Do It Right the First Time: Write Your Best Book

by Valerie J. Lewis Coleman, Velma Bagby, Wendy Hart Beckman

Someday you’re going to be someone’s favorite author.

You don’t have to learn by trial and error. An expert can keep you from wasting time, teach you cost-saving-revenue-generating strategies, and position you to write, publish, and market a book that gets you media attention, paid speaking engagements, and sales.
Over thirty experts have committed to serving you with years of experience, results, and resources! Do It Right the First Time includes insight to craft compelling stories, strategies to maximize profit, and out-of-the-box marketing ideas! This resource will help you make quantum leaps to publish your book in excellence…the first time!

Write Your Bestseller , the first book in this three-book series, is filled with advice to help you start, organize, and finish writing. In this book, you DoItTheFirstTime.com

Table of Contents “I love that so many brilliant experts came together to share their wisdom in Do It Right the First Time . The publishing industry can be overwhelming, but this book will help writers navigate the terrain and avoid many common mistakes. Bravo!”
—Stephanie Chandler, CEO, Nonfiction Authors Association

105 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 1, 2022

About the author

Valerie J. Lewis Coleman is a best-selling author, award-winning publisher, and publishing expert who transforms stories into legacies. With more than twenty years in the industry, she has published over 180 authors—70% of whom became bestsellers—and guided thousands of writers to avoid costly mistakes, publish with excellence, and profit from their books.

As founder of Pen of the Writer, Valerie equips professional speakers, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to magnify their message, grow their platforms, and monetize their expertise through publishing. She also leads the groundbreaking When I See Me™ BIPOC Children’s Book Fair, an initiative that places diverse, empowering stories into the hands of young readers so every child can see themselves as the hero.

A sought-after speaker and mentor, Valerie blends practical industry knowledge with passion for literacy, representation, and empowerment. Her dynamic presentations make publishing simple, profitable, and impactful—helping authors not only write books, but also change lives.

Learn more at PenOfTheWriter.com, QueenVPublishing.com, and WhenISeeMe.com.