Top Ten Tips on How to Write a Book

Writing a book can be a monumental task. But for someone with a dream and a passion, they will do whatever it takes to make it come true. Below are a top ten list of tips on how to successfully write a book:

1.   Just start. Put a pen to a page, fingers to a keyboard, or a voice to a recorder. Waiting around for the perfect moment or the perfect word to begin with may never happen. Start with what first comes to mind and then go back and edit and revise to create that perfect moment.

2.   Write everyday. Cory Doctorow, author of With a Little Help, says “Anything you do every day gets easier. If you’re insanely busy, make the amount that you write everyday small, but do it everyday.”

3.   Be organized. Whether you use post-it notes, flow charts, excel sheets or scraps of paper, have your thoughts organized. Make sure your organization fits your style so you can easily find what you are looking for.

4.   Create a workspace. Rid it of distractions and fill it with things that will help you stay on point. Having a designated space to write allows you to step away from the real world and into the reality of your book.

5.   Seek feedback. Open yourself up to criticism and constructive feedback. Only use confidants with whom you feel confident – people that you trust. Don’t be afraid of opening yourself up to an outside view of your book.

6.   Use resources to teach you how to write. Using professionals will help increase your knowledge and range of writing. By using self-help books, writing coaches and websites you can learn how to effectively write a book.

7.   Don’t give up. If you need, take a break (one hour, one week or one month). Whatever works best for you, just take a breather and then dive right back in. Giving up has never accomplished something great.

8.   Listen to your gut. Write what makes sense to you and what feels right. Remember you are writing for yourself and you are the one who must be happy with the end product.

9.   Rewrite. Once you think you’re done, you’re not. Look back over your work, rewrite what doesn’t work and then start the process over again.

10.            Publish your work! After all that hard work, don’t forget to get your book out there. Work hard at getting it published.

This huge task can be manageable as long as you remember to break it down into easy to follow steps. With the write tools, friends and family to support you, and enough drive, you can successfully write a book!

 

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