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These 4 Powerful Reasons to Write a Book Proposal and Find a Publisher Are What Wise Self-Improvement Gurus Favor

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

A Special Memo On SELF-IMPROVEMENT:
From One Gutsy Consultant to Another

If you believe in self-improvement, then you should believe in books, because nearly all improvements that we have observed down through history have been caused by the written word. Books have a tendency toward changing the attitudes of people. And, as more people read a book (or books about a particular topic), the change becomes universal.

If you want to make a difference in other people’s lives regarding Self-Improvement then you should look at writing a book that shares positive experiences.

Every writer you’ll talk to has their own opinion about “how to write a book”. Some even have two or three.

Some will tell you to begin by writing a book proposal, others will say that using book writing software did the trick for them.

It is very important to know “how to start writing a book proposal and looking for a literary agent”, but the real driving force for a business person are the motivations to write a book.

Each person has many reasons for writing a book, says business adviser to authors DrProactive Randy Gilbert, but there are 4 that almost everyone has in common. The best way to satisfy those reasons it to a build a business around the book so that it makes money as it becomes a bestseller.

It can make you a bestselling author, and a millionaire at the same time, which is why DrProactive named “bestselling business”. Working quickly and starting to write a book proposal that has a business created as an integral part of it, is a smart thing to do.

If you want to write a book, then see if one or more of these benefits will motivate you.

#1 – Having a Book Gives You Instant Credibility
There is no substitute for the kind of credibity you receive by having “Best-Selling Author” in your bio. It will immediately differentiate you and elevate you above other speakers. Because “you wrote the book on it”, you’ll receive Celebrity Status and recognition in your subject area. Very few other speakers can claim this highest level of “authority.”

#2 – Sell Lots of Books and You Will Have Your Own Sales Force Around the World
When your book becomes a New York Times bestseller it will get into more stores, which is like having a huge sales force, because people will be introduced to you and your products all across the globe. And, as they read your book, they are being convinced to have you give them more information specifically for their group. Plus you’ll discover that your book sells everything and everything sells your book.

#3 – Being a Bestselling Author Means Easy Access to Media That is Worth Millions of Advertising Dollars
Doors will open to interview on the radio, in magazines and newspapers, and even on TV. This is the most cost effective advertising known to man. And, these interviews are even better than just free advertising, because everyone views you as the expert, not another ad buyer.

#4 - Building Other Products Around Your Book Will Multiply Your Income
You’ll get a wider (and almost endless) variety of speaking opportunities when you have products and services to sell. You will be requested to speak from the platform at major events that are put on by other entrepreneurs who want to increase their profits when you sell your high-ticket products. When word gets around that you made lots of money for an organizer (the same amount you make for yourself), then you’ll be invited to speak at other events.

SUMMARY:

Now that you know that writing a book proposal and getting a publisher pays high dividends, there is no excuse for not taking action. Every reason for writing a book is important and should be good enough to get you started.

Caller Helps to Validate Author’s Work

Sunday, September 20th, 2009

stop gingivitis

Today, I received a very gratifying phone call. It was from a man who has read my book on gum disease. He said that it was very good and that it has helped him a lot. His gum tissue is becoming healthier, he said it is really working.

I can not begin to tell you how important it is for an author to get this kind of feedback. This is particularly true for a non-fiction work. The topic is no game and it is not the construction of a fantasy world. Therefore, when people get real world benefit, it is very satisfying.

This man told me about how he had solved his problems with heart disease and glaucoma in the past. He is very alternative health oriented and quite aware of what is out there. We talked a good deal about health care and how it is delivered and how very valid and powerful therapies seem to be buried from the mainstream.

Things are changing however. With the Internet it is possible to spread knowledge that would have remained in very isolated pockets in the past. However, to create a paradigm shift is not something that is easily accomplished.

It takes the efforts of many, many people most of the time. Unfortunately, that old saying: "You don’t know what you don’t know", is very true.

This is one of the major drawbacks to being human: You cannot see or know it all. That means we all can easily become the victims of our own lack of knowledge. I believe that the book, Zhuan Falun, touches on this truth in it’s opening statement.

Some of the tools that I have found useful in my struggle against gum disease are the Hydro Floss oral irrigator and a water ozonator. When you purchase a HydroFloss be sure to shop around for the best deal.

Author: DS.

Disclaimer: This article is for information and entertainment purposes only. It does not intend to render advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have or think you might have gum disease or any other health problem, visit your periodontist or physician for advice, diagnosis and treatment. The USFDA has not evaluated statements about products in this article.