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Note that asking why you must write this book is different from asking why you are writing a book or what you want from the experience. Your motivation probably has to do with any number of things—fame, money, leaving a legacy, or proving to yourself or someone else that you can do it. Writers want to write! We want to raise our voice and be heard! We want to make an impact on readers the way writers have impacted us.

Why Write This Book? • Jane Friedman

janefriedman.com

If so, then you know the power of the protagonist’s professional community in the police procedural or thriller genres.

The Trope Thesaurus

Jennifer Hilt

This is not to discount the importance of an education in explaining economic success. According to McClelland, a college degree is a credential that opens doors to higher-paying positions.

The Millionaire Mind

Thomas J. Stanley Ph.D.

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