Every speaker should write a book. Period. End of story…or the beginning of a new one maybe. When you become a semi-visible speaker, you will be asked by your audience members if you have a book. When you seek speaking gigs, the meeting planner will ask if you are published. When trying to fill your own room for a workshop, it sure helps if you have a book title to use in your promotion of the workshop.
Oddly, there is no test to pass, no credential you have to have, to write a book. Anyone can write one. You could start writing a book right this minute and no one could stop you. You could have it selling on the Internet by tonight and no one could tell you otherwise.
This blog is my way of reporting the goings-on in the industry of writing and speaking for those getting into the business. I’ve found the most sought after speakers and authors for speaking gigs and writing opportunities are both speakers AND authors.
I hope to keep my postings in this blog anonymous. I am a speaker and a published author and know the business. But, if I reveal my identity, my reports would need to be biased as well. Just don’t want any of my business contacts reading something I’ve posted about them and having it come back to haunt me, if you know what I mean.
So, much more coming on this blog. Be sure to sign-up on the rss feed for updates and have a great week.
