Biggest book writing secrets.
Hi, I’m Courtney! If you’re new to LeadHer Publishing, well, first of all welcome. We write books here (and I help self-publish them!).
If you found your way here maybe you’re thinking about writing a book of your own as well.
Good for you! You should. (I say that as you know, a totally unbiased neutral party ;) ). Not only is holding your book in your hands (and seeing it on shelves in the store, like Jeenie!) the COOLEST feeling but it can also bring you:
1. Evergreen passive income (you only have to write it once and keep making money off it!) 2. Exposure on one of the biggest platforms in the world 3. Credibility, I mean come on you’re a freaking published author amirite?! 4. Value to your target audience
So if you’re thinking about it, you should probably just do it.
Ok, so this is the part where most people say “wtf Courtney, how am I supposed to write a whole book?!” And I know! Having a vague idea & trying to turn that into a full-length manuscript can be daunting.
I won’t lie, I’ve fallen victim to staring at a blinking cursor and taking a longer than intended “break from writing”. I don’t want that for you.
I like you.
So, I’m going to give you my tried and true BIGGEST secrets to writing a book. These are the exact secrets that have led to dozens of LeadHer women becoming best-selling authors on Amazing including Jeenie, Grace & Cori.
LET’S DO THIS…
Start by planning what you’re ACTUALLY going to write about. Having a book write itself is a fantasy that most writers fall into. If you want to write an actual book you need to map it. That means
Narrowing down who your book is for
Determining how is it going to help them
Mapping out what you’re going to write about I have a tool just for that. It’s the exact way I planned out (and actually finished!) my first book. Download How tf do I start writing a book.
Don’t rely on motivation. Sure, sometimes you’ll be feeling creative and have a flow of ideas coming to you, but if you WAIT for that to happen we’ll be on Fast & Furious #96 before you finish your book (trust me, no one wants that). Create a habit by structuring your writing (see secret #1) and scheduling in writing time. I know it doesn’t sound sexy but you know what is sexy…becoming a PUBLISHED FREAKIN’ AUTHOR.
Start small. (Yes, in this case size really does matter 😆) Starting from nothing to a full manuscript can be a lot. Why not start with a journal, a smaller book (that way you can publish another as a follow up!) or as part of a group project (like co-authoring!). BONUS- this is a cost effective way to get started since you do have to invest out of pocket to self-publish.
Don’t do it alone! If you’re the kind of person who thrives with accountability & group motivation set that up for yourself! Write with a friend who you regularly check in with. You can also join a group project like one of LeadHer’s regular co-author projects [Join the waitlist here] OR get some accountability from ME, a self-publishing & writing coach by joining Write Now! [Sign up here]
Finally, just f*kin start ok?! I promise you about half of your blocks & excuses will disappear if you just follow these steps, focus on what you want to write about and just sit down to WRITE. #WILLPOWER friend.
Access all of these tools and MORE support at https://www.leadherpublishing.com/. If you need even more help getting started or publishing I also have publishing coaching & VIP support options available.
Believe me, you can absolutely do this my friend!
