What does authorpreneur mean? Keep reading and I’ll explain.
As a child, you may have heard the phrase, ‘’dream big” or “you can become whatever you want if you dream big.” The motivational words behind “dream big” prompt you to step out on faith and start writing. You thought about becoming the next best-selling author. Watching television or engaging on social media platforms gave you access to famous published authors from around the world. Deep down in your heart, you knew this could be you too. You grabbed your computer and started brainstorming about topics you believed to be interesting.
For months or even years writing your ideas for a manuscript, blog, magazine, and or a newsletter was challenging. Nevertheless, you concluded a difficult task. Congratulations! Now here is another obstacle you will face, what is the next step after the content is finished? At this point, individuals will give up or make excuses for not continuing with the process of becoming an authorpreneur.
An authorpreneur derives from two words author + entrepreneur. Authors are known for writing books, articles, or reports. Entrepreneurs are people who organize and operate a business. Do you know what it takes to run a successful business? Entrepreneurship is for the brave-hearted individuals who have persistent consistency, excellent customer service, and communication skills along with patience. Creating a business goal and an action plan allows you to align your company in the right direction as you grow.
Below are the four top authors in the world.
- Elisabeth Badinter is a French philosopher, author, and historian. Her net worth is $1.3 billion. She is best known for feminism and women’s role in society.
- Joanne Kathleen Rowling is a British author. Her net worth is $1 billion. She is the brain behind the successful Harry Potter film series.
- James Patterson is an American author who writes thriller novels. His net worth is $560 million.
- Stephen King writes suspense, fantasy, horror, and science fiction. His net worth is $400 million.
Imagine one day you woke up and had this kind of money in your bank account, due to your persistence, consistency, and patience. What would you do with the revenue? Would you invest back into your business, give to charity or both? Never stop believing in yourself. Each one teaches one. You are an authorpreneur.