21 Questions Aspiring Authors Ask and the Answers to Them

In this book, Ini Akpan, a seasoned publisher, editor and ghostwriter who has helped influential Africans tell their stories for over ten years, dispenses her knowledge freely by responding to real questions from real people who aspire to write their own books.

There are 21 questions in this 77-page book and these questions are divided into three sections viz: What to do before writing, What to do while writing, and What to do after writing. They include questions like,

• Where do I start and how do I stay consistent?
• How do I know my book is worth publishing? How do I know if my idea is strong enough to build a book around? How can I tell whether my idea has enough depth, conflict, or value to sustain an entire book, not just a blog post or short story?
• Should I self-publish or pursue traditional publishing and how do I decide wisely? What factors (goals, budget, control, timelines) should influence that decision?
• How do I write an autobiography that will be funny and interesting enough for people to read and refer to others?
• How do I structure my manuscript so it reads professionally from the start? I’m asking about organization—chapters, flow, pacing, and logical progression, so the book doesn’t feel scattered or confusing.
• How do I develop compelling, marketable content without losing my authentic voice? How can I write something that appeals to readers and sells well, while still sounding like me and staying true to my message?
• How do I know the book I have written is ready to be published? 

Do you want to get to get real, practical, experience-based and context-relevant answers to the nagging questions that have stopped you from becoming a published author? Dive into this book and get the answers you need and deserve. You're welcome.