How I Began Writing & Publishing On Amazon By Anne O’Dwyer – Blog Post #669 – Knowledge & Experiences From The Field of Master Mind Articles (MMA)

Dear Non-Fiction Author,

My first book was a collection or articles previously written that I combined into a book, basically to see if I could actually produce a book on Createspace a self publishing platform. I really am a technophobe but with a little help from Arty my trusted technical guy plus the help line at Createspace I achieved my first book.

As I hadn’t had it professionally proof read and edited it was sprinkled with errors, but I had achieved my aim of writing and publishing a book. I made a little video to promote it on YouTube, set up a face book page and for the time being have left it languishing on Amazon with very little happening. A useful point to remember it is possible to redo both the cover and the contents when I’m ready to improve it. This is one of the advantages of self-publishing.

It all began with 2 years of sudden health problems which compromised my ability to walk for more than 100 yards without having to stop for breath. Needless to say this led me to indescribable depression. My life had changed it felt like overnight. Until then I had been a fit active pensioner working until the age of 75, but then disaster struck in two consecutive blows.

Apparently when trauma or debilitating illness occurs suddenly, which prevents you following your life plan, you are likely to suffer severe depression until you are able to create a new life plan for yourself. This certainly happened to me.

We had just bought a holiday home in Spain where we intended to spend the cold winter months plus a mobile home in the English countryside for the warm summer months when disaster struck. My first mistake was not learning the language, so anyone buying abroad, heed my warning and learn enough of their language to converse with the natives. Feeling so unwell I had no wish to return and the house was sold.

I wasn’t until I developed my new interest that I began to feel human again. I now had something to get my teeth into. Writing has always been something I enjoyed although until recently it has been a dormant skill. So I have just finished my second book with several others at the planning stage and a new way of life has begun. Sadly I find Createspace has been swallowed up by Amazon, so for my new book I will have to fathom out the intricacies of the new system.

But I have learnt if you have a hidden talent or desire, don’t wait for ill-health to hit you, make a decision to begin right now you will be so glad you did. You are never too old to begin something new; don’t go to your grave wishing if only…

My New book is called: “Stress-Free Parenting”, especially aimed at first time mums. It takes you from birth for the first 5 years, covering all the problem areas like potty, tantrums, an easy bedtime routine sibling jealousy, preparing for schooldays and much more. It is available on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/yywoyzkh it is free to read on Amazon prime- Enjoy!