Writing and publishing a book is one of the easiest ways to become an author. These days, you don’t need a publishing house or literary agent to get published.

The Internet and modern software packages have made it possible for anyone who wants to create his/her own book. Even if you decide you don’t have a knack for writing, there are other ways to put together an informative piece of work that will sell and will help to position you as an expert.

All it takes to start is having a passion for or knowledge about some popular niche that you want to market in book format.