Tips for Book Writing

It seems like everyone has written a book these days. Think you can’t do it? Think again. With ebooks being popular, you can even do it quickly and publish it yourself. There is no minimum number of pages, either, so you could even have a 10-page ebook and call yourself an author. However, it’s probably best to keep an ebook under 150 pages, although this is not a formal rule. eAn ebook is also a great way to promote a product and show you as an expert in your field. The hardest part of the process might simply be deciding what to write. So here are some tips to get your inspired on your way to authorhood.

1. Brainstorm a list of topic ideas and chapter headings. Then take each chapter and dissect it into smaller pieces. As you question the relevance of your ideas, the bad ones will get weeded out and the good ones will blossom into paragraphs. Don’t worry about organizing your book or editing just yet, work on getting the information to paper. It’s also a good idea to buy a notebook just for brainstorming and keeping your notes.
2. Dedicate yourself to working on your book at least twice per week (more is better). This way, your mind will continue to think about the topic even when you are busy doing other things. Some of the greatest ideas are said to come when a person is in the shower or doing other monotonous things like house cleaning. So stay present and know that even on your days off, the creativity is being simmered. 
3. Look at other books that are on similar subjects—and then decide to make yours better. Make it a practice to read regularly what others have published, especially your competitions. Notice the writing style and what you like or don’t like about it. What you might see as a hole in another book, could be an entire chapter for you. Really study what is out there and have the intention that your book is going to be fantastic.
4. Is your book idea something you are passionate about? If so, that’s perfect. The more drive and energy behind your book, the more likely you are to finish it. If writing your book is more like going upstream, you may just have writers block. This is totally normal and even the most seasoned writers deal with it. The cure is usually just to write anyway and stay on your schedule. With enough effort and practice, the words will begin to come again. If you are still struggling, it might be time to brainstorm again or work with an editor to reignite your passion.