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Write the Damn Book Already: Tell Your Story. Share Your Message. Make Your Impact.
Elizabeth's approachable, engaging, and encouraging voice is exactly what aspiring authors need. I'll be recommending this book everywhere!"
-Zibby Owens, author of Bookends + host of the Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books podcast
A guidebook for writing a memoir or nonfiction from a 6x author with nearly two decades' experience in the book writing and publishing space. Remove writer's block and return to the creative act of telling your story.
If you’ve ever thought, “I really want to write a book, but…” this book is for you.
Despite what you may have heard, becoming a successful author isn’t about having 67,973 Instagram followers, reaching “bestselling” status for seven seconds, or having Beyoncé take your book on tour with her (as amazing as that would be!).
It’s about impacting one person so deeply that they can’t help but recommend your book again and again. It’s also about uncovering more of yourself while you tell your story so that your unique light can’t help but shine more brightly upon the world.
This practical, thorough guide to writing and publishing nonfiction and memoir helps
★ Go from constantly questioning your writing ability, message, and expertise to confidently owning the valuable insights and perspectives you bring to the world
★ Remove overthinking when it comes to how a book “should” come together and instead gain absolute clarity in the book-writing process your favorite authors follow
★ Remove all confusion around what topics to cover and which stories to tell to ensure your target readers say, "This book is exactly what I need!"
★ Understand the six lesser-talked-about steps you really need to consider when writing a truly impactful book
★ Discover how writing for emotional impact unexpectedly transforms the lives of you and your readers
★ Get completely clear on your book’s core message, your magnetic hook, and how to speak directly to your target readers with understanding, compassion, and a roadmap that clearly lays out their next steps (if you’re writing nonfiction)
★ Identify how to powerfully share your story in a way that facilitates perspective-shifting conversations, greater societal awareness, and social change (if you’re writing memoir)
★ Create an epic book outline that helps you masterfully organize your thoughts, experiences, and insights into a powerful book that readers can't put down
You don’t need more experience, motivation, or hours in the day to write a book you’re immensely proud of. Once you know what to focus on and how to navigate the avalanche of “But what if…?” that arises along the way, you’ll finally be able to get the damn book written so it can take its rightful place as someone else’s favorite read.
www.PublishAProfitableBook.com
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
"WRITE THE DAMN BOOK ALREADY is a truth-telling, lighthearted, encouraging roadmap to getting that book done. Lyons stomps all over the fears that keep us from starting and finishing our life's work. I wish I'd read it a long time ago!”
-Annabel Monaghan, author of Nora Goes Off Script
"Elizabeth is a phenomenal book coach.
-Zibby Owens, author of Bookends + host of the Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books podcast
A guidebook for writing a memoir or nonfiction from a 6x author with nearly two decades' experience in the book writing and publishing space. Remove writer's block and return to the creative act of telling your story.
If you’ve ever thought, “I really want to write a book, but…” this book is for you.
Despite what you may have heard, becoming a successful author isn’t about having 67,973 Instagram followers, reaching “bestselling” status for seven seconds, or having Beyoncé take your book on tour with her (as amazing as that would be!).
It’s about impacting one person so deeply that they can’t help but recommend your book again and again. It’s also about uncovering more of yourself while you tell your story so that your unique light can’t help but shine more brightly upon the world.
This practical, thorough guide to writing and publishing nonfiction and memoir helps
★ Go from constantly questioning your writing ability, message, and expertise to confidently owning the valuable insights and perspectives you bring to the world
★ Remove overthinking when it comes to how a book “should” come together and instead gain absolute clarity in the book-writing process your favorite authors follow
★ Remove all confusion around what topics to cover and which stories to tell to ensure your target readers say, "This book is exactly what I need!"
★ Understand the six lesser-talked-about steps you really need to consider when writing a truly impactful book
★ Discover how writing for emotional impact unexpectedly transforms the lives of you and your readers
★ Get completely clear on your book’s core message, your magnetic hook, and how to speak directly to your target readers with understanding, compassion, and a roadmap that clearly lays out their next steps (if you’re writing nonfiction)
★ Identify how to powerfully share your story in a way that facilitates perspective-shifting conversations, greater societal awareness, and social change (if you’re writing memoir)
★ Create an epic book outline that helps you masterfully organize your thoughts, experiences, and insights into a powerful book that readers can't put down
You don’t need more experience, motivation, or hours in the day to write a book you’re immensely proud of. Once you know what to focus on and how to navigate the avalanche of “But what if…?” that arises along the way, you’ll finally be able to get the damn book written so it can take its rightful place as someone else’s favorite read.
www.PublishAProfitableBook.com
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
"WRITE THE DAMN BOOK ALREADY is a truth-telling, lighthearted, encouraging roadmap to getting that book done. Lyons stomps all over the fears that keep us from starting and finishing our life's work. I wish I'd read it a long time ago!”
-Annabel Monaghan, author of Nora Goes Off Script
"Elizabeth is a phenomenal book coach.
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194 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 31, 2022
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About the author
Elizabeth Lyons
34 books8 followersElizabeth Lyons is many things: mom, friend, writing and publishing coach, lunch maker, chauffeur, hostage negotiator, author, on-call plumber, tile layer, guitar student, window washer, designer, and on and on.
She demands the right to do things her way -- a way that often defies even the most creative imaginations--and she strives to inspire others to do things THEIR way (once they figure out what their way is!).
Elizabeth lives in Arizona with her five kids, crazy dog, four barely surviving organic gardens and whatever (or whomever) has taken up residence with them since her latest manuscript went to print.
She demands the right to do things her way -- a way that often defies even the most creative imaginations--and she strives to inspire others to do things THEIR way (once they figure out what their way is!).
Elizabeth lives in Arizona with her five kids, crazy dog, four barely surviving organic gardens and whatever (or whomever) has taken up residence with them since her latest manuscript went to print.
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March 31, 2023
Write the Book Already is a lighthearted and encouraging roadmap for anxious would-be authors who have a story to tell but struggle to get their ideas on paper. Elizabeth Lyons, a published author and writing coach, provides clear and actionable advice on every step of the writing process, from finding your voice to editing your final draft. She shares her best tips for book proposals, outlining, identifying your why, and managing sales expectations. Lyons' writing style is conversational and engaging, and she uses examples from her writing journey and those of her clients to illustrate her points. She covers everything from brainstorming ideas and creating an outline to developing characters and writing dialogue. She acknowledges that writing can be a vulnerable and challenging process, and she offers advice on how to deal with common obstacles such as writer's block, self-doubt, and fear of rejection. She also emphasizes the importance of self-care and encourages writers to prioritize their physical and emotional well-being to sustain their creative practice.
The overarching theme to most of the Book is about expectations—the expectation of it being easy to write a book and the reality of it being hard, the expectation that it will sell like hotcakes, and the fact that that's very rare. Write the Book Already is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to improve their writing skills. Whether a beginner or a seasoned writer, you will find valuable insights and tips.
To listen to my interview with the author, go to my podcast at: https://www.momsdonthavetimetoreadboo...
The overarching theme to most of the Book is about expectations—the expectation of it being easy to write a book and the reality of it being hard, the expectation that it will sell like hotcakes, and the fact that that's very rare. Write the Book Already is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to improve their writing skills. Whether a beginner or a seasoned writer, you will find valuable insights and tips.
To listen to my interview with the author, go to my podcast at: https://www.momsdonthavetimetoreadboo...
June 2, 2024
As a writer and book coach, this book had a lot of great insight that I wish I had known when I stumbled into the writing world back in 2017. It would have saved me a lot of googling and research. Definitely recommend it to anyone entering the writing world!
July 7, 2023
This book, and the courses Liz offers, are the exact magic potion that helped me write, edit, and self publish my debut romance novel in just five months. She’s an incredible wealth of knowledge, and a fantastic human. Buy a copy immediately if you have any interest in writing and publishing.
June 6, 2024
How one can turn the behemoth task of writing a (damn) book into a lighthearted affair that makes you excited to take it on — this is the art and wizardry of Elizabeth Lyons. She’s well informed and eloquent and funny and manages to lay out a non-linear process in a semi-linear and extremely relatable way that has one thinking “well by George, I can defintiely do this!” I also appreciate her wisdom around the publishing and marketing portions as well. By no means is this a book about those two things, but she gives enough information to let you know exactly what you’re getting into. And most importantly, she loves cupcakes and decaf coffee, which makes her my people 🧁☕️. Big fan of the yellow jolly rancher mention, too.
January 9, 2023
amazingly helpful book
I just love this book. Elizabeth writes with humor and honesty. I read this book as someone who is thinking about writing a second book and had been procrastinating. After reading the advice and guidance of Write the damn book already I feel motivated and ready to focus. Elizabeth gives solid advice, she answers questions you did not know you had and gives solid examples. She is an expert in the the field. I Highly recommend this book if you are an aspiring author.
I just love this book. Elizabeth writes with humor and honesty. I read this book as someone who is thinking about writing a second book and had been procrastinating. After reading the advice and guidance of Write the damn book already I feel motivated and ready to focus. Elizabeth gives solid advice, she answers questions you did not know you had and gives solid examples. She is an expert in the the field. I Highly recommend this book if you are an aspiring author.
June 1, 2023
The dedication of this book sums it up perfectly: For everyone who has a story to tell or a message to share. In other words, for everyone. Lyons locks into so many aspects of what keeps people from taking action to achieve their dreams, writing or otherwise. Whether it's imposter syndrome, the finding the time conundrum or not believing it can happen, Lyons tackles it all with grace and understanding for the things that keep us stuck. If you've ever had the glimmer of an idea to write a book or pursue a lofty goal of any kind, but don't know where to start, start here.
November 26, 2025
A very informative and interesting read for all us on the fence writers constantly saying “But I’m Not a Writer!”
January 10, 2024
With an encouraging tone, Liz will encourages you to "Write the Damn Book Already".
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