NURSING AND EDUCATION PLATFORM

At risk of sounding like I am moaning, this is written for would - be authors and also readers.

Writing a book alone is no easy task - undertaking the research and with nobody to check errors .

Yet, what does published work offer us? - regardless of who has written or published it. Does it offer new knowledge? Inaccessible information? Fuel to they who wish to challenge the system? Mere enjoyment and delight for they who read?

Why does writing promote disdain amongst many ? It may depend what is being written about- fact or fiction? Many may declare- “I could have written that, I had that idea, they write about poor nursing care but do nothing, the author seeks fame”. Are such comments indicative of a society based on self interest?

If a book is rejected by many publishers it may not mean it is unprintable. However, there is a risk of the idea being ‘borrowed’ by publishers or reviewers. Paying for copyright may help.

Of course, more renowned authors are preferred from a business perspective.

Finding actual sales figures may not be easy. Many outlets may offer the book for sale. Some even offer free downloads .

To some authors this may not be of concern; the aim being to distribute information not to gain monetarily nor to gain fame.

Are books sadly regarded as a profit making venture by big businesses , and a means of distributing “safe” material?

Carol Dimon 2014