Meet Courtney Sharpe
Courtney Sharpe is 42 years old and a proud father of two. He currently works as an IT technician. Born and raised in the United Kingdom to Jamaican parents, Courtney comes from a large and loving family, with three sisters and three brothers. His background and experiences have helped shape the person he is today.
What inspired you to start writing?
What inspired me to write is that for years I had felt the burden of carrying a wealth of knowledge on my shoulders that I rarely get a chance to share with people due to the fast pace life of modern society where a lot of people are not really interested in substantial knowledge so I was inspired to spread my knowledge into a book and share with the people what I know based off my experience and the philosophies I have learnt over the years, so that's what has inspired me to write my books, also there is a lot of people that are struggling and do not know how to properly navigate modern society, so I really think my knowledge and understanding of society and how it works can help people to make more better informed decisions, so that is also where my inspiration comes from to writing my books.
Did you choose traditional, indie, or hybrid publishing? Why?
I chose the self-publishing route because I wanted full ownership of my work, and I wanted to control the narrative of my book without having to compromise my work.
Where do your story ideas usually come from?
In this case, my books are not a story; they are more of a blueprint, however my ideas came from life experiences and philosophers that I have studied over the years, which influenced my way of thinking and theories that I have tested out that work in real time, so in a nutshell, my ideas come from just life itself. I will say some of my philosophical ideas that are in books came from Niccolo Machiavelli and KRS One, if that helps to put more context on how my ideas came about.
Which of your characters do you relate to the most?
My book has no characters in it as it's not a story but more of a philosophy.
Which of your books is your favorite and why?
I am not sure if I have a favorite when it comes to my books, as I equally like the both of them, I will say that the book that speaks to me more at my currently stage in life, as it stands, is Building Power In Babylon, as that's the direction I am going in right now so that particular.
Why did you choose to write in your current genre?
When I wrote both my books, I didn't really choose which genre I wanted to categorize my books; it was more of a case that once my book was done, I had to analyze it for what genre it was best to fit in.
What book changed your life?
The book that was the foundation of changing my book life was two books that I read called From Niggas To Gods, Part 1 and Part 2. Those books were hard-hitting. After I read those books, I was never the same since those two books instantly transformed my mindset.
What do you do when you're not writing?
When I am writing, I am busy promoting both of my books and my new merch brand called Built To Rise. Sometimes, I may watch a little Netflix or Amazon Prime. When I am with my children, I tend to watch anime with them, which I enjoy doing.
How do you connect with your readers?
When writing my books, I speak very direct and straight to the point, which makes it easier for readers to connect to my message.
What would you like to say to your readers?
What I would like to say to my readers is that my books will make an impact on their lives through actionable strategies that are doable in today's world, and my work is worth the acknowledgement.
Follow Courtney Sharpe on the following platforms:
Website- www.courtneysharpe.com
Facebook- Courtney A Sharpe
Instagram- CourtneySharpe
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Where Courtney Sharpe's books can be purchased:
www.courtneysharpe.com
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