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How to write a book in 8 days: Your complete guide to writing & publishing your bestseller

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Imagine what it would be like if you had a fully completed manuscript of a book you have been thinking of writing for years, in about eight days, without having to quit your job, wait for retirement or to take a sabbatical. A lot of people are under the impression that it takes years to write a good book; and to go years without any income or a future prospect of remuneration, scares them and puts them off right from the start.
Whether you publish that book or not, in applying the strategies that I outline here, you will be able to have in your hands a full and complete manuscript, bringing you to the status of being an author, one of the most creative professions in the world, a profession that holds the power of evolution and revolution in any area you choose to direct your interests.
How to Write a Book in Eight Days demystifies and simplifies the phenomenon of writing a book and writing it in such a way that it will bring you and the reader the success you desire.

151 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 4, 2018

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About the author

Priya Kumar

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Priya Kumar is an Indian motivational speaker, corporate trainer, columnist, radio jockey and author. She has authored nine books, out of which three are non fiction and six are fiction. Her style of writing is very versatile, where she has authored four inspirational fiction books, she has penned a book of original quotes, written two biographies and a non fiction tale of her adventures with the shamans, in the Netherlands.

In recognition of her work, she has won a total of 13 International Awards, which includes the Eric Hoffer International Book Award and the Evergreen Medal, along with several National Accolades. In 2017, Priya Kumar won the Speaking Tree Good Karma Award, for the best inspirational author, in the country.


As a motivational speaker, she believes in a unique approach and a refreshing perspective. Her positivity, upbeat attitude and undying spirit have made her one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the country.Her areas of expertise are corporate training, leadership, motivation, team-building, and personal breakthrough
Priya Kumar specializes in Fire Walking. She got her fire-walk certification from Sundoor, and went on to assist Fire Walk instructors across the world, before she introduced Fire Walking as a part of her Motivational Speaking agenda.

She has found that walking on fire is a great tool for transforming beliefs, and instilling in people a renewed confidence, about handling challenges. It challenges past beliefs, where the person has learnt that fire burns and now takes it head on, and walks on it, without as much as a sting.


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Profile Image for Ishan Agrawal.
928 reviews46 followers
September 15, 2022
There is a perception in general audience that it takes atleast a year or two to complete penning down a novel but not everyone has the leverage ,affordability and the bandwidth to take out that much time away from their usual job and other responsibilities. This book comes to the rescue in such a situation.

With a catchy title in place and an easy to follow approach , the author has yet again hit a jackpot with her simplified methods of explanation. Whatever she has mentioned she has also related them with her own experiences as an author which makes the content of the book look even more genuine

The challenges that she faced throughout her journey and how after completing the manuscript a writer should go about publication and distribution is also well encapsulated in this helpful guide. The Do's and Dont's for a budding author are also nicely elaborated .
And guess what? She actually completed this book in 8 days!

All in all a pretty helpful book for all the writers out there who harbours aspiration of making it big in the literary world.
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147 reviews7 followers
November 11, 2022
If you are someone who dreams about being an author but doesn't know the W of writing, then this book is good to go with.

I bought this book in my initial days of writing when I wasn't knowing how to write a book.

This book helped me to understand many terminologies and ways to improvise my writing, and guided me to find the right publisher.

In a nutshell, this book is a one-stop guide for all aspiring authors from writing a book to printing a book.

Read it for sure!!
183 reviews5 followers
September 19, 2022
Book Name : How To Write A Book In 8 Days
Author's Name : Priya Kumar
No. of Pages : 165
Genre : Non Fiction / Self- Help

MY RATING : ⭐⭐⭐⭐

to begin with, the cove of this book is very nice and the content is something I actually wanted to read. the main concept of the book is to turn potential writers into writers and guide them towards the right path.

The author takes a one on one talk with the reader and explains things point by point, throwing light on her POV many times in between.
The book has a proper sequence and structure, and is as amazing as expected.

The writing style was very straightforward and I loved this thing about the book. I loved how I finished the book in. a single night, a single read. The tips and the guidance in the book are very precise and useful. and I'll surely use them to write a book if I ever get a a chance. A writer writes for writers, isn't it interesting guys?

I'd recommend this book to every small kid and every adult who see potential writers in themselves or current writers who are somewhere stuck in-between the process. This can be a good read for beginners, but still isn't recommended because of its content ( it's mainly focusing on reader-turned-writers).

Overall, a read worth my time.
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328 reviews8 followers
August 23, 2022
✿Book:HOW TO WRITE A BOOK IN 8 DAYS✿
✿Author : PRIYA KUMAR ✿
✿Pages : 151✿
✿Rating : 4/5✿



✿This book explain the dos and don'ts to be followed by the one who is willing to write & it will help you in publishing a book in details.✿



✿It has everything that you should know to start off as an author. As it is mentioned that you can write a book in 8 days but for a fruitfull result you have to work hard . ✿


✿The book is divided into two.1st part is all about the writer, how she became a writer & she tells us about her written books .✿

✿2nd part is about the tools & method one should use while writing a book .✿

✿Overall this is one of the best book i have ever laid my eyes on & would highly recommend it to anyone & everyone who is struggling with the ideas of writting a book . The author Priya Kumar really knows to play with words & showed great writting skills. Just give it a shot!!✿



✿Happy reading , happy learning✿
252 reviews5 followers
November 11, 2022
Did you ever read a book packed full of experience but not a biography or autobiography?

If not, then this is the book you must read. A self-help book loaded with 100% experience in the writing field.

This book has specifically caught the difficulties of new writers or those who are planning to write a book and handed out a solution in the form of a self-help book to promote or kick-start a career as a writer.

The author has encountered myths and facts in the writing field to make you understand the credibility of writing and set you to write your book from the scratch.

The author has typically analysed the mindset of aspiring writers/ those who are struggling to write a book and tailored the 10x formula to write a book practically.

Language is rational. A must-read book for those who are dreamt to write a book but lacking to write.
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145 reviews2 followers
September 15, 2022
How to write a book in 8 days by Priya Kumar, is the self help book to help budding writers in writing their book. It's not only a guide book but also author's journey from being a novice writer to authoring many best selling books.

She has shared her personal experience of writing a book to the complete process of bringing the book to the world, to becoming an author. This book is really motivational and will push the reader to start writing.

She has shared some great suggestions and tips in this book. It is said that you need to be a good reader, if you wish to become a good writer. And here author has given the same advice to the readers that is read as much as possible.

Author's writing style is very creative, impressive and beautiful that I enjoyed reading it, otherwise I usually gets bore after reading few chapters of self help books.

No doubt whatever author writes it's leave a great impact on readers minds and after reading this book I feel so inspired.

Really found this book very helpful and I'm thankful to maam for writing this book for aspiring writers.
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175 reviews42 followers
November 12, 2022
"How To Write a Book in 8 Days: Your complete guide to writing & publishing your bestseller" is a how-to-book slash memoir by Priya Kumar.

Even before chapter one (the author's note and prologue), the book had me hooked. Going forward, my interest fluctuated with each chapter, but never did it fall below that zone where I usually just drop the book.

Before I talk about the actual content, one thing that surprised me in this book was the use of emojis! I am positive that this is the first book in all my reads so far where I have seen emojis used with text. Social media posts? emojis are everywhere—In book reviews? on occasion—In a book's text? Never before this one. Not labelling it as anything good or bad, merely different.

Almost every statement or piece of advice is followed by an example. Like this one, the author explains that sending a few chapters for feedback when even a first draft of one's book is not ready is a big no-no. "Do you like when people cut you off mid-sentence? It's like half-communication." Hmm, quite logical, now that it's pointed out. It would be the equivalent of speaking about something and then inviting the audience to interrupt me halfway through. I'll oft end up forgetting what I was talking about.

There are some really, really lovely sections. There's one that talks about authors and their importance, write a book so that you can "Get out of your head and make place in a million others".
There's one where she talks about her favorite authors, for The Da Vinci Code's creator, "Dan Brown could make personal movies for every reader, in their imaginations." (whole-heartedly agree, ma'am!).
About the importance of reading books in an author's psyche, "Make reading your new religion" (happily, gladly, always!).
And, then, in one section where she recommends having some writing implements always handy (for the eureka moments), "I know you will thank me for this later, so 'you are welcome', already."

In all this self-help and advice, the one thing that stood out for me (hence why I labelled it largely a memoir) was the presence of her life's details. It went beyond referring to snippets occasionally, to the point where everything was an explanation for whatever she did or was doing in her life. The undertone of the whole book felt, "I did it in so-and-so way, so everyone should be able to do it too". I did not find myself quite agreeing to that. Nevertheless, I appreciated her story and will spare an eye (or maybe both, as often as I can) for other readers who managed to produce their own book in ~8 days after reading this one. Her parting thoughts, Can everyone write? Yes, of course. Can everyone write it good? Maybe, with practice. But, that doesn't have to translate to never trying to write.

Does the book propel you into action? Heck yes! Last chapter is a bomb.

It also has a dedicated chapter to publishing, which was quite illuminating. I would recommend this book as a good read regardless of whether you want to write within eight days or not.
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Author 7 books14 followers
September 19, 2022
"You cannot ask for the entire route in the winding forest to be lit up to start your journey."

And it's the same with writing a book too. You can't see the ending if you don't begin. But once you begin, the creative artist in you will definitely lead the way. You just need to take the first step.

Priya Kumar's bestseller "How to Write a Book in 8 Days" is that crucial step which would lead the readers towards an unbelievable journey into the creative world

The story begins with the author's own experience of becoming a best-selling writer with several international awards to flaunt her success. The story is truly inspirational, motivating us to take a step towards writing our first book as well.

Alternating between humour and serious tone, the book touches upon every important topic that a writer needs to know about penning down their book and ensuring that it's a bestseller.

Starting right at how to get started, how to build the atmosphere to write, how to find the story, develop the characters and narrate their stories, to how to organise one's ideas, adjust their habits, make backup plans and ending with how to have the perfect finishing, the book covers everything.

The concept of beta-reading and how to go about it as a writer is also introduced. And the game of publishing, promoting and marketing the books to make it into a bestseller is also explained in great details.

The chapters and the topics are arranged logically in connecting sequence, and are presented step by step in the order that it occurs in the life of a writer.

Apart from the lessons on writing a book, author Priya Kumar also provides several life lessons too. But those lessons are meticulously hidden behind the surface and can be found only by those who can look beyond and dig a little deeper.

The author shares real-life experiences from her journey as a writer to motivate us to write our own book. She narrates how she came up with her own set of ideas for the books she wrote. Being a writer myself, I could related to every single word spoken by Priya Kumar and it made me feel that I'm not alone in this journey.

And once the readers finish reading "How to Write a Book in 8 Days" by author Priya Kumar, every true writer by heart will be compelled to run and write something, if not a complete book then at least a small blog. And that will simply be the beginning that would finally beckon them into the realm of soulful creative indulgence.

"You cannot deny someone their destiny, you can delay it, you can discourage it, but you cannot deny it."
390 reviews4 followers
October 3, 2022
It is really a catchy title but it made me surprised that how is it possible? And while I saw that it is written by Priya Kumar who is a bestselling author of inspirational books and a motivational speaker, I believe it is possible to learn the skill of author. She is one of my favorite author and I loved to watch her works which is encouraging, motivating and inspiring to achieve ones life goal.

Everyone will think how can be writing done in 8 days. But the art of tuning our writing skill into a status of skilled author can be learnt in these few days and it were explained in detail in this book. Those who have a reading skill can able to write one day because " Deep reading will make you write something". All readers will scribble something one day. And if we collect all those writings and poems, it can be formed as a book. Even if we wish to write a book and kept all our manuscripts ready but we don't know how to make it as a perfect complete book to publish. For that, the author has given a beautiful guidance from the initial stage of our thought of writing a book to till the end of publishing it out was described nicely with easy language to make readers understand in ten chapters.

The note from the author, the writing experience and the life story of the author in the prologue is such an inspiration to every reader and a writer. It includes all the minute things to follow in writing a book and the way to self-publishing services. It makes aware of many unknown facts in writing. This helps to transform ourselves from a writer to author. When we invest time, money and attention in work, the transformation has been done through the guidance of this wonderful book.

I must say that this book can be saved for a while to read, grasp, understand and reflect in our action and if we have doubts in between our work, it will give some clarity and helps us in completing. It has to be read slowly to take points to follow and apply in our work.

Every reader and a writer who wants to become an author can found this book as a perfect gift to shine out. It helps us to gather all our thoughts to express nicely in the form a book to the world. It will never get fade out of it, an author is an author ever. Grab your copy to bring your desire dream into true.
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907 reviews23 followers
August 25, 2022
After reading this ...I feel she put her all heart in this book.... make the things easy as much as she can...

Simplicity in her work and the emotions in her writing makes her book brilliant and best.

The way she taught the things... definitely going to help to all the upcoming authors as well as to those who want to be....

Her main aim is to make you understand the things in which you are perfect...like in which genre you are perfect; in what language you are comfortable.... she sets many examples in her book like Paula...his almost work is in Spanish after then...his work got translated in 80+ language and spread throughout the world.

Author also discussed the points ...what should be done before pursuing to writing your own.
What needs to be done, what kind of activities or reading should be done.

Practice makes a person perfect...it's kind of a "MOOLMANTRA" of life.
This book focused on PRACTICE , practice makes you a best seller. Author said that she herself spend a lot of time in learning innovative words, practicing, writing her thoughts etc.

This book is also focused on the characterization of the protagonist. You know what I completely agree with the author... Is that we generally connect with the book when we found that's somewhere relatable to ourselves or our life. And that's only makes it work better. A best seller book is that which have good characterization and relatable things.

Focus on health is also important for the calm mind as it is the writer's asset.

Just need to be a believer...all your work should be perfect and according to you.




This book somewhere needs to be read by everybody, especially to the authors or going to be an author. It's a best guidance book as well as empower your inner core.

For me it's completely a worth and wonderful read. By this I somewhere know about so many authors and their works.

Cover of the book is eye catching as usual 🌺. And language is completely different, lucid and Beginner friendly ❤️.

Just thanks to her for her marvelous work.
I would definitely recommend this masterpiece ❣️
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86 reviews1 follower
September 9, 2022
Bookname:How to write a book in 8 days
Author:Priya Kumar
Pages:165
Genre:self-help
Rating:5/5

Some of my favourite lines from the book:

"It is a great service to humanity where you point another to the direction of his calling when the voices in his head and the noises outside are too loud to hear his hearts call"

"If you observe, you will notice. If you look for it you will find it"

"Every woman is suffering in her self defined misery."

"Some of your silliest mistake and stupidest decisions have been made when you were tired or upset"

"Success is duplicable.when you see a successful action,when you first succeed,duplicate it.

And many more...I am sure anyone who reads this book would find a ton of beautiful lines that would resonate with them.

This book is a step by step guide to write a book in 8 days.The author covers everything from how to get started and finding the genre to how to get the book published .I really loves how the author had left pages at the end of every chapter so that we can write out own thoughts in it.Every chapter starts with a beautiful and thought-provoking quote.The topic where she wrote about how to write a love story was hilarious.This is a book that i feel every aspiring author must read.This book has answer to each and every question that a writer might encounter on his journey to become an author.


This is my first book by the author and honestly speaking I never thought this book would turn out to be this amazing.I lost  a track of time while I was reading this book.it might seem like this book is just for people who wish to write a book but in reality this is much more than that.I really enjoyed reading the prologue and found it quite relatable.
I must highlight that the author has a gift of writing.The sentences in this book are so simple yet so touching. Sometimes I felt as if the author was talking to me through the book.This book left me wanting to write a book myself.A very inspiring and thought provoking book .I am really glad that I picked up this book as this book is worth all the time and energy.
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1,610 reviews39 followers
September 19, 2022
👉𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊:-
📚ⓉⒾⓉⓁⒺ:- How To Write A Book in 8 Days
🖋️ⒶⓊⓉⒽⓄⓇ:- Priya Kumar
🗞️ⓅⓊⒷⓁⒾⓈⒽⒺⓇ:- Books that Inspire
🔤ⓁⒶⓃⒼⓊⒶⒼⒺ:- English
📖ⒻⓄⓇⓂⒶⓉ:- Paperback
👉𝐒𝐘𝐍𝐎𝐏𝐒𝐈𝐒:-
There is a hidden wish of many of us to pen down our own book. But we never take our initiative towards it.
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This book is going to give you a wholesome idea about the journey of writing & how can you move towards it.
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This book is divided into 10 chapters where each chapter have some sub chapters that's surely help you to take your first step towards it.
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This book began with making language your best friend to become a reader a fan.
Then author telling you to build a character, stage. Gradually the story will find you but sleep will get in the way. Then author speaks about her own books & their journeys of writing to motivate you. Going forward author focused on the finishing of your work no matter what you wrote it's important to finish it.
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Then the real journey began with your creativity & your creative zone along with organizing writing, organize your ideas. Another thing which author said is to make Ctrl+S a habit. Then the publication game began & it's going to a be long struggle.
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To know what happened next grab the book & give it a try.
👉𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒 :-
🙂 Cover of the book good with a solid colour & big fonts.
🙂Writing style of the book is good with some fresh idea. It's not like a guide to write books but author gradually make you relate to every step as if she is along with you in the journey of writing.
🙂Language used in the book is simple & easy to understand.
🙂 author nicely executed all her ideas in the book which is quite significant to read.
🙂 The way author put forward her own journey of writing i.e quite impressive to read & motivating too.
🙂 The struggles of becoming an author is so real that you can easily relate to them as they can make you feel those sleepless night those unsaved manuscripts are so painful.
🙂Book is quite nicely paced which you can easily finish in one go. But I am suggesting to give yourself little bit time & just fall into the book that will smoothening your journey.
𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑:-🌟🌟🌟🌟
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94 reviews5 followers
September 28, 2022

It requires a lot of skill and time to write well, thus it is not a simple task. While some writers enjoy writing under pressure, others are pressed for time. Others prefer to write in utter solitude with nothing but calm and plenty of ideas around them, while some people prefer to write facing the sun in sunlight or in an open space. Our author advised us to live in perfect solitude, unbothered by anyone—not even relatives and friends. This is how you produce the year's biggest bestsellers or your best work yet. The author advised us to take a two-week break before continuing to write nonstop. Write, write, as if nobody is watching.

You are not required to review your narrative. Not even your own work needs to be edited. Don't think about anything; just jot down whatever comes to mind.
Write fluidly. Write one paragraph, then another, and so on until you have around 200 pages or as many pages as you choose to write. Never wait on anyone. Once the narrative is finished, stop.

Set the goal to be 8 hours every day, but not less than that. The author advised us to treat our writing career with the same professionalism we do in our other careers. Keep your attention solely on your work.

Each and every writing process is clearly defined in the book HOW TO WRITE A BOOK in 8 Days.
This is something you should keep in mind as you prepare your manuscript or even if you want to start a book from scratch.

This book teaches you how to brainstorm ideas, how to write them down on paper or your laptop if you're writing on one, how to use a typewriter, editing software, grammar checkers, spell checkers, proofreaders, cover designers, and how to write and rewrite even if it takes a few rough drafts.

It's important to remember that modifying doesn't mean deviating from your central idea. It is important to follow the publication process carefully because it can make or break the success of your book.

CONCLUSION
This book instructs you on how to turn your love of writing into a lucrative job, to put it briefly. And how to make oneself noticed as an author

263 reviews3 followers
October 3, 2022
Book Name -: How To Write A Book In 8 Days
Writer -: Priya Kumar
Genre - Self Help

Sypnosis -: How to write a book in 8 days is a author's friendly guide book to an author for an author by an author. It simply helps & teaches you to become the author that you always wanted to be.
Priya ma'am has shared her own writing experience & author's journey in this book and compiled all the tips & tricks she used in her writing's journey.

Things I Liked -:

1. When i started reading this book, i had no idea what's this book going to share as the title says about writing a book in 8 days, it practically sounds impossible. But this book is actually not just about completing and writing a book in 8 days or more. It actually shares how to put together your ideas and weave them into a story which many a times become a main issue for author's.

2. Talking about for whom this book is? I'll say this book is for everyone whether you're a avid reader or a wannabe author or any author who's not finding idea to built up a good storyline for the reader. So this is a beginner to professional level guide book for the author and at the same time it'll show a reader how much efforts author had to put for writing a book.

3. Coming to the contents of the book, as I've told priya ma'am has compiled this book with many tips and tricks some of them are how to choose you storyline, how to build up character around the story you wish to write, how to make the story more gripping, how to narrate simply so that reader can understand the story without any confusion. All of these topics are discussed in detail and described in the form of easy to understand points.

Final Thoughts -: I've always thought of start writing but i didn't know what to write as i didn't have any specific topic to write about but when i read this book it surely has helped me out in putting together my ideas together and writing stuffs about it. Although i don't know whether I'll start writing or not but I'm at the least sure that this book will surely help an author and exactly that's what this book is all about.

Rating -: 5/5 🌟
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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52 reviews
October 16, 2022
Ratings: 4/5 ��
Genre: Self-help
Page Count: 151
Format: Paperback
Published: July 4th, 2018
Publisher: Books That Inspire

“Imagine if a story you read has had the power to change your life, then try to imagine that power lies at the source of that creation. I want you to have that power.”

I have been a fan of Priya Kumar’s works. One of the big reasons is there are always lil gifts along with her books. This time, I got a cute bookmark with a Priya Kumar quote on it, I fancy these things a lot. 

Every word that she writes carries weight and I like her self-help and motivational books. “How to write a book in 8 days” was a book I was quite looking forward to as almost every reader often dreams of writing their own book one day. The book deals with many reality checks, the excuses we look to write, or the genuine problems that come up while thinking of ideas and writing them down. 

I kind of believe I can only write a book when my hair turns gray but her book makes me want to quit my job and sit with my journal right away. My point is if you are someone who has a story in their head and is just waiting for that push to start scribbling your words, this is the book you need. Also, if you are someone who often daydreams of stories, but needs to figure out how the plot characters, dialogues, and everything comes together. 

The author has added a lot of her personal experiences- she actually wrote the book in 8 days! What bothers me a bit is it is not necessary for everyone to have that same pace. Someone might take two to three years to complete the book as they have responsibilities or maybe they don’t have a favorable situation.

All things said I like the flow of the book, the language is lucid and easy, and the points that she has highlighted are easy to comprehend. Being a marketeer myself, I find the book marketing strategies that she has discussed pretty useful and beneficial. 

Go ahead and read this book if you're looking to pen down your first or next bestseller!

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214 reviews2 followers
November 11, 2022
“ If you haven't started on a story, you write on it until it is finished.”

Many of you have probably read books, either fictional or non-fictional, for so many years and some of you probably tried to write some of your content and a few of you tried to write the whole book. As we know there are a lot fewer people who tried to write a whole book with proper guidance due to very less teaching and awareness on how to write a complete book from collecting to organizing to publishing.
Priya Kumar herself being a professional writer has taken up the responsibility of helping readers in understanding the whole process and sharing her secrets. "How to write a book in 8 days" is a  book helping readers understand the process of writing to publishing from the very scratch. The core of the book talks about the correct format and behaviour to write quality long content. She talks about the experience and the challenges faced during her journey. The beautiful part which I noticed in this book is that the author has also discussed/mentioned the price range for every process. There is also a topic in the book that talks about the contract that takes place between the author and agency/publisher/agent. I must say that this book has every small thing an author has to go through with and I am very grateful that the author has decided to launch such an insightful book which is truly a need at this time. Even I like the way she ended this book. I feel so thankful for such writers who are genuine to the readers because I feel that it's the only way a writer can connect with their readers.

Becoming an author of a best-seller book requires dedication and a lot of patience
But this book provides the best explanation and structure so that a less experienced writer can write a book in just 8 days. The language used by the author is lucid and even the entire explanation or plot by the author is very well structured. I have read many books by the same author and trust me not even a single book by her has ever disappointed me. 

Recommended to everyone out there. Beginners can also use this to gain knowledge and learn from the author’s experiences/mistakes.
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16 reviews3 followers
August 22, 2022
📖✍️Writing a book is hard without the right help! Without someone who’s done it before, you can end up making crucial mistakes, especially the budding writers!!
📝It requires hard work, extreme ambition, and intense discipline. Even for successful writers of bestsellers, the hardest part of the writing process can be simply sitting down to write the first page. You decided to write a book, Maybe you have a perfect idea. Have always wanted to write one, and just aren’t sure how the heck to get started. 
📄Well, This book has everything you'd need to start off as an author. We all know many people who talk about writing a book yet never do. The most popular excuses we hear are "I don't have the time" or "I don't know how to go about writing a book. This book solves both problems. We are told you can write a book in 8 days if you dig in, work hard & focus. This book explains the dos and don'ts as a writer and helps to guide you through publishing and promotional activities in detail.  
📔The first half of the book begins with an autobiographical mode , where the author narrates how she came to be the writer we know today, and she devotes the second half of the book to sharing her writing strategies & basic tools of writing every writer needs. This book will help you with all aspects of your writing, from learning to write better, finding inspiration, to figuring out where to pitch your ideas. It literally just portrayed the practical difficulties every budding writer faces and how to overcome them and become a successful bestseller author.
📖✍️The language is simple. Even though it was a non-fiction book, trust me, it was really gripping!!! Priya has such a natural, free-flowing writing style, and I must say that I was awed by her way of writing!! 
💭📖If you are struggling with the idea of writing a book but are not quite sure about being a writer, give this book a read. It might help you decide that writing a book is not that hard and you really can get that story out to the world!!
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158 reviews5 followers
August 28, 2022
A few weeks ago when I came across this book written by Priya Kumar, I was intrigued by the title and wondered how a book can be written in 8 days. After all, every famous (and not-so-famous) author claims to have taken several months if not years to write their best sellers. But here comes an author who claims to have written this book in less than 2 days and gives mantras on how to write a book in 8 days! The title of the book was enough to push me to read it. 


True to its title, the book indeed has tips that would help in writing a book within 8 days. While it may not be feasible for everyone to dedicate the time, focus, and social disconnect to writing full-time while ensuring the ideas keep flowing, the author has only shared what worked for her. So, it's not impossible either. What's required is determination.


Apart from tips on what to focus on while writing a book, the author has shared several personal anecdotes to inspire the writer within you. Sharing details of what to do and what not to do, the author has shared stories about her journey as a best-selling author, what worked best for her and what mistakes one should not make while writing and publishing a book. There is also a detailed chapter on how to go about publishing and distributing once the book has been written and what different options are available in the market. This section answers most of the questions that any budding writer usually has in mind. 


The best thing about this book is that it is not a textbook. It surely has what it claims in its title, but it also has a lot of stories. Stories about Priya Kumar's writing journey. Stories about what challenges she faced while writing some of her best sellers and how she overcame them. Stories about how she wrote some of her most famous books within a couple of days. The book has several personal stories, tips, and tricks that are sure to inspire the writer within you to embark on your writing voyage.
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147 reviews4 followers
August 29, 2022
𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒚𝒂 𝒌𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒓 - the nomenclature itself stands for incoherent positivity and indomitable encouragement. She is the only Indian female motivational speaker who has reached out to every doorstep of each youth in her 24 years of career. She has performed a commendable job in connecting with people and demolishing all of their apocalyptic contemplation.

One of the best-selling books "𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐀 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝟖 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒" has worked as a panacea for the amateur writers. The book contains reasonable suggestions and worthy discussions. It breaks over the monotony of being exclusively didactic and dilutes the baritone attune of gravitated motivations. It's simply mundane in being inspirational.

The very remarkable feature of the pamphlet is its absolute ignorance of a colloquial hangover. The book points out that English is not the exclusive medium for writing. The other colloquial languages can be acquainted while the act of translation is fully approved and embraced. Another trait is an impromptu writer can peak its gear from a mere short story to a novella as the progress is a slow yet steady procedure.

The book is divided into two equal parts; while the former contains autobiographical elements the latter talks about essential methods of authenticity. The author's journey is significant in terms of discussing honest confessions about failure and reconstructing mental stability. The determination of attaining the landmark inspires a zealous comprehension. It assures a person not to quit a regular profession and hence be able to produce a magnum -opus.

The entire process of publication and its challenges are discussed with crystallized reliability. It confronts the ephemeral duration of writing a book with ease. The advice is subtle but beneficial.

The book has its fullest capability to instigate the fury in the heart of every newcomer who is inquisitive to enter into the realm of introspective imagination.
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39 reviews1 follower
August 29, 2022
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🔘 Book (📚) - How To Write A Book In 8 Days
🔘 Author(🖋️) - Priya Kumar
🔘 Publisher (🪶) - Book That Inspire
🔘 Language ( 🔤) - English
🔘 Genre (🎭) - self-help
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Priya Kumar is an International acclaimed motivation speaker and Bestselling author of 15 books . She won 44 international awards and 3 national awards for her books .
💮💮 At first i congrats to the author to give us a helpfull book, basically mostly all writer writer their books to fullfill their desire or anything else.But priya mam write this book us those who are wanted to start their journey to be a bestseller author but they can't do that many reasons.
💮💮 Are you wanted to start your writing journey or wanted to be a professional writer, then i wanna say that the book " How "To Write A Book In 8 Days" would help you lots of.
💮💮 About the book
The book is not only a course but also an autobiography where she puts a lot of information that's can help a reader or writer or others who wanted to start or just started.
✨ The author devided the book into sum of chepter. There are total 2 main point and 10 chepter .And in each chapter author explain step by step nicetiesly.
✨ The most interesting fact is that each chapter starting with a beautiful quote .
And the total finishing the book is really Spiffy , traction
💮💮 The language is lucid , easy to understand .
The book came in with suitable price wilth the content
The outlook of the book is perfectly decorated by the author, and title is appropriate averagely.
🔘My rating
🔘 Book ( ⭐) - 4.8/5
🔘Book cover (🔅) - 4.1/5
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Author 2 books168 followers
September 19, 2022
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Book 69 of 2022-How to write a book in 8 days
Author- Priya Kumar

“First drafts don’t have to be perfect,they just have to be written.”

After reading “The wise man said”,Priya Kumar has become my favourite and my go-to author. I so badly wanna read all her works and ended up finding this as my next read. If you’re an aspiring writer who wants to publish their book, but don’t know where to start with, this is the book you should be reading.

This book is literally a guide by our India’s very own best selling author-so there’s a learning in each and every page. She also tells her experiences while sharing the tips and tricks. That’s what make this book even more interesting.

This book covers the important topics which include-how to get started with your story plot,overcoming difficulties in the language usage,characters building,finding the story,taking care of your health when you’re too busy writing,her insights and story behind each book she had written,organised writing,dealing with writers block,Eight hour discipline routine,the feedback method after finishing your manuscript, the deep dive into National and International Publishing,sales and post production-you name it! you have it!

Even though it has so many information, it doesn’t overwhelm the readers at any point. Every writer will go through all the things which was mentioned in this book one or the other way,her techniques to overcome all of them are just so on point.

I’ve learnt a lot from this book. I so badly want to publish my first book soon and this book has taught me a lot. Also, I’m not sure if one could really write a book within 8 days after reading this book,but it’s a great start! Remember the quote-“Well begun is half done”. This book will spark a fire within one to embark on their journey of publishing their first book.

If you’re an aspiring writer and desperately want to publish a book..read this book and “Go write a book,your life will never be the same”.
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792 reviews21 followers
October 3, 2022


This is one book where i would highly recommend you read the prologue. It's a bit lengthy but worth every moment spent reading it. I have coloured this book 📖 red & black & that's what I least expected from this book!

It's a marvelous book, again by author @priyakumar7272 Her writing style is simple with no pompous vocabulary which you have to guess the meaning of or need to Google & the narrative so fluent & effortless, like she's sitting infront of you & having a conversation with you. I find her writing very honest & humble & the intention very positive & helpful. It actually gets through.

She says for being a good writer, you need to be a great reader. Read, read and read, as much as you can. Her own story of her discovering her true calling is so inspiring & relatable.

I have never thought about writing a book myself, someday but i do get told by my well-wishers to start writing my thoughts. Since I am a reader & i love telling stories, this thought may have crossed their mind. But that's exactly what Priya Ma'am says in this book. Immerse yourself in reading, even better if in a particular genre, to start with your book oneday. To be honest, this book is followed diligently can truly help you write your manuscript & speed up the process. You don't necessarily need years to write one book.

Her own story, references, real life examples & experience makes the read very exciting & helpful. She doesn't miss even a minuscule amount of detail. Right from taking a pen & paper to your language skills, to the storyline, sleep as a monster, organising your writing, backing up your soft copy, to publishing, she caters to each subject in a very realistic manner.

This book is also helpful for anyone struggling with their calling, journaling, emotions, infact anything. It is a very good self help, inspiring, motivational read. Do give it a go. Also it's a quick read because the momentum of the narrative, keeps you on your toes, grasping for more.
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24 reviews1 follower
August 24, 2022
How to write a book in 8 days by Priya Kumar is a comprehensive and structured course for people zealous to become an author or are already one. She has laid down a platform for the aspirants by talking about her own journey and struggles to reach at a place where she shines now.

The author has emphasised enough on taking up reading (reading aloud -must)and writing daily as a prerequisite to hone language and vocabulary skills. As, it is the way you put your thoughts that will help the reader to connect. She also stresses on developing the gift of expression - writing a thought in multiple ways as a key in mastering art of communication.

She has actually connected all the dots right from picking a deadline, characters and how to elaborate them, planting situations and scenes as and when they suit well, maintaining the flow to finding the right creative nook and state of mind which are equally vital.

As a matter of fact, this book is actually not a course but an autobiography where the author has revealed her activity of thinking that piqued her the ideas for most of her books in the mould of which she has underlined a clear picture of how one should go when thinking of authoring a book. She has also shaped the process of reader feedback and corrections, editing, publishing, promoting while also turning the spotlight on not indulging in piracy ourselves in the first place.

Every chapter begins with a quote perfectly aligning with the facts and experiences that the author is about to uncover. The author while asking the aspiring authors about making a connection with their readers, has herself been persistent while writing this one. Not a moment where I felt like skipping a page.

This book is a panoramic reference material for the wishful writers brimmed with right etiquettes to follow and certainly a re reading one whenever one battles with a writers block.
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311 reviews7 followers
September 26, 2022
✒️This is among the few soul catching books that I have read lately. Despite reading books for more than 5 years, I haven't come across a book that guides writers and authors. And I'm super glad for choosing this. Priya Kumar always tops my favourites for the inspirational and motivational connection she makes with her readers through her stories. And while reading this book I felt the gentle touch of a tutor and mentor in her. I haven't watched any motivational videos of her, but having read a handful of books by her, I can confidently say that her stories takes us to a serene world.

In this book, she not only shares her ups and downs while becoming an author but also precious knowledge, right from wanting to write a story to finishing one and publishing the story to actually making it a best seller and not to forget the mistakes one would make in this process. Her creative mind would blow us all away.

This is written in such a reader friendly manner that her words motivate us to start writing stories. Despite this, we come to know the kind of person she is, a dedicated author.

I liked the examples she stated while elaborating the process of story writing, publishing and post publication endeavours. Chapter 6,7,10 has grabbed my heart much. The insights shared would definitely cling and haunt us if one is passionate to write stories but hasn't started penning one. Stories in her journey to becoming an author with many morals is what grabbed my attention in this book.

The last paras of chapter 10 really touched me. Can't really believe that she has written a book in a day-and-a-half. Kudos to the her!!

Dear wannabe authors,
This is for you!!

"𝐼𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑛𝑜𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑏𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑙𝑦 𝑓𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑏𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑓, 𝑖𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑎𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑑𝑖𝑑𝑛'𝑡 𝑤𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑒, 𝑛𝑢𝑑𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑡𝑜 𝑑𝑜 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑙𝑑 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑠 𝑡𝑜 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑑𝑠."
56 reviews1 follower
September 25, 2022
If the art of storytelling fades away, it is not just the end of literature but the end to childhood & creativity. The habit of reading not only satisfies our urge to pass the time but benefits in our personality growth contributing to the strong mental health. We might have come across many people asking their younger generation to cultivate the habit of reading but one needs to note that a reader is born when there are Good Writers. Picking a bad/poorly written book can snatch our interest in reading, thus educating people how to write a book is most important at this time.

Being a writer myself, I could understand & analyse the book in a better way and with that confidence I would say that this book can give birth to new writers educating them about the basic steps in literature, creating interest to write among people and conveying what it means to be an Author in the right way. The title itself indicates that the book might consist of basic steps but sometimes a little push is what most people need and this is exactly what this book does. With simple guidelines, it acts as a consultant to any amateur.

The content is good but the title could have been better as it can attract the new writers or would be writers but not already published Authors who need guidance to improve themselves as they are well aware of the fact that any good work takes time and the title fails to reach the majority of the target audience. People may still pick this for the Author's reputation & remarkable works in literature but judging just through the Book, I have no complaints on the content but the title could have been much better. Overall one can surely learn from this book & that's why books exists - to gift us a treasure of knowledge.
Recommended to Everyone.
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Author 2 books8 followers
October 2, 2022
First thing first I have always loved reading @priyakumar7272. This is t the first book and everytime I read her book. I learn something new. This book is a non fiction and more than a self guide this book is a kind of self help book where author has explained her journey and let your understand how dedication plays an important role in everyone’s life. I myself have tried penning down emotions but it needs determination and steering a way to do. I will briefly summarise my perspectives here so that it will provide you with idea you have been looking for . I liked the beginning whilst author mentioned that she wrote all of her books in less than 8 days. In this book author has also guided as interpreting the author’s block. I liked the personalized touch given to the ebook by sharing personal tale and reports. Author started out guidance by giving little advices like having a language command, analyzing many books, and many others. Then in next chapter, creator analysed writing into tiny questions. For example if you are writing a person, examine all the thing approximately them. That changed into quite useful tip. And there are so many different tips like the way to find, start and cease the story. Read the e book to comprehend it all. I appreciated the quit part because it gave me motivation to preserve writing. I favored the idea of the e book and I located it pretty useful. Author analysed the whole lot and provided in easy and without problems understandable manner so each person can get it. The language of the e book is lucid. Author covered many components that may be helpful to the budding writer regardless of what style they need to write. Overall excellent examine. Quite informative and useful.
10 reviews1 follower
November 14, 2022
I've read quite a few books by the author, Priya Kumar, and have never been disappointed. This book is another in the long list of books by her that I've found quite useful! And like every other book, this one too meets the demands of the genre it belongs to.

Although I have been a voracious reader right since my childhood, I also lately have felt the need to pen down my own book and express myself through a book of my own. But writing is no easy feat, of course. However, since I knew just how well Priya Kumar writes, I knew that reading this book by her would help me embark on a journey of my own. And truly so, the book has proven to be of amazing help to me and has motivated to get started on my journey to being a published author.

The book talks about every detail that a first-time author would need to take care of. Right from zeroing in on your story to choosing and outlining the characters, as well as using language that will keep your readers engaged. Not only this, but the author also talks about external factors like taking good care of your health, and ensuring a good environment while writing your book, so that you can make the most of these factors and they would be reflected in your writing. This book also answers the widely asked question of how to find the perfect publisher who would suit your book and goals.

I would surely recommend this book as a super helpful guide to you especially if you are going to be a first-time author. You will discover a heap load of wisdom and tips in this book that will get your next book or your first book to be a bestseller, if you follow the author's tips!

Kudos to the author for this engaging yet super-useful book!
158 reviews1 follower
September 4, 2022
Title: How to Write a book in 8 days
Author: Priya Kumar
Length: 171 pages
Publisher: Books that inspire(Self published)
Genre: Self Help(Non Fiction)

If you've read your fair share of self-help books and are itching to put your own thoughts on paper, this is the book for you.

I'm not trying to make it seem like "How to Write a Book in 8 Days" is some kind of amazing or out-of-the-ordinary book; it's simply not. A part of you will be jolted awake by this book, and you'll feel compelled to take the next step on your writer's journey. When I say "writing," it doesn't necessarily refer to a whole manuscript. It may be a quotation or an extract from a longer piece, a blog post, a literary assignment, or a document from a client project that has yet to be completed.

When a book moves you to action, it means the author has succeeded in what they set out to accomplish via the written word. The novel hooked me from the very first pages.

The language is clear and well organized, making it a pleasure to read. Priya Kumar, Winner of 44 books awards and who has touched 3 million lives has doing wonders from her pen. You've probably seen my previous reviews of her books here on my site (if you haven't, be sure to check them out! ), and every one of them, across genres, has left me feeling inspired.

I think this book is essential reading for every aspiring author, avid reader, or lover of literature. Even if you're not a reader or a writer but are experiencing a creative block of any kind, I encourage you to give this book a shot since you never know when it can strike a chord with you.
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123 reviews2 followers
September 6, 2022
“The funny thing about your dreams is that you may forget, but if you had made a public declaration about it, people will remind you of it with a sadistic pleasure.”

When i read the title, my first thought was ‘How on earth is it possible to write a book in 8 days?’. But after reading the content i realised that it is not 'How to write a book in 8 days from scratch'. Regular practice is necessary to gain a firm hand on any skill. Same is the case with writing. It is an evolutionary process. The book is a one stop solution to get familiar with every know-how of writing a book. It comprehensively describes various facets of writing journey like how to get started, how to get a good hold of vocabulary, the art of expressing expressions in different ways, where to start, how to organise thoughts, how to deal with the monster called ‘writer's block’, the publishing and self-publishing scenario

The book is not just a guide for want-to-be authors but it is an insight of Priya Kumar's writing journey too. From winning writing competitions to winning international awards for her books, how she evolved as a writer from her school days to her present-self.

How to write a book in 8 days is a ray of light to all the people who wish to write and publish atleast one book someday or the other. If I ever think of writing a book, I will definitely turn to this one by Priya Kumar before embarking on that journey. So, to all the authors-to-be out there : RECOMMENDED. And don't forget to give me a signed copy of your book as soon as it gets published. 😁

Thank You So Much For Reading The Review.
79 reviews
September 27, 2022
This book is very helpful and interesting to read especially for the people who are working hard or making their way as a writer or author, or even for the people who are just thinking of writing some day and let the world read their "Dream Book". How to write a book in 8 days covers lots of aspects from starting till the end like everyone is a character, you can start from anywhere but just make sure to finish what you have started.

This is the third book of Priya mam that i am reading and i love her writing style and how she portrays her thoughts really well. I was very intrigued to pick this book up when i heard about the title as I am also thinking of writing a book but i was confused as to where to start, how to do it, on which topic i should write and so many things were going around in my head which made me drop the idea. But then i picked this book and it helped me a lot in understanding what should i do and how should i do it to write a book, which is very commendable. She has explained everything from thinking of a plot, to difficulties in writing, etc. and solutions to those problems.

I personally enjoyed the book and loved it very much. Her writing style is pretty easy and understandable. And the tips she gave in the book are really helpful for a writer or a budding author. I will try my best to use these tips and will start writing something, even if it's a short story of 10 pages. Thank you so much mam for writing this book and giving all the tips and tricks to future authors like me. Will love to read more such informative books of yours in the future as well.
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