#2 A Book that Won't Make Money

The first reason people exert an enormous amount of effort to write a book and then spend money to publish it is that they simply want to share with others what they have to say.

What a legacy it would be if every person 80 years and older would be given wholehearted support by children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and others to write their own book.

If the person went through an exciting time such as being a prisoner of war or getting stuck on the elevator at the Statue of Liberty, telling that story should be the heart of the book. Otherwise, the emphasis of the book should be on the years when today's generation wasn't born yet. Stories and scenes especially from the writer's growing up years will be read and re-read by generations to come. The writing style should reflect what the older person remembers, without a lot of coaching or corrections by people who weren't there.

See my web pages on "Writing The Story of Your Life" for tips on how to write an interesting biography or autobiography. It takes time, effort, and even money. But you won't regret it. You can all pitch in to share the cost. Call Griffith Publishing at 800 359-9503 if you'd like more help in getting a nonprofit book ready for the future.