The Chic Author
Create your dream career and lifestyle, writing and self-publishing non-fiction books

Perhaps you dream of becoming an author - of holding a book with your name on the cover, sharing your ideas with the world, and creating a career and lifestyle around something you genuinely love.That was my dream too.My name is Fiona Ferris, and five years ago I began educating myself about writing, publishing and the business of being an author. Within two years, I had built a self-supporting work-from-home author business. Today, I continue to write and self-publish the books I love, while enjoying the freedom and flexibility that this career brings.In The Chic Author, I share everything I've learned along the way, including how to:Find ideas for books people will want to readMake time to write, even when life is busySet motivating goals and create your own author dreamStructure and write your book quicklyMove past fear, perfectionism and self-doubtEdit your manuscript and create a beautiful book coverFormat your book and prepare it for publicationUnderstand the difference between traditional publishing and self-publishingPrice and publish your book for successMarket your books without spending a fortuneBuild readership through blogging and social mediaAnd most importantly, start thinking and showing up as the author you want to becomeBeing an author isn't only about writing books. It's about creating a life that gives you the freedom to do more of what you love.If you've ever imagined yourself as an author, The Chic Author will help you turn that fantasy into a real possibility - and give you practical ideas for getting started.