You may already have an idea for a book.
Maybe you’ve written notes, started a draft, watched videos, searched online, or asked questions in writing groups. But the more you learn, the more you may realize there are a lot of decisions that come with becoming an author.
You also have to think through your genre, audience, word count, publishing path, title, cover, description, categories, keywords, and marketing.
How To Write Your First Book gives you a simple, easy-to-understand overview of the foundational pieces every first-time author should think through.
This is not just about getting words on the page.
It’s about understanding the process so you can make better decisions as you write, publish, and market your first book.
“Because there is so much information out there on book writing and self publishing it can be a little overwhelming not only in terms of where to start but also with trying to narrow information to a single good starting point. This is a good book to get your feet wet, get a good overview and get tips to help with your writing. Would definitely recommend.”
How to choose and validate your book idea before you invest too much time in the wrong direction
Why genre and target audience matter, and how they affect your content, title, cover, description, and marketing
What to know about manuscript formatting, word count, and the early writing process
How to think through self-publishing, traditional publishing, and the financial investment involved
Why book titles, covers, descriptions, Amazon categories, and keywords can affect visibility and sales
How to start thinking about your author goals, marketing comfort level, and long-term writing career
Common mistakes first-time authors make and the questions you should ask yourself as you write
Autographed paperback copy, 122 pages
