Dream Job - Published Author (Feature: C. L. Walters) - Shadowing Genius

Have you ever thought about writing your own book and becoming a published author? Could this be a career path for you?

Questions Answered: Find out what it's really like to be a writer who publishes books for a living. Get real answers to your questions -- Can this line of work actually support my current or future lifestyle financially? What are the good and bad aspects of working within this industry? Will this career path require any formal education? What sacrifices will I have to make to pursue this career? What are the barriers to entry? Is trying to publish a book worth it? And so much more...

Just For You: The choice to move forward in a career is often made with an uncomfortable lack of quality information and proper exposure to work/life realities. Shadowing current professionals by listening to their experiences is a perfect way to dip your toe into the industry to see if this is something you would love to be doing, too.

Topics Covered:
- Do authors work for themselves or for someone else?
- What are the day-to-day activities of an Author?
- What motivates Authors to write nonfiction vs. fiction?
- How much (formal) education is required to become a published Author?
- What motivates someone to write for a living?
- Do Authors work with a lot of people or is this mostly a solitary profession?
- What characteristics are essential for an Author to have?
- What types of equipment does an Author need?
- Is there any traveling involved in this career?
- Let's talk money! Do Authors make a healthy financial living?
- What are the pros & cons of self-publishing vs. traditional publishing?
- What stigmas will Authors have to deal with that make work easier/harder?
- What are the positive & negative aspects of becoming an Author?
- How much time does this job take up in your personal life?
- How can someone figure out if becoming an Author is the right career path for them?

Professional Contributions: Please note that all general advice provided by featured professionals is from their perspective only, is not meant to replace sound advice from your own advisors and does not represent any official view of ShadowingGenius.

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