For the MyFriendAlexa challenge this year, I will be sharing my journey with writing, ebooks, and self-publishing on KDP.
At various times I have written about them. But this series during My Friend Alexa is going to be a significant update for 2021.My Friend Alexa is my favorite Blogchatter Blogging Challenge.But before I get started on this journey, there’s a necessary disclaimer.
Disclaimer: I share what works for me in this journey. Results will vary.
If you are part of My Friend Alexa, you are already writing and know its excellent benefits. I even wrote a book about it. You can listen to a few chapters from the audiobook here.
I am sharing book two in my Krishna Mishra series, just for you . It’s free for a Limited Time.
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So Why Write an ebook?
1) If you are blogging and want to build your authority, writing a book helps. Suppose you’re going to get the word out about your expertise without blowing your horns with paid ads. In that case, writing a super helpful ebook for your audience will be perfect.
But isn’t that why you started to blog?
Oh yes. The point is that blogging involves many things. Still, a blog post is not enough to really go into the details of a particular topic. You can just touch a few of them at the most. Plus, reading online takes time, data and is not always convenient. But a pdf or if your books on Kindle then anyone can read anytime.
2)Writing, after all, is a beautiful way to communicate.
3)Plus, it’s an heirloom for your kids. You want them to learn to write too, maybe?
4)A family story.
5)A milestone.
6)Possible passive income.
7) A chance to help people all over the world.
8) Sometimes you need to write a book to understand where you are coming from. It’s a journey inside your mind and coming up knowing yourself better. Whatever type of book you want to write, before talking about it, can you write it?
A book is something people understand. A blog still may need explaining. Plus, you may attract a publisher who will sign you up (that’s a dream for many).Or a movie producer or maybe even a web series. In this world, the sky is the limit.
But it’s the book that needs to be written.
Can you write it?
5 Reasons you must write a book
You have a story inside you. (We all do )
You want to spread awareness about a topic you feel passionate about.
You want to teach something you are good at and which others will be helped by.
You always wanted to be a writer.
You want to build authority in a particular niche.
A combination of all these.
One reason you shouldn’t write a book
You want to tick writing a book off your list.
Writing this for MyFriendAlexa .
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Srikanth says
Very valid points and reasons to write a book penning memories..
Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) says
Yes
A Rustic Mind says
Somebody once told me’ Don’t write to get published’ and it has stuck to me since
Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) says
We find what we seek.So too in writing Writing is a very personal thing and publishing more public.
rakhiparsai11984 says
I have been contemplating on writing an ebook for a long now.
Mayuri Nidigallu says
The natural next step for a lot of bloggers is graduating to becoming an Author. Your informative post has described just why.
Tina Sequeira says
Agree to all the reasons why you must write an Ebook. I would highly recommend it too, Dr. Amrita! #MyFriendAlexa #TinaPicks
Archana says
Very insightful pointers! I liked the most where you said that do not write book just to tick off your list.
myworldwitheira says
I did want to bring together some articles that I wrote into a book but somehow skipped it. Will try to get it done.
Shalzz says
I have been meaning to write an ebook for quite some time now. Your post might give me the push I need.
Deepa says
As an eBook author, I completely agree with all the points you shared. It is a good way to show the authority in a subject.
Cindy Dsilva says
Yes I am a combination of all of the above. Do read my e-books and let me know what you feel about them.
Bhawna Shah says
You always motive others through your words to do something out of the box. This post is like that.
Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) says
Thats so nice of you to say Bhawna.Thank you.
Anicca (@AniccaIn) says
It is an informative post. Am sure it will be helpful for aspiring authors.
Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) says
I hope so too.
jainnehas says
surely your pointers are amazing. Looking forward to read your book.
Varsh says
I’ve been meaning to bring together my collection of short stories and after reading your post I feel motivated to work towards it more intently. Indeed, we all have a story within us.
Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) says
Yes .Thats something I believe in.
Neerja Bhatnagar says
Interesting read packed with information. It’s motivational too. I am thinking of writing a book. Thanks Amrita for sharing this.
Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) says
Glad this is helpful.
Ginia says
Bringing together an ebook is a wonderful feeling. Its so true that there is a story inside all of us.
Sadvika Kylash says
Glad you shared. Even I am an author of an eBook. And glad that I could come up with it. Good points you have mentioned.
Swati Khatri says
That’s so true
A book is a personal reflection.
And one should not write it just to tick it off the bucket list.
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Geethica says
Hey Amrita, I absolutely agree that an ebook attracts wide variety of audience and we may add more details into an ebook as compared to blog. Time to collate chapters for another ebook then.
Suchita says
I love how you have highlighted that writing is a beautiful way to communicate. I always say that when I write, the one person I’m talking to is myself. Until I don’t write it down, I won’t remember it.
Ninu Nair says
Indeed this is a very informative post! And gives me enough reasons to start thinking on lines of writing an e-book.
MeenalSonal says
Amrita, thanks for sharing the pointers one can think to write the book. And must tell you you are on roll with publishing the ebooks. You inspire us to write more.
Anuradha Sowmyanarayanan says
Interesting to read about writing and walking.
Your blogroll encourages to write an e-book.
yogitaamitjoshi says
I agree we all do have a story inside. I wrote an ebook once and that feeling was just amazing โฅ๏ธ
Madhu Bindra says
You have shared some good points. The readers of a blog and a book are different. We should try reaching all kinds. I have read a lot about your books and will surely check them out.
Harshita Nanda says
Totally agree with all your points, mainly point number 5, we all have a story inside us
Adi Sathe says
Best of luck for the upcoming fourth book of Krishna Mishra Series!!!
Siddhant Agarwal says
Lovely post!
Samarpita ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ธ (@BookLuster) says
I am quite looking forward to reading your insights on this series, am sure there will be a lot to learn for me.