In an age where ideas travel faster than ever before, writing a book remains one of the most powerful ways to share knowledge, inspire others, and build lasting influence. While many professionals and individuals often feel they have something valuable to say, they frequently struggle with one fundamental question: What should I write about?
For Rajnish G. Shirsat, a publishing professional with over three decades of experience in the print and publishing industry, the answer is often simpler than people think. According to him, every individual carries within them a story, a perspective, or a body of knowledge that can be transformed into a meaningful book.
Shirsat’s journey in the publishing world spans more than 30 years and multiple continents. Over the course of his career, he has worked closely with publishers and industry professionals across India, Africa, Australia, Europe, the United States, and the United Kingdom. His work has also taken him to some of the most influential publishing events globally, including the London Book Fair, Frankfurt Buchmesse, BookExpo America, and the Bologna Children’s Book Fair.
In addition to these established markets, he has also engaged with emerging publishing communities through book fairs in Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, and Nigeria. This international exposure has allowed him to witness the remarkable evolution of the publishing industry—from traditional print production methods to the modern digital and global distribution ecosystems that now connect authors to readers worldwide.
Today, Shirsat channels this extensive experience through BookMyStory Publishing, a dynamic and promising publishing house dedicated to helping aspiring and established authors bring their ideas to life. With a passionate team and a deep understanding of the publishing process, BookMyStory provides end-to-end services including manuscript formatting, editing, cover design, publishing, and distribution across global platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart, Kindle, and physical bookstores.
The publishing house works with a diverse range of authors. These include corporate professionals from HR and marketing, CEOs, SME business owners, coaches, consultants, trainers, and subject-matter experts who want to share their insights with the world. At the same time, it also welcomes creative storytellers, poets, and writers working across genres such as fiction, non-fiction, self-help, biographies, and inspirational writing.
Despite the growing interest in book writing, many aspiring authors hesitate because they feel uncertain about choosing the right topic. According to Shirsat, this hesitation is often unnecessary.
“People often believe that only celebrities or established writers can write books,” he explains. “In reality, anyone who has experiences, knowledge, lessons, or stories can write a meaningful book.”
A book can be built around many different themes. Professionals may write about their career journeys, industry insights, leadership lessons, or the challenges they have overcome in their field. Entrepreneurs may share their business experiences, failures, and successes, providing valuable guidance for others starting out. Coaches and consultants often write about frameworks, tools, and methodologies they have developed over years of working with clients.
Similarly, individuals may choose to write about personal transformations, life experiences, travel stories, or family histories. Poetry and creative storytelling continue to attract writers who wish to express emotions, imagination, and cultural narratives. Even niche expertise—whether in education, technology, wellness, finance, or social causes—can become the foundation of a powerful book.
Recognizing that many people struggle with identifying their core topic, BookMyStory has introduced a free online tool designed to guide aspiring authors in discovering what they can write about. The Topic Assessment Tool, available on the company’s website, helps individuals reflect on their experiences, passions, and areas of expertise to identify potential book ideas.
The tool can be accessed here:
https://bookmystorypublishing.com/topic-assessment/
According to Shirsat, the most important step in writing a book is not the writing itself—it is the decision to begin. Once an individual identifies the topic that resonates with their experiences and passions, the journey of writing becomes far more meaningful and structured.
In today’s knowledge-driven world, books remain powerful vehicles for ideas and influence. Whether the goal is to share expertise, tell a story, inspire readers, or leave a lasting legacy, every book begins with a simple realization: the story worth telling may already be within us.
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