Many people read books, but many fewer write books. Is this because writing is a gift belonging to only a few individuals? Sure, there are great writers who do have a special gift with words. Ernest Hemingway. Thomas Wolfe. Then again, it's often said, everyone has a book inside them. Sometimes it takes a while, perhaps most of adulthood, before their book burbles to the surface of consciousness as a viable idea. If you want to write books, or just one, all you have to do is start writing.
Sounds too simple, you say.. Surely there's more to it than that. Well, yes and no. If you have the desire to write books, you're halfway there. Passion is required. Then you need your subject.
Over the span of your lifetime, there are surely several subjects which have fascinated you and about which you've gained some knowledge. Maybe you were brought up with lots of family pets, learning how to care for them and picking up old time cures from Grandma, continuing your interest into adulthood and your own kid's pets. You may not know it, but there are a lot of people out there who would love to learn from you. There's a good reason to write books.
Hobbies that span a lifetime are often good non-fiction candidates. If you grew up in the country, going on annual mushroom hunts with your family, you had hands-on experience, learning every little thing about recognizing the edible from the poisonous, environments of different mushrooms and where that secret place can be found, abundant with mushrooms every fall. There you go. Another excuse to write books.
Many Moms are talented storytellers, enchanting generations of children with their original tales which keep the kids on the edge of their seats at every telling. If this is you, you should write books for children. Children's books are a huge market in publishing.
Sure, you say, I'd love to write books, but I have no talent with words. If you have the knowledge, there are many ways to attain your goal – to write books.
There are talented editors who can help you organize your material and edit your work. You can also hire a ghostwriter, who can put your thoughts to words, in your “voice”. You may even know someone who does write and would volunteer their services to get you going.
If you have passion and a subject, you can find a way to get it done. Writing is a satisfying, therapeutic occupation. If you want to write books, all you need to do is start writing. Work every day and before you know it, you'll have a completed book. Good Luck to you!
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