Author

Author 

An author is a person who writes books or articles, usually for money. It can also refer to the person responsible for something, like the author of a plan to overthrow the student government. The author comes from the Latin word auctorem, meaning "founder, master, leader.” November 1 is National Author's Day, a day to acknowledge all of the blood, sweat, and tears that go into writing. Authors give us access to endless amounts of knowledge and allow us to transcend our perspectives through storytelling.


 Who is the highest-paid author?
 James Patterson, the famously prolific thriller author, was the highest-paid writer in the world this year, earning an estimated $86 million in royalties, Forbes magazine reports.

Who holds a copyright author or publisher?
Usually, the author of the creative work is the owner of the copyright. But in the publishing industry, the owner of the copyright may be the publishing company due to an agreement between the author and the publisher.

Here's how to publish your book in simple steps:
Choose a topic. (This is often the hardest part for writers Write your book.)
Edit your book.
 Decide on a title.
 Design your book cover. 
Format your book. 
Upload your book.
Publish your print book.