How do I become a published author ? This is probably the most commonly asked question by any budding author. There is no single answer to this question, like most things in life, it's a question of application and gained knowledge. However, there are several shortcuts that will ease your path to publication. Within this book I will offer you advice and tips to take you from rst base to publication. The 1st question I would ask at this stage is, why do you want to write and why do you want a published book ? This may appear on rst sight to be a rather odd question - bear with me, there is a purpose in asking such a fundamental question.