Ready To Write Your Book?

Ask anyone, "Do you want to write a book?" Many will say, "Yes, someday." Others will tell you that they have a story to tell but they aren't writers. A small group will tell you that they are ready to write. In this small group I find that many are not ready. They start and stop. The first time a challenge occurs they stop writing.

They become too busy. I believe that many times being busy is just an excuse
because if they had a publisher and a deadline they would write and write until the
book was finished no matter how many time constraints they had.

If an entrepreneur realizes that a book can attract new clients, build their business,
establish them as an expert in their field then they have a reason to write an
informational book. They become motivated to help their clients, create a name for
themselves, and promote their business.



There is much preparation involved before you can write your book. One of the
reasons writers do not finish writing their book is that they are not fully prepared.
You can learn how to avoid the 8 major mistakes that make the difference between
writing success and a waste of time. Check out the information below and discover
if you are ready to write your great book.

1. Your client must be hungry/starving/yearning for the information you
provide.

People will come to you to get a solution to their problem. What do people always
ask you? That is your area of expertise that you want to provide for your reader.

2. Provide 10 solutions to your clients' problems.

Name 10 problems that you can help your client solve. Now take a few minutes to
write them down in one sentence each so you will remember them. Did you get 10
listed? Congratulations! You now have 10 topics, an outline, or a Table of Contents
(TOC) for your book. It's a start. Your TOC will change as you write and organize
things, but you should be able to complete your book with at least10 extremely
helpful topics for your client/reader.

3. Know your reader.

Do you know your audience? Your book must be addressed to the reader who will
benefit most from your information. Write to the people who need your expert
advice.

4. Gather your fact-finding information.

Do you have a collection of notes, information, clip articles, brochures, etc., that will
help you write your great book? Some writers gather information as they go along
and throw it in a box until they are ready to use it. When your fact-finding research
is at least 85% completed you will be ready to write your book. If you need help with
your research there are many students who would love to earn some extra money
helping you with your research. Check with your local library or community college.
You can also do a Google search for "work for hire agreement."

5. Have a solid purpose.

The better you know the purpose of your book the easier it is to write. An insurance
agent can let their clients know "10 tips to save money on their home insurance." Or
an automotive shop can share "10 ways to keep your car running smoothly." A
mortgage company can offer "The 10 secrets of credit repair and financing-how to
raise your scores." There may be 15 or 20 tips you can use in your book-use as
many as you feel you need to give good information, but keep it short and simple
and easy to understand. Your clients will come to you the next time they have a
question or problem because you have built their trust and you are now the expert
in their mind.

6. Writing your great book takes time and commitment.

No Time! That is the #1 reason why writers tell me they can't finish their book. Yet,
they barely started it. Things get in the way. There will always be other demands in
your life. Many times I find that writers do not have a plan of action and are not
prepared. Writing your great book must be one of the first 5 priorities in your daily
life. Ask anyone who has written and published a book. It takes time and
commitment. Can you commit a minimum of 10 hours per week? If you are an
average typist using a computer you should be able to write at least 20 pages a
week. At the end of a month you will have finished 80 pages!

7. Too busy? Let someone else write your book.

This is the number one excuse of wannabe writers-don't be one of them. Here is
an alternative way to write your book. Hire someone else to do it for you. Record
your book idea over the telephone. Get a friend to listen to you on the phone. You
can have a great conversation about the 10 topics for your book. Your friend will
ask questions that will help you. Get the information transcribed by a virtual
assistant, college student, or local secretarial service. Of course, you still have to set
time aside to do the prep work and have everything ready when you record each
chapter. A second alternative is to hire a ghostwriter. You provide the idea and
information and let the ghostwriter write the book for you.

8. Your enthusiasm and passion is important.

It takes a lot of enthusiasm, motivation, and a belief in yourself that you can do it.
This is a key to your writing success. Keep up your motivation by asking a trusted
friend to be your buddy while you are writing. Let others know you are writing a
book. It is the one event in your life that everyone will get excited for you and
encourage you.

How to Get Started

You can get started writing your great book with ease and confidence 1) once you
have reviewed the activities mentioned above, 2) identified the ones that you need
to do and strengthen, and 3) are ready to set up a plan of action and just do it. Put a
check mark by the items above that you need to work on then prioritize them. Begin
today starting with your first priority. Stay focused on the #1 step you must do.
When you feel confident that you are physically and emotionally prepared to handle
the 8 items above then you are ready to write your great book.



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