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As we build this resource by sharing sage advice from successful writers and authors, it will serve to help build your writing skills and your effectiveness as a writer and author.
When you first upload your books to Amazon it allows you to choose two browse categories. After your book is published, you can request them to add it to another 8 or so categories. Some will tell you can have a maximum of 10 categories, while others say you can go higher. I have found it a challenge to find more than 10 categories for my books.
There are several steps to the process. First off, login to your Kindle Direct Publishing account and click on the Bookshelf link.
You’re asking two separate, but distinct questions.
I would suggest changing your identity from ‘writer’ to ‘author.’
According to Wikipedia: Author vs Writer We often use the words author and writer interchangeably. But indeed, both these words are quite different. A writer is a person who writes a book, article, or any literary piece, while an author is essentially the person who originates the idea, plot, or content of the work being written.
1. Follow your passion. If you are passionate about your subject, bring others along with you in your writing. The old saying comes to mind 'you can't push a rope.' Your books should bring your reader on a journey of discovery with you, not pushing them where they may not want to go.
2. Find a group of like-minded individuals. Look for local writers/authors groups. They may have an on-line or community get-togethers. Meetup can be a great source of local writers/authors groups.
3. Believe in yourself and your creative work. It was only after writing and self-publishing five books that I started calling myself Author, Writer & Speaker. I have come to the realization that I am not as good as many however, I am significantly better than most at those three activities.
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