iUniverse Offers 6 Tips on How To Become a Published Author in 2013

Author Solutions, Inc. (ASI) Senior Vice-President Keith Ogorek, who self-published his first book in 2007, gives 6 tips on publishing your book. He also encourages writers to become self-published authors. ASI is the parent company of iUniverse.

Below are his tips.

1. Set a date you want to hold a finished copy of your book—Before you start, pick a date on which you want to hold the first copy of your completed book. Choose a significant day like your 50th birthday, your wedding anniversary or a day that coincides with a life event like a speaking engagement.
2. Pay attention to the best time/place for writing productively—Write when you are most productive. One author found that he worked best in the morning, stating that he could get more done in the hour between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. than he could in the three hours between 2 and 5 p.m.
3. Set a schedule that will allow you to hit your target date—So you’ve decided that you work best late at night. Block off that time as your time for writing and stick to it. Make writing just another part of your daily routine, like eating breakfast or taking a shower.
4. Make yourself accountable to someone for finishing your book—Designate someone who will hold you accountable for reaching your goal. It can be a friend or family member or someone familiar with the process. Oftentimes, publishing professionals can serve in this role. A firm but gentle hand can be all the encouragement you need to stay on track.
5. Have a plan for promoting your book once it’s finished—This can serve two purposes. First and foremost, from a practical standpoint, marketing your book effectively can be the most important step in getting it into the hands of thousands of interested readers. Secondly, as a creative person, cooking up innovative and exciting ways for promoting your work once it’s completed can drive you to remain focused on the job at hand.