My story today is about the world of writing and what it takes to become a published author. When I first started my career in my middle twenties, I was raw, inexperienced, and an unbeliever.
My Personal Love Story.
I loved reading as well as writing. Considering the frustration of not being able to write an entire book, I have to say I loved reading more than writing. But there was a desire to write that wouldn’t quit.
My True Story.
Technically, I was enrolled in the School of Hard Knocks. This is a school with thousands of students, but no campus, no administrative offices, no mailing address, no teacher, and no curriculum. It is a school where the student learns by trial and error, mostly error. There is no graduation ceremony, no certificate, and no counselors. And no real success.
It is a school where its students often learn the wrong thing. Failure is inbred, and the writer is frustrated.
A Foundation to the Future.
It is with that history in mind that I set out to establish my writing course which is now known as Basic Authors Training or B.A.T. to many of you. Having been through the School of Hard Knocks and having to relearn or more appropriately unlearn what I thought I knew was something I did not want anyone else to have to endure.
Teresa (aka Tess) and I launched T&R Independent Books in 2014 with the goal of publishing our own books. Although quickly challenged by my heart attack and her bouts with cancer to name a few obstacles we set about the business of publishing . That involved buying the rights to my own books from the publishers. A few were simply unpublished, but most were transferred to T&R Independent Books, laying a foundation for growth.
Today, I am not only an author, but I am also a publisher, teacher, and coach who is willing to use my knowledge to help others become published authors. All together I have over 26 years of experience as an author, and over 12 years as a publisher. During those years I have written over 15 books (fiction and nonfiction) and published additional books by clients.
My New Story.
God laid on my heart to open myself up to fellow Christians who want to write and become published authors. Both B.A.T. and Ministry Publishing, which is focused on publishing, are a result of His leading. If you or someone you know wants to become a published author, I encourage you to visit the store right here. Check out the Writing department and view the services offered.
You can begin your career now.
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