So, you’ve decided you’re someone who has the desire to write a book. And if you’ve been following this series, you’ll now have a better understanding of what that involves.
It’s time to get organised and set yourself up to make things happen.
Create writing time
Back in part one of this series I talked about the importance of building your writing muscles by writing every day. To create that author discipline, take the steps to do what’s necessary to make dedicated the time for this.
Plan your writing
Whether you’re writing fiction (part two) or non-fiction (part three) it pays to have a plan. To know what needs to be worked on when, invest time in the planning and outlining process and then build your writing schedule around this.
Give double the time to reviewing and editing
However long it takes to write your book, plan to take twice as long to edit it (part four). I know you’ll be chomping at the bit to see your book in print, but I highly recommend you don’t rush the reviewing and editing stage. You don’t want to be kicking yourself when, down the line, you look back and see mistakes you now can’t fix. Trust me – I’ve made that mistake and it is maddening!
Choose your publication route
Consider how you want to be published (part five) as early in the process as possible. For traditional publishing contracts make your submissions before the book is complete. If you want to take the partnership or self-publishing route, start looking at your options and work out the costs.
Get the help and support you need
Only you can write your book, but please know you don’t have to go it alone. There are online communities for aspiring authors and plenty of tools and resources out there. Never be afraid to reach out and ask for help!
If you have dreams of writing a book and need some expert help, visit contentalchemy.co.uk and take a look at Book-writing Gold, my academy to step you through every stage of becoming an author.
