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Tuesday, October 04, 2005

7 Compelling Reasons to Get Your Name on a Book Cover

BY MICHELLE MCGEE-JONES

Have you ever considered writing a book? If so, maybe you’ve already established firmly in mind your exact purpose for becoming an author. Your reasons may match one or more of those below. Or perhaps you could add yours to the list. Nevertheless, with some 65,000 books being published in the United States yearly, there is overwhelming attraction to joining the ranks of authors.

Reason 1: Renown - Did you know that Martha Stewart (Entertaining), Harvey McKay (Swim With the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive), and Tom Peters (In Search of Excellence), were virtually unknown until they became authors? It’s no wonder. Authoring a book heightens your credibility, elevates your prestige and dubs you an expert. It could open the door to television, radio, and newspaper interviews. (You will, however, have to get out there and stimulate media attention.) Having a book with your name on it may also attract public speaking engagements and other business opportunities. It affords you a chance to bask in the spotlight!

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