| p>5 Simple Writing Strategies: | | | | reduce or eliminate any unnecessary adverbs |
| 1. Set aside time every day to write. I know, | | | | (words ending in ly) Instead find specific verbs. |
| you've heard this time and again but it's true and | | | | 3. Cut all unnecessary, unfocused, copy. If it |
| it's important. It keeps you in the habit of writing, | | | | doesn't have a specific and clear purpose to you |
| makes your copy more interesting, professional, | | | | reader, eliminate it. |
| and focused and it ensures that your book | | | | 4. Create transitions between paragraphs and |
| doesn't take ten years to finish. | | | | sections. Begin each chapter with a compelling |
| 2. Write conversationally. Not only is conversational | | | | statement and end each chapter with a compelling |
| writing easier to read, it's easier to write. Simply | | | | hook. |
| imagine that you're writing to a friend or family | | | | 5. Do your absolute best to make your book |
| member. | | | | perfect but realize that nothing's perfect. |
| 3. Write for a specific amount of time, and make | | | | 5 Simple Publishing Strategies: |
| it reasonable. Don't promise that you're going to | | | | 1. Self publish your book to make more money |
| write for four hours a day unless you're already a | | | | and get your book to market as fast as possible. |
| professional full time writer. It just isn't reasonable. | | | | 2. Make your book available in both electronic and |
| On the other hand, if you can only write for 15 | | | | print format, to appeal to both markets. (The |
| minutes a day then that's a reasonable goal. If | | | | ebook market is growing every day) |
| you end up writing for more than 15 minutes then | | | | 3. Look for a book printer that also offers design, |
| great but if not, at least you've met your goal. | | | | editing, and layout services to make the publishing |
| 4. Outline or plan your book. Many people groan at | | | | process fast and easy. |
| the thought of outlining their book. You don't have | | | | 4. Make sure you spend time on your book's title, |
| to break it down into a 30 page detailed account | | | | table of contents, front and back cover. The |
| of what you're going to write. Simply draft your | | | | book buying decision is made in less than 20 |
| chapter titles and the points that you want to | | | | seconds and 90% of that decision comes from |
| cover in each chapter. It will make your writing | | | | your books appearance and cover. |
| process more efficient, more focused, and more | | | | 5. Don't forget to get an ISBN number! (ISBN.org) |
| productive. | | | | 5 Simple Marketing Strategies: |
| 5. Write when it works best for you. Morning, | | | | 1. Make your book available on Amazon. |
| noon, or night what is the best time for you to | | | | 2. Make sure you have a website to promote |
| focus on your writing? Don't assume that just | | | | your book, reviews, testimonials, relevant articles |
| because you have more time in the night that | | | | and information, and even your speaking or |
| that is the best time for you to write. You could | | | | appearance calendar. |
| be exhausted by the time the 6:00 news rolls | | | | 3. Promote your book in every communication. |
| around and clear thought just doesn't happen. If | | | | Email, print, conversation, even your business |
| you're a morning person, write in the morning and | | | | cards. |
| vice versa. | | | | 4. Carry a copy of your book with you. You |
| 5 Simple Editing Strategies: | | | | never know when someone is going to ask what |
| 1. Take editing in stages beginning with a quick | | | | you do for a living. |
| spelling and grammar check. | | | | 5. Write articles for publications and organizations |
| 2. Use your software's search and replace feature | | | | relevant to your book's topic. Make sure that |
| to find, and eliminate all passive verbs. Replace | | | | your bio contains your name, book title, and |
| them with active, specific verbs. Do your best to | | | | website. |