if you are
ready to share what you know and can do with the world.
There are a
thousand and one ways of marketing yourself, talent, skill and experiences. Off
course, you could name some of them. Aspiring to becoming a world class writer
is just one of them.
However, in this global age and stage, it is not
about writing to impress, but writing to sell yourself, product and service.
So, if you, as an aspiring writer, if
you are not one already, cannot solve a problem, give information, add value to
your readers, or give insight into the specific problems or challenges people
are facing, I am afraid you are not on the right direction.
Secondly,
forget about looking for money to publish your books. You can publish e-copies and still sell. You could even
contribute articles for publications in some sites or create your blogs.
Some couple
of months back, I wrote a book: How to
make money as a writer. I sold some electronic and hard copies and made some
residual income along the line.
To be honest
with you, my friends, if you are thinking making quick money over night, forget
about becoming a writer.
But, one of
my many mentors, Johnson Ikube, chief
executive officer of JI Global Solutions Limited, Lagos, Nigeria inspired me
recently. He told me to do a review of the book.
Ikube is one
person I have deep respect and admiration for. So, I am presently reviewing the
book and it will eventually come out bigger, better and more value added.
My book is still available for N500 e-copy
and N1000 for the bind copy, minus the cost of posting. So, feel free to
contact me for a copy, if you are still interested.
As I said
earlier, we are going to partner together one way or the other for good.
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