Comments on: Don’t Write a Book

By: Mark Allison

Mark Allison — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:40:06 +0000

One other thing to consider…

Even though you may be a novice writer, even if this is your first book, it will be compared to the ‘best of the best’ in the genre.

Inevitably this means the critics (and there are many) will rip your book to shreds unless it is oustanding.

If you dont want to be subjected to this type of very harsh criticism, which can often destroy the success of any book – they do not write one. This comes from experience.

By: Mark Allison

Mark Allison — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:35:30 +0000

I wish someone had told me this before I wrote my first book!

I was under the false notion that writing a book would be easy, enjoyable and would make me plenty of money. I was wrong on all accounts.

Writing a book is difficult, frustrating and generally not very profitable – I would not consider doing it again, and would recommend to anyone to consider this very carefully before putting pen to paper.

By: joshua adsit

joshua adsit — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:54:36 +0000

Tony,
I agree. It seems the same parallel exists in the music industry. Major labels hear about great bands from other great bands.

Here is a question.

What percentage of books written with some sort of christian leadership or tone have been written by guys who have ‘established’ themselves and earned credibility; not taking away from their ability to tell a great story..

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By: Before Writing a Book, 6 Points to Consider « Cloud of Witnesses

Before Writing a Book, 6 Points to Consider « Cloud of Witnesses — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 03:35:54 +0000

[...] Tony Morgan shares 6 points to consider before writing a book. Good advice. (HT Michael Hyatt) Since I’ve been involved in several book projects, I’m frequently approached by aspiring writers who are interested in the process. I’m certainly not the expert on getting a book published, but I have learned some things over the last number of years that might be helpful for you. [...]

By: Bob Hostetler

Bob Hostetler — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 12:28:05 +0000

Great post, Tony. I couldn’t agree more. I’ve written 26 books, and I think your most important point is “Start out with something to say.” I would simply add: “….that hasn’t been said.” Far too much of Christian publishing today is simply what I call “feeding the monster,” releasing books that say nothing new…and don’t say it nearly as well as books that have already been written. I wish we could just shut down most of Christian publishing for about a decade so we can all catch up on the great books we haven’t read yet, before writing and publishing more!

By: Jim Gray

Jim Gray — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 06:26:52 +0000

My wife Sharon writes cookbooks and we are on the 2nd one. I would say that unless you have the relationships and people who know you ahead of time, it’s a lot harder. All those people who bought the 1st already want to buy the 2nd. And there’s no money in it. Our best bet has been video and TV.

By: DuAnne Seeley

DuAnne Seeley — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:38:00 +0000

Great post today Tony.

By: Marc Millan

Marc Millan — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:56:19 +0000

This is dope Tony, as with any form of art that is consumed by the public, density and substance are what make any form of work really matter. You pretty much explain in this post in a very creative, honest, realistic way…

By: David Shrock

David Shrock — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:09:22 +0000

Writing for magazines also improves skill for writing a better book. Great points. Write well, write often, build an audience. The book will wait and be better for it.