The writer is an unusual and interesting profession. It seems that writers are people of choice. In fact, anyone can write and publish a book today. Moreover, even publishing a book is not required – you can create an electronic version and sell it over the Internet.

Writers can be different: some write fiction, others – business books, third – technical. What is closer to you, then choose for creativity.

The essence of the profession of a writer

Create interesting books that are in demand on the market. The more circulation of your works – the more money you earn, the more famous, larger publishers will want to work with you.

Basic skills that require work as a writer:

Deep knowledge of your subject, both theory and practice;
The ability to express ideas and thoughts in an interesting and clear way;
The ability to find interesting topics for books that can attract many people.

Desirable knowledge, skills, abilities:

Easy and simple syllable;
Literate language.

Main clients
Publishing houses.
Books can be sold directly to readers through the Internet, for example, on your site.

Writers’ fees
On average, publishing houses pay 10% of the wholesale price of a copy. Usually retailers make a markup of 100% on books. Thus, roughly the author receives about 5% of the cost of a book on the shelf. Beginning writers can expect to issue a book with circulation of 2000-4000 copies.
It is possible to sell books directly through the Internet, setting the price by yourself.

If you become a popular writer and are able to sell 100-200 thousand copies of your works, your fees can reach very serious figures.

How to become a writer?

There are two ways to become a writer. The first is to come up with an idea for a new book and offer it to publishing houses. If they are interested in it, they will conclude a contract with you and will take on most of the trouble to produce and distribute the book. You will have to write a brilliant text. The manuscript can be sent through the websites of publishing houses. Choose to send the application of large and reputable companies.

The second way to become a writer is to write a book and try to sell it yourself via the Internet. In this case, you will need skills in e-commerce. In the second case, the income may be much higher than in the first. The disadvantage of the second approach is that you will have to invest your own money in creating a book as a product and promoting it.