10-Why not keep all your expertise to yourself?
9-By not spending your time writing, it gives you more time to watch sitcom reruns.
8-You’d probably just waste all that extra money you might earn anyway.
7-Telling some people you are a published author isn’t as impressive as showing them your 1970s beer can collection.
6-“Poker enthusiast” looks better on a resume than “author.”
5-Keep pesky publishers and agents from talking to you by remaining anonymous.
4-Avoid paper cuts.
3-Wouldn’t you rather have your kids brag about your ability to touch your nose with your tongue than be a published author?
2-Avoid autographing books, which gives you writer’s cramp.
1-Better to express yourself with puppets than in writing.

For the real reasons why you should write and publish a book, see You Can Write and Publish a Book: Essential Information on How to Get Your Book Published by John Bond. Copyright 2006.
 

10-You are an expert in something. Why not let others hear from you?
9-Creative expression of ideas keeps your mind sharp.
8-Publishing can help promote the other things you do, such as speak, your business, or your hobby.
7-The world is getting smaller by the day and publishing gives you a connection to greater number of people outside your normal circle.
6-Writing and publishing puts you in touch with some fascinating and creative people.
5-It is a pretty cool experience to autograph books at events or parties!
4-You will leave a legacy of who you are and what you are about.
3-You might actually earn a little money via royalties or book sales to make it worth your while.
2-As the world rapidly expands in its quest for information; your contribution becomes part of the Information Age explosion.
1-You can become famous!

For more information about writing and publishing a book, see You Can Write and Publish a Book: Essential Information on How to Get Your Book Published by John Bond. Copyright 2006.
 
     
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