Hi friends!
How do I write my own book/ ebook/ blog/ article?
That’s a question I’ve been asked a lot over the years.
Many of my friends know that I am a ghostwriter – that I write books, articles and blogs for other people, and have done for a long time. Some know that I use my maiden name for my academic publications and a pseudonym for most of my short stories and poetry. And a couple of weeks ago my first novel – also written with a pseudonym – came out.
So when people I meet want to write their book, they often ask my advice.
A lot of people want to write their own book. Joseph Epstein says that 81% of Americans want to write a book. I don’t think 81% of Australians are quite that silly, but I imagine there are still a lot of people out there who have considered it.
So I am putting together a webinar series on how to write your own book. I’m working on it now, and it should be ready in the New Year. It will be down to earth, no nonsense and no hype. I will tell the truth about writing books. I won’t make it sound like it’s the easiest thing you ever did, like some people do, but I’ll make it simple where it is simple.
Anyway, I thought I could let my favourite people know some of the main things ahead of time.
So here goes.
These are the main steps in writing a book:
And finally, you format the book.
For those who have written a book, you will know that there are lots of things to consider in each point.
It may seem like a daunting task if you think of it all at once.
So why do it?
Because the joy of completion is enormous.
So I thought I would break down the process into small, easy steps, because anyone can take a small step, especially if there is someone there to hold your hand.
I will keep you all up to date as to how it’s going, and I’ll be posting updates on my website, and on The Write Impression’s facebook page.
Have you liked my facebook page yet? There are often fun things and helpful things on there.
Later this week I’m going on a cruise to New Zealand for my birthday, and I’ll be spending Christmas with my family – my parents in Melbourne and then my son and his partner who live in the beautiful Southern Highlands.
I hope you all have a great sharing-type Christmas and a wonderful New Year.
And next year – maybe you can write that book.
Warmest regards,
Rie