Whether you've travelled the world, survived a personal challenge or learnt an unusual skill, you have a story to tell.

If sharing your experiences can help just one person going through the same thing, you've made a difference.

Whatever industry you work in or hobby you enjoy, you have your own unique knowledge, perspective and viewpoint. Even if there are a million books out there on your topic, non of them are written by you - yet.

Writing a book raises the profile of you and your business. Out of all the accountants/ personal trainers/ marketing gurus out there, how many have written a book? Stand out ... be different.

Taking all that "stuff" in your head and committing it to paper - and then sending that paper out into the world - somehow positions you as an expert in your field. Don't believe me? Write that book and see what happens ...

Writing a book not only positions you as an expert, it opens the door to new opportunities too. Keep an open mind and embrace whatever comes your way. It could change your entire life...

When you see your name on the front of that book cover, or in the Amazon Kindle Store, you know you've made it. Enjoy the moment!

There are literally hundreds of awards and competitions open to writings, however you choose to publish your book. Could the next name on the trophy be yours?

Writing a book is a huge personal achievement. Apparently 80% of us want to do it - but only a handful actually do. It takes time, dedication and commitment - but the benefits are worth it, as is the sense of satisfaction you'll experience when you hold your book in your hand for the first time.

Writing a book will never make you rich - well, not unless you're the next JK Rowling anyway. But it can provide a nice little second income ... and just think what would happen if you wrote five books, or fifty ...

Seriously ... what is your story? Because you definitely have one, and it deserves to be told.