How to become a writer and how to do you publish a book? Alan Forrest Smith, an ex-hairdresser turned into a copywriter/consultant, a former fundamentalist minister, turned into a published author. He "accidentally" wrote his first book in 1999, followed by writing 15 more books. Alan discusses the journey of becoming a writer, the challenges encountered as a writer, life, work, and inspirations.

From Hairdresser to a Published Author

How to get a book published after you've written? Should you be self-publishing or publish by the book publisher?

The writer, and one of the directors at Master & Man Books, Alan Forrest Smith has been published by the publisher and he has also been self-publishing for years. Here's what he learned about publishing the book.

What I Have Learnt From Self Publishing My Books

How do you sell books without Amazon or any other big retailers? 
Is it thinking outside the box or plain accident? An informal conversation with the writer Alan Forrest Smith about selling books since the 90s without PR, big retailers and the restrictions often placed upon the writers themselves.

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