Author Popular Books
Authoring popular books presents both pros and cons for researchers. It will increase your visibility as an authority in your field, making it easier for you to get the attention of important lay audiences and even your colleagues, but it requires the discipline to spend years researching, writing, and going through the long publishing process. To be successful, a book must be based on a marketable idea that features having something new to say, telling an engaging story, and having a broader point. For researchers, collaborating with a professional writer has both advantages and pitfalls. Writing a book requires the literary equivalent of training for a marathon. It will also require attracting an agent or publisher, which involves writing a query letter and proposal. Authoring a book also means committing to publicizing it.