Becoming a Best Selling Author

 

Ten Tips to Become a Best Selling Author

The success of a best-selling author can be attributed to many factors, but there are some secrets that
many of them share in common. Here are 10 secrets of best-selling authors that you can use to help you become a better writer and increase the chances of your book becoming a best-seller.

 

1. Read, read, read. It’s no surprise that successful authors read widely and often. Reading not only exposes you to different styles of writing, but it can also give you insight into what readers are looking for in a book. The more you read, the more you’ll be able to incorporate elements into your own writing that will draw readers in.

 

2. Do your research. Many writers find that the more research they do, the easier it is to write their book. Researching the topic you’re writing about can help you to build a strong foundation of knowledge that you can draw on when writing your book.

 

3. Find your own voice. It’s important to find your own voice as a writer and use it to write your book. If you try to sound like someone else, it will show in your writing and can make it difficult for readers to connect with you.

 

4. Make time to write. You can’t just expect to sit down and write a best-selling book overnight, so it’s important to make time for writing. Set aside a few hours each day that are dedicated solely to writing, and commit to writing during those times.

 

5. Don’t get stuck in a rut. It’s easy to get stuck in the same writing pattern and find yourself writing the same thing over and over again. If you find yourself getting stuck, take a break and come back with a fresh perspective.

 

6. Write with emotion. Readers want to feel something when they read your book, so make sure you’re writing with emotion. If something funny happens, make sure that emotion comes through in your writing.

 

7. Make sure your characters are believable and relatable. Readers should be able to relate to the characters in your book, so make sure they’re believable and have some depth to them.

 

8. Don’t be afraid to edit. Editing is an important part of writing and can help you perfect your book before sending it off to publishers or agents. Take the time to edit your work, even if it means cutting out entire chapters or rewriting them entirely.

 

9. Use feedback wisely. Feedback from family, friends and other readers can help you improve your book before sending it out for publication. Listen to the feedback, but don’t let it dictate how you write your book.

 

10. Believe in yourself and your work. Believe that what you’re writing is good and that it has the potential to be great. Don’t be discouraged if the first few attempts at publishing don’t succeed; keep believing in yourself and your work, and eventually you will be successful.

 

By following these 10 secrets of best-selling authors, you will be well on your way to becoming a successful author yourself. Take the time to read widely, research thoroughly and write with emotion, and you will have a much better chance of having your book become a best-seller. Good luck!