{"id":661,"date":"2025-11-11T08:06:45","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T08:06:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bfcpublications.com\/blog\/?p=661"},"modified":"2025-11-12T10:44:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T10:44:48","slug":"a-practical-approach-to-becoming-a-bestselling-author","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bfcpublications.com\/blog\/a-practical-approach-to-becoming-a-bestselling-author\/","title":{"rendered":"A Practical Approach to Becoming A Bestselling Author"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c2e8a;color:#0c2e8a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0c2e8a;color:#0c2e8a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bfcpublications.com\/blog\/a-practical-approach-to-becoming-a-bestselling-author\/#Bestselling_Author\" >Bestselling Author<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bfcpublications.com\/blog\/a-practical-approach-to-becoming-a-bestselling-author\/#Read-_You_cannot_write_a_bestselling_book_unless_you_do\" >Read- You cannot write a bestselling book unless you do<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bfcpublications.com\/blog\/a-practical-approach-to-becoming-a-bestselling-author\/#Write-_Its_something_all_bestselling_authors_do\" >Write- It&#8217;s something all bestselling authors do<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bfcpublications.com\/blog\/a-practical-approach-to-becoming-a-bestselling-author\/#Regular_Speaking_Voice\" >Regular Speaking Voice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bfcpublications.com\/blog\/a-practical-approach-to-becoming-a-bestselling-author\/#Overly_Descriptive_Exaggerated_Voice\" >Overly Descriptive Exaggerated Voice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bfcpublications.com\/blog\/a-practical-approach-to-becoming-a-bestselling-author\/#Scholarly_Voice\" >Scholarly Voice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bfcpublications.com\/blog\/a-practical-approach-to-becoming-a-bestselling-author\/#Build_your_presence_on_social_media\" >Build your presence on social media<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bfcpublications.com\/blog\/a-practical-approach-to-becoming-a-bestselling-author\/#Dont_give_up\" >Don&#8217;t give up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bestselling_Author\"><\/span>Bestselling Author<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Have you ever wondered why certain novelists go on to become Bestselling Authors\u00a0while others never seem to move up the ranks? It really boils down to sales, at some level. But it isn&#8217;t as straightforward.<\/p>\n<p>Acing the bestselling game is a complex process that is influenced by a variety of factors. There are certain non-negotiables that you need to get right if you&#8217;re aiming for literary success.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to become a best selling author?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GvZOkUXwOx0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Well, need not <strong>worry. Just read on, and you&#8217;ll be armed with a <u>Practical Approach to Becoming A Bestselling<\/u><\/strong><u> Author.<\/u><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Read-_You_cannot_write_a_bestselling_book_unless_you_do\"><\/span>Read- You cannot write a bestselling book unless you do<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the words of the great Stephen King, &#8220;If you don&#8217;t have time to read, you don&#8217;t have time to write.&#8221; Reading other authors helps you absorb the various unique narrative styles and eventually become a better writer. Also, it gives you a feel for what the audience appreciates, such as metaphors, narration styles, transitions and more. So, read you must!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Write-_Its_something_all_bestselling_authors_do\"><\/span>Write- It&#8217;s something all bestselling authors do<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Writing is a skill, remember, and what do skills need? Honing! You&#8217;ll struggle to <strong>write a bestselling book<\/strong> or at least one that the readers appreciate unless you perfect your writing skills. All athletes speak about the importance of regular practice. As a writer, you should adopt the same approach. Writing regularly enhances your skillset, builds your vocabulary, and helps you find your style or voice, as many call it. In simple terms, voice is a combination of your writing tone, the sentence structure you use, patterns, and perspective. It is a stamp that makes your work recognizable.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some examples for those of you who don\u2019t know what \u201cVoice\u201d means:<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regular_Speaking_Voice\"><\/span><strong>Regular Speaking Voice<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m going to get coffee.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overly_Descriptive_Exaggerated_Voice\"><\/span><strong>Overly Descriptive Exaggerated Voice<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>\u201cI shall venture into the deep-hued darkness of the night in search of that enticing brown liquid I frequently consume.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scholarly_Voice\"><\/span><strong>Scholarly Voice <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>\u201cCoffee is a warm brown liquid that provides nourishment to the tired mind. My supply of it has expired, and I shall go seek it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Have you found your unique writing voice? Got Coffee?<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_your_presence_on_social_media\"><\/span>Build your presence on social media<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Your social media handle can double your reputation as an author if done correctly. Having a presence on social media can help you connect with readers and cultivate a community that follows you diligently. And it&#8217;s not complicated. Just follow your favourite <strong>bestselling author<\/strong> on the social media platform of your liking and replicate what they do. It might take some time to get there, but you&#8217;ll make it if you persist.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_give_up\"><\/span>Don&#8217;t give up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There&#8217;s a good chance your first book will not be your finest work. Everyone would do it if it were that easy. Think about it! But don&#8217;t let that discourage you. Some of the highest-grossing <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_best-selling_fiction_authors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>bestselling authors<\/strong><\/a> had to toil through dejection and steep learning curves before they finally made it, be it Stephen King or JK Rowling. The key is to persist and stay consistent. There&#8217;s a fat chance you&#8217;ll finally get it right if you keep at it. So, don&#8217;t give up!<\/p>\n<p>So, there you have it, Your <u>Practical Approach to Becoming A <strong>Bestselling Author<\/strong><\/u>. Let us know your thoughts about the post by leaving a reply in the comments section. 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