I think you’ll agree with me when I say: We all have a great book idea burning inside of us. Most of us still dream of learning how to write a book and get it published. In fact: If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a published author, you’re not alone – according to writer Joseph Epstein, “81 percent of Americans feel that they have a book in them — and should write it.” Of course, for most of these people, actually writing and publishing a book seems like an insurmountable task. Like any seemingly insurmountable task, though, tackling such a project from start to finish is best handled one step at a time. Here’s the deal: In this article, I’m going to break down the steps for how to start writing a book, how to create a book that will actually sell, and how to get a book published. Follow these steps, and you’ll be well on your way to becoming a published author. How to Be a Writer Being a great writer doesn’t require you to have a Master’s degree in English or be a prodigy