For aspiring writers seeking easy-to-follow instructions on how to write a book (and finish it), this is the guide you need. Whether you’re just starting to write your first book or you’re ready to finish that draft you’ve been working on for years, this is the tool to help you finish your book and become a published author. Many people have a moment of inspiration that leads them to start writing a book, but most never get around to finishing it. If this is you, don’t give up – with these writing tips, you’ll be ready to tackle that next chapter, and the next chapter, until you have a final draft ready for publication. This writer’s guide offers a step-by-step approach to the writing process and outlines techniques for brainstorming and narrowing down a topic, creating an outline for your book, tracking your word output for measuring your productivity, writing consistently on a schedule that you can stick to, and dealing with writer’s block. In addition, first-time book writers will benefit from a brief overview of the next steps toward publication after writing a book. Throughout this book, we’ll outline steps to help you write your book from start to finish, Select a book topic that aligns with your interests Use keyword research strategies to determine where your interests align with market demand Develop a book outline using a six- step process Create chapter outlines within the book outline Draw on creative inspiration Plan your writing schedule so that you can commit to consistent writing sessions Calculate your average word production to better understand when and where you do your best work Choose a writing platform that limits distraction and is easily access Adopt a trial-and-error approach so that you don’t become discouraged if a writing technique isn’t working for you Listen and learn from other authors Start planning next steps for after the book is complete Celebrate your successes!
This book is designed to be a quick read so that you can rapidly apply these strategies in your writing. Recommended for any writer who is struggling to finish his or her book.