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What to Ask Yourself Before Writing a Book for Your Biz
You may have heard people suggest to “start from the beginning” when you want to tell a story, but it’s a little more complicated when you need to write a book, especially nonfiction, especially for your business. The beginning can be hard to pinpoint. And the real point of the book is to take people on a transformational journey. So how do you start? Let’s back up. Before you start writing the actual book, there
How to Turn Your Podcast into a Book
All that content out there can be used for more, right? Have you thought about turning your podcast into a book that goes with your brand? It can be pretty simple, but there are some definite rules to follow for ethics and to make sure that everyone is on board, if you have guests. Want to know more? Check out this month’s blog!
How to Work Effectively with Your Editor
So. many. red. marks. Are you afraid of red pens? Do you feel like you’re wrong when you see those lines? Guess what. You’re NOT wrong. Your editor is working with you toward a common goal: making sure that your book is easy for your reader to understand. There really is a mindset shift needed when you start working with an editor, so check out my tips in this video!
How to Reframe Your Tough Story so You Can Write
Writing a book is hard enough without all the stuff going on in your head while you’re trying to do it! I have a trick, though, that can help you pull back from all the negative thoughts and get you to flow through the writing process. Check out the video to learn more!
How to Effectively Write a Chapter for a Group Book
Right now, it’s popular for a group of authors to band together and put out a book with each chapter featuring a story from a different author. I love that this makes book writing really accessible for everyone, especially because the costs can be split among all the authors and because there isn’t as much pressure on one person to do it all. However, I find that a lot of these projects lack direction or
How Long Should My Book Be
New authors often wonder about parameters for their book that are easy to spot. I’m constantly asked how long a book should be or if there are rules for the length of a chapter (nope!). There are absolutely typical lengths based on the genre, but in general, especially for nonfiction, we need to look at guidelines that come from our stories themselves. Watch the video to learn more!
How to Use Your Journals to Write a Book
Think all those old journals that you’ve been recording your story in could be too difficult to turn into a book? Think again! There are a couple different ways that you can bring those journals to life as a book … a little easier than you may think!
When is it Time to Start Writing Your Story
You want to write a book. Everyone says you need to. You feel that urge in your gut. It totally makes sense! But then you slam on the brakes. Is this the right time? Are you in the middle? At the end? Should you wait for a more “ending” feeling to the story? What if there is more and more and more? Every author who writes a personal story has these questions, and I have
How to Keep Your Book Relevant
Have you had a book in your head for a long time? Feel like you should write it exactly like it was when you first got the idea? You don’t have to commit to that oldest version of your book. Really. Here’s why …
Your Intuition and Your Book
Nothing is more challenging than trying to work on a heart-centered project and feeling pulled back to a structure that you “have to” follow. Remember that the rules of book writing are way more flexible than most people will have you believe. Writing something that is aligned with your heart and your brand is the most important part of sharing your story! Watch the video to find out more.
What to Ask Yourself Before Writing a Book for Your Biz
You may have heard people suggest to “start from the beginning” when you want to tell a story, but it’s a little more complicated when you need to write a book, especially nonfiction, especially for your business. The beginning can be hard to pinpoint. And the real point of the book is to take people on a transformational journey. So how do you start? Let’s back up. Before you start writing the actual book, there
How to Turn Your Podcast into a Book
All that content out there can be used for more, right? Have you thought about turning your podcast into a book that goes with your brand? It can be pretty simple, but there are some definite rules to follow for ethics and to make sure that everyone is on board, if you have guests. Want to know more? Check out this month’s blog!
How to Work Effectively with Your Editor
So. many. red. marks. Are you afraid of red pens? Do you feel like you’re wrong when you see those lines? Guess what. You’re NOT wrong. Your editor is working with you toward a common goal: making sure that your book is easy for your reader to understand. There really is a mindset shift needed when you start working with an editor, so check out my tips in this video!
How to Reframe Your Tough Story so You Can Write
Writing a book is hard enough without all the stuff going on in your head while you’re trying to do it! I have a trick, though, that can help you pull back from all the negative thoughts and get you to flow through the writing process. Check out the video to learn more!
How to Effectively Write a Chapter for a Group Book
Right now, it’s popular for a group of authors to band together and put out a book with each chapter featuring a story from a different author. I love that this makes book writing really accessible for everyone, especially because the costs can be split among all the authors and because there isn’t as much pressure on one person to do it all. However, I find that a lot of these projects lack direction or
How Long Should My Book Be
New authors often wonder about parameters for their book that are easy to spot. I’m constantly asked how long a book should be or if there are rules for the length of a chapter (nope!). There are absolutely typical lengths based on the genre, but in general, especially for nonfiction, we need to look at guidelines that come from our stories themselves. Watch the video to learn more!
How to Use Your Journals to Write a Book
Think all those old journals that you’ve been recording your story in could be too difficult to turn into a book? Think again! There are a couple different ways that you can bring those journals to life as a book … a little easier than you may think!
When is it Time to Start Writing Your Story
You want to write a book. Everyone says you need to. You feel that urge in your gut. It totally makes sense! But then you slam on the brakes. Is this the right time? Are you in the middle? At the end? Should you wait for a more “ending” feeling to the story? What if there is more and more and more? Every author who writes a personal story has these questions, and I have
How to Keep Your Book Relevant
Have you had a book in your head for a long time? Feel like you should write it exactly like it was when you first got the idea? You don’t have to commit to that oldest version of your book. Really. Here’s why …
Your Intuition and Your Book
Nothing is more challenging than trying to work on a heart-centered project and feeling pulled back to a structure that you “have to” follow. Remember that the rules of book writing are way more flexible than most people will have you believe. Writing something that is aligned with your heart and your brand is the most important part of sharing your story! Watch the video to find out more.