From A Writer's POV
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I spoke to several authors and business owners over the past few weeks to get their thoughts on why so many authors decide to become business owners after publishing their book. If you notice, there are a lot of authors that become publishers, editors, reviewers etc. They end up going into business for themselves. These authors end up publising their own book and providing the service they were looking for and starting their own company.

There are many reason why authors take this route. I am a published author and I now provide a literary service. My reason is to give back what I couldn't find as an author. Some people do it because they want to run their own business. Some people do it because they are leaders and have always dreamed to give back. View below some responses to why authors become business owners.

Veola Carter

Business: The L.U.C.K.Y. {Learning through an Unselfish Commitment to Kids & Youth}

Been in business since: June 2004

"I believe, that many authors are going into the business of providing a literary service because.... the importance of our country and world's fight against the childhood and youthful 'illiteracy war' can and should NEVER be underestimated."

Sharisma K. Smith

Business: Faithful Foundations-My debut work/publishing soon!

Been in Business since: January 2009

"Because authors have realized their talent has profitable benefits, not only monetarily but also for self-gratification purposes as well as outsourcing literary knowledge to others.-Sharing is Caring!"

Going into business for yourself is always the next step for authors. I don't know a published author that doesn't take the next step of getting into the literary field.

To be in this field, your can't be in it for the money. You can't wake up everyday and say I need to do this for the money. Anyone who is an author first has a passion. We love to write, we got some things to take and we are dedicated. No writer writes for the money. They write because they love it. You must then have a giving heart. You have to want to give back; help people get to the next level in their career.

If you are looking to get started in business after publishing your book my advice is to research your field. There are so many people that go into business with their eyes wide shut. Stay focused on what your goal is. Also, find a mentor. Find someone that can help you get into the business, someone who knows what their talking about.

I went into business because I wanted to give back. I wanted to give something to those that love to write just as much as I do. At the end of the day, my goal is to help and give back. I have so much knowledge. Why hold it in?

As a business owner that provides a literary service and still works as a published author, ask yourself, what do you do it for?

Comments(1):

1. Touching the lives of others

   Writing is definitely something that comes from within...I say it's God given. Anything we do with ease is a gift. The gift is accompanied by passion. The passion is accompanied by a desire to make a difference in the lives of others. I feel good when I write, it feels as natural as breathing and I do so desire to impact others in a positive way; and share all that has been bottled up for too long.

   Monday, November 02, 2009 LADY