5 Reasons to write a lot of books

Have you already finished a book? Congratulations! That makes you officially an author. Now it’s time to move on to the next book. You may ask yourself why you should keep writing books if you’ve already finished one. We’re so glad you asked. We came up with 5 reasons to write a lot of books.

1. Perfect your craft

What makes you a better writer? You guessed it: writing more. Over time, you’ll find out what works for you and what you’re good at. Maybe you’ll realize that you’re better at writing in first person than in third person. Maybe you’ll figure out the best way to grab your readers’ attention from the start. Chances are you’ll evolve as a writer. In fact, we’re pretty sure that you’ll notice a significant difference between your 1st and 5th book. Even famous authors sometimes admit that their first books are not that good.

2. Build a loyal fan base

In order to make a living as writer, you’ll have to build up a loyal fan base. But in order for people to follow you and buy your books, you have to write more of them. Fortunately, the more books you publish, the easier it will be to spread the word. Generally, people who read a lot will often read more books by the same author if they like another one of their books. This is especially true if you write a series.

3. You will live forever

Technically, it only takes one book to live forever. Everybody knows Margaret Mitchell’s “Gone with the Wind” even though that’s the only title she ever published. However, if you write and publish more books, you’ll increase your chances of being remembered by more people for many years to come.

4. You can’t help it

A really good reason to write more books is the fact that you can’t stop yourself from writing. Once you get the hang of it and get a book finished, you’ll be excited to start another one. And another one. And another one after that.

5. Earn more money

While making money may not be your most important consideration when you’re writing a book, it’s certainly a valid one. The more books you have available for purchase, the more you can sell to your readers. It’s always possible to write one book and become an instant bestseller, but you shouldn’t expect to. The good news is that promoting your books will become easier over time.