Get Published! Make Money by Writing Self-help Books



Posted: Saturday, November 20, 2010

by Carmen Berry
http://www.carmenberry.com



Then I've got some great news for you! You can take this opportunity to write a self-help book proposal and get a publishing contract! You really can do this. And I'll tell you why.

Self-help books sell in any economy, even in the one we're going through right now. In fact, self-help books sell especially well in this economy. Why? Because when people lose their jobs, their homes and their dreams-well, it gets their attention. What worked before won't work now. They start looking for new and innovative solutions to these new and confusing problems. Each twist in our ever-changing world creates even more ways people need help (how to use the Internet, create a web site or self-publish your self-help book.) Sales might fall off in other genres, but self-help books are still bought by the millions.

In times like these, it is all the more critical than ever to stand out from the crowd so that you can attract the clients and customers you want for your business. As long as you are unpublished, your primary source of new clients or customers is limited to referrals from current or past clients, and colleagues in your area. And if you advertise, you already know how much ad space costs!

With a published book with your name on it , you have an expanding network of readers who learn of your expertise. Having significantly benefited from your book, your readers can recommend it (and your services) to their friends and colleagues. Why? Because now you are a published expert!

Enjoying a marked increase in the number of people interested in your services is not the only financial advantage of becoming a published author. In addition, new streams of income can develop through speaking engagements and trainings you provide. Of course, it's important to mention that you'll also be receiving royalties from your book sales! It's quite possible that you'll earn back your investment even before your book is published by the advance you will receive. Add to that the additional income after your book is published. While economic experts argue about the benefits and dangers of investing in the stock market, you have the opportunity to invest in yourself-the best investment you have!

We all know that a published book is one of the most powerful business tools available . A book in hand validates your expertise and credibility with colleagues and clients alike. What stands in between you and your first published book? For many aspiring authors the problem is as simple as not knowing how to turn their innovative ideas into lucrative book publishing deals. They don't know where to start or how to professionally package their ideas.

And here's even better news--Publishers are always looking for new authors who can write bestselling self-help books. Editors are out there competing with each other trying to sign up new and potentially profitable authors. And the great thing about writing self-help books is that you don't have to write a manuscript! All you need is a proposal. It's a fraction of the work of writing an entire book. If they love your proposal, you'll get an advance check before you start writing your book. You will have money in the bank and advancing your career.

Let me tell you one more benefit of writing self-help books-you get to help thousands of people! The goal of a self-help book is to help people solve their problems . You can't say that about any other kind of book. Fiction and other non-fiction books are written to entertain and inform. But self-help books are written to give people new insight and skills so that their lives will be greatly improved.

They want to know how to feed their families on a budget, how to re-package themselves to land a new job, how to invest their savings during a time of uncertainty, how to get a great deal on children's clothing, how to enjoy themselves when there's little money in the bank. These issues are added to all of the usual things people want to know like how to face tough life transitions and enjoy the good ones (planning a wedding, having a baby, buying a first home.) The list goes on and on and on.

I personally love being a self-help book writer for this reason. I contribute to the lives of millions of people through my books, something I suspect you would like to do too. If you're ready to help people on a massive scale and also contribute to your own bank account, writing self-help books may be perfect for you.
To learn how to get your book published download your free article, “The 3 Most Important Questions You Must Answer to Land a Book Contract a the www.carmenreneeberry.com/untitled16.html

Carmen Berry, MSW is a New York Times bestselling author who has taught aspiring authors how to get published for 10 years. She draws from her successes but also the many mistakes she has made over the past 25 years so that her clients can avoid making common-sense blunders that many first-time authors make. She works with clients who love helping people such as mental health professionals, educators, medical professionals, pastors, fitness experts and craft enthusiasts.

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