| Have you started your book yet? No. Don't | | | | book. Make sure the main central thought |
| beat yourself up any longer. Keep reading | | | | includes the greatest benefit of your book |
| this article; it was written especially for | | | | and you're done. |
| you. With the right focus and knowledge, you | | | | |
| can successfully start and complete YOUR book | | | | In other words, it should answer your |
| within weeks. | | | | audiences' question, "How will this book |
| | | | help, encourage or solve my problem for me?" |
| Remember the old adage, Q: How do you eat an | | | | Writing the thesis before you write the book |
| elephant? A: One bite at a time. The same | | | | will keep you on the path of focused, |
| applies to writing your book. How do you eat | | | | powerful yet easy to read content. |
| the book writing elephant? You eat him one | | | | |
| bite (one step) at a time. More and more | | | | All chapters support your book's main |
| people are successfully completing their | | | | concept. For "Win with the Writer Inside," |
| books in less time. Even your competitors are | | | | the thesis is "How to write, complete, and |
| getting it done. Why not join them. | | | | publish your best book fast." The best titles |
| | | | often include the thesis statement in some |
| Here's some tips to get started writing your | | | | form. |
| book: | | | | |
| | | | 4. Create your book's first title. |
| 1. Plan a significant book. | | | | |
| | | | In the literary world it's called a working |
| Many aspiring authors tremble in their | | | | title because everyone knows it could and |
| tracks; they wonder if their book will sell. | | | | probably will change. You may decide to |
| Good question. No one wants to invest time or | | | | change it or your publisher. Even so, working |
| money into a sinking ship. Don't be afraid; | | | | titles help direct and focus your writing. |
| test your book's significance. Your book is | | | | |
| significant if it presents useful | | | | Some non-fiction writing does better with |
| information, answers important reader | | | | subtitles. If needed, it clarifies the title. |
| questions, and impacts people for the good. | | | | Confusing titles will miss the mark and |
| If it's entertaining or humorous it could go | | | | sales. Which titles grab you and stir a |
| further than you imagined. | | | | desire to read what the author has to say: |
| | | | Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their |
| It's significant, if it creates a deeper | | | | Kids About Money - That the Poor and Middle |
| understanding of humanity, animals or this | | | | Class Do Not! or How to Teach Others About |
| world. With one to three of these elements | | | | Money; How to Win Friends and Influence |
| your book is worth writing. More than three, | | | | People! or How to Make Friends. |
| it has potential of making great sales even | | | | |
| to best seller status. Go ahead, write your | | | | 5. Make an inspiration cover early. |
| book and make the world a better place. | | | | |
| | | | Keep it by your desk to inspire you. Book |
| 2. Know who will buy your book. | | | | covers are the number one selling point of a |
| | | | book. Of course, in the beginning this is |
| When you give your book a target audience, it | | | | only a working cover. Nevertheless it will |
| will hit the mark of good sales. Top selling | | | | help crystallize your thoughts and propel you |
| books focus on one main topic per book. When | | | | toward the fulfillment of your dream. |
| you target one audience at a time, each tip, | | | | Remember, you have about 4-10 seconds to |
| each story or how-to will be more effective. | | | | impress your audience to buy. |
| Aim your message and you gain a competitive | | | | |
| edge on many book writers. | | | | Browse the bookstores and the internet to get |
| | | | a few ideas. Study the covers best suited for |
| Create an audience profile. Are your | | | | your audience. Choose colors that attract |
| potential readers male or female? How old are | | | | them. Consider blue and red for business |
| they? Are they interested in self-help, | | | | books; aqua, yellow, and shades of red work |
| mystery, romance, how-to books? What problems | | | | for personal growth books. Avoid using too |
| do they face? Are they business people or | | | | much red; it makes many feel suspicious. |
| professionals? Are they techies or | | | | |
| non-techies? Are they willing to spend $12-25 | | | | I admit it; getting started writing a book |
| on a book like yours? | | | | can become a huge elephant in the way of your |
| | | | book's success. Even so, it doesn't have to |
| 3. Write your book's thesis. | | | | stay that way. You can do like the author |
| | | | did; eat the book writing elephant one bite |
| Did you cringe at the word thesis? For some, | | | | at a time. Start today; complete and release |
| it brought back memories of English class and | | | | your significant message to the world. Bon |
| writing essays. No worries, a thesis simply | | | | Appetit! |
| reflects the main central thought of the | | | | |