What do you want your reader to know, feel and do?
Who can hold you accountable?
Remember to S.T.A.R.T.
Be consistent.
Identify yourself as an author. Speak it into existence.
Module 1 Recap
Module 1 Motivational Video
Module 1 Motivational Video
Module 2
Module 2
Workbook Week 2.pdf
Module 2 Recap
Keep a device or notebook with you wherever you go to record your ideas.
Grab10-12 index cards and write down the name of the chapters on each card.
Introduction tips- start with a question or identify a problem, benefit the reader, outline what the reader will learn, paint a picture of a brighter future.
Conclusion tips-clearly summarize, make it memorable and recommendable, address any lingering issues, and have a call to action.
What is your Genre? Also, remember to read in your genre.
Celebrate your small wins to build momentum.
Join Facebook groups and other social media groups or start your own group.
Go to conferences, seminars, bookstores, libraries, colleges, and other learning environments.
Stay in communication with Family, friends, and co-workers who are supportive.
Be brave and tell people you are writing a book.
Module 2 Recap
Module 2 Motivational Video
Module 2 Motivational Video
Module 3
Module 3
Workbook Week 3.pdf
Module 3 Recap
Make a To-do list and a Stop doing list.
Just WRITE. Remember no edits until the first draft is done.
Be consistent in your writing schedule and limit distractions
Take breaks.
Be confident in your dream, and doubt is normal with your new identity as a writer.
Use proper tenses.
Show don’t tell. Showing- Sarah felt for the bench with a white cane. Telling- Sarah was blind.
Active vs passive voice- Active: John wrote the book. Passive: The book was written by John.
Don’t put 2 books into 1 book.
Keep writing and be proud of yourself.
Module 3 Recap
Module 3 Motivational Video
Module 3 Motivational Video
Module 4
Module 4
Workbook Week 4.pdf
Module 4 Recap
Use affirmations I Am… A successful author. I am writing a masterpiece. I am helping people with my book.
Get over the “wall.”
Take a break for a few days and then reread and rewrite your content.
Cut words but don’t cut value.
Have 1-3 people who will give constructive criticism.
Hire an editor/writing coach.
Done is better than perfect.
Beware of Imposter Syndrome.
Soon you will be doing book signings and have your book on a bookshelf.
Be excited and believe in your book or nobody else will.
Module 4 Recap
Module 4 Motivational Video
Module 4 Motivational Video
Module 5
Module 5
Workbook Week 5.pdf
Module 5 Recap
Have a compelling book cover.
Research publishing companies and decide if you want self-publishing or traditional publishing.
Have a professional headshot.
Write your Bio.
What is the best way for your readers to contact you?