How To Write A Book In 2023: 21 Simple Steps for Beginners
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- Опубліковано 3 лип 2024
- Here at Self-Publishing School, we follow the motto: Done Is Better Than Perfect. When writing your first draft, it’s easy to get stuck on minuscule areas like a sentence of description or a line of dialogue.
But the crucial part of writing a book is WRITING the book. Of course, you want your book to be the best it can be, but it’s impossible to edit what’s not yet written. So, in this in-depth video, Chandler walks you through 21 simple steps to write your book and become a published author.
He’ll guide you through the process of writing a book, teach you how to write a book fast, and give you a complete guide to get published. If you're struggling to get to your rough draft or even to outline your book, this video is for you.
Learn how to go from book idea to published author in 30 days or less by using these 21 simple steps!
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Phase 01:
Think like a writer
1- Write with a purpose and find your " why"
2- Get rid of your excuses ( It's me !)
Phase 02 :
Set yourself up for success
1- Schedule your writing time
2 - Create your writing environment
3 - Equip yourself with the right tools
Phase 03:
Actually write your book
1- Come up with your book idea
Ask yourself :
* What do you get paid for?
* What are your hobbies?
* What are you passionate about?
2- Decide which book you'll write first
Ask yourself:
* Which one can I write the fastest?
* Which one am I most likely to finish?
* Which one is going to make me happy?
3- Fill out the book map
4- Turn your book map into an outline
5- Write one chapter at a time
6- Speak your book
Phase 04:
Avoid potholes along the way
1- Avoid writer's block
2- Don't edit while you write ( definitely me!)
3- Push past the " Messy Middle"
Phase 05:
Launch your book successfully
1- Hire a great editor to edit your book
2- Format your book properly
3- Come up with a title
4- Get a good cover
5- Build a launch team
6- Get reviews
7- Find a mentor who's done it before
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Now, go and write your book
Happy writing ^^)
Thank you ☺️
Thanks so much!!
Thanks
We know most of this stuff, but it is encouraging to hear a reminder nice and clear like this - and pick up a couple tips we had forgotten!
If you liked this video, check out my new TEDx talk on the same topic: ua-cam.com/video/sHfrvpgDsaw/v-deo.html
No more excuses. Just got to do it and stay with it. I got my “why”. Thank you!
What is your why?
I love writing one chapter at a time and setting a time limit doing so. It helps create a focus.
So true!
My first book took 8 years to write. (pantsed the whole thing) my last novel 280,000 words took 8 months. (plotting) :)
WOW! What a difference! you must know a thing or two about outlining ;)
This video is well done! It breaks up the "not knowing what-to-do-next" pieces. Thank you!
The roadmap you’ve provided with so many resources is so great! Very well done!
Get rid of excuses and push past the messy middle! I've finished my storyboard and working on the rough draft. Thanks for all the resources and steps Chandler
Awesome! Let us know if we can support: self-publishingschool.com/apply
Thank you Chandler for taking the time to help us learn how to write a book in 90 days. I've watched your video a couple of times and think I have it now and want to get my book written within the next 90 days, or at least I'm going to try. I appreciate all the videos to help me get this accomplished and will need your help again at the end to finish it off with a cover, how to format it for publication, and ideas for the cover. Thank you for being here to help us become successful authors as you've become. I appreciate you and your team of authors who are on call for help too!
You make writing seem super simple and easy! And circulating the book too. Thank you!
Thanks for what you do!
I'm following your steps and my book is coming along! I am so excited about how quickly I'
m getting it done! Thank you for providing a map! It's work- but I went to a cabin in the woods for a week to GET RID OF MY EXCUSES and GET IT DONE!! Done is WAY better than perfect!!! I'm telling all my friends about you, and sharing your ideas and UA-cam channel in my writing groups! Thank you, Chandler!
Amazing!! Way to take ownership and get it done - that is ALL you!! :)
Thanks for sharing the channel with others, Rebecca!
Hope you enjoyed the video! If you liked it, check out my new TEDx talk on this topic here: ua-cam.com/video/sHfrvpgDsaw/v-deo.html
The process works! Thanks, Chandler
Which of the 21 steps is your favorite? Comment below and let us know! Any steps we missed?
Also, if you want to learn more in-depth about how to write a great book (and publish it), check it out here: selfpublishing.com/first-class
Thank you So much
My favorite part is where you tell us NOT to edit while you write!!
I love the mind mapping. It was SO helpful and brilliant to be able to create that and then my outline from that. It has been so easy writing from the outline.
@@SusanWilkins-NHA thanks!
MashAllah, may Allah bless you, I am so happy for UA-cam suggested me your videos. InshaAllah, very soon I will start writing my first novel, your explanations are inspiring. I like all your steps . Thank you so much.
Excellent!!! Thanks much Chandler!
Great synopsis of the bookwriting process. You are right that editing as you write slows down the process. Getting the first draft in the computer is key.
Great outline - Love the simplicity of the process.
So much value! Thank you!
Eye opening!
the purpose like you said , the " why " is the most important...your mind has to be clear !
Loved it!
brilliant! i really needed this! i start now! thank you so much!
Thank you for this video! I’m so glad I just found your channel! I started my book 6 months ago but keep getting side tracked. I hope one day it can be made into a Netflix film or even a movie. It’s non-fiction and it’s raw, reveling, romantic, edgy, and full of emotion stirring experiences. This is all set in a timeline that covers 3 generations. Important to note it will indicate it is “based on a true story”. It’s all in a word document and I hope to transfer it to some software and organize it. I’m very proud of it and eager to finish it.
I like the point about the intrinsic and extrinsic why's for writing the books, and the advice to get the excuses out of the way and get started.
Yes! No excuse can go up against you just STARTING!
Thanks, Chandler/SPS! That's what I like about you and your approach-- so encouraging! :~))
@@elainedanforth9485 Have you checked out this video?
ua-cam.com/video/kieAfi3hLEY/v-deo.html
Thank you for your information!
Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!
Excellent, concise!
The first, "find your why" - super helpful!
Thank you! What is your why?
@@ChandlerBoltOfficial I write to impact people. To show the world a message that they didn't know before. Even if only one person is touched, I've succeeded greatly. I used to experience writer's block all. the. time. When I watched this video, I sat down and thought about what my "why" was and I've had much greater success with writing now. Thank you so much, SPS! #chandlerbolt
@@isabellalambeth6552 that's so great to hear!! Thanks for sharing. Let us know how else we can help
Thank you for all of your information.
This really does break it down and simplify it, so helpful
Great job! Love your content!
Chandler -I love your book and am working through it! Finishing my first draft! Love this video to compliment it!
Awesome tips! thanks for sharing.
Awesome!!!
Very nice clear message!!
Thanks, Chandler! I can do this. You are very real and I like you. Thats a big check off on my list!
Thanks for breaking it down.
Been looking for this. Thanks.
Awesome! Gonna need to watch and absorb this a few times, but time to get to it!
Thank you for this breakdown it definitely makes the goal of finishing a book a lot more achievable!
Love this, Chandler! Excited to get started!
Most helpful info..Thank you
Thank you for the inspiration!
Thank You 🙏 so much
Thank you. I really did enjoy this..
Great presentation, Chandler. Clear and Concise!
Love you advice.
Thanks a lot, Chandler! In your webinar I had a lot of excuses - now I am committed!! Awaiting your call but I am starting with my book tonight!!
I love your shirt! I love how clear and precise you spoke and how easy you made your system sound/work. I look forward to learning more from you.
Thanks! Where are you at in the process?
@@ChandlerBoltOfficial Wow, thanks for asking! I purchased your Kindle book, "How to NOT Suck at Writing Your First Book," created my mind map, outline, and now have 4,670 words, so far, for my draft. I started writing a fiction book until I read your book and now I'm writing something that I "know a lot about." Once I complete that book, which I hope will be in 2 weeks or less, I may follow up with a supplement to it or continue my fiction book.
@@DD-nn7vk Woah! That's amazing. Have you checked out our book outline generator?
Also, feel free to book a call with the team if you think we can help with your book: self-publishingschool.com/apply
Purple cow? What a sneaky idea. LOVE IT!
I immensely appreciate this pretty much helpful video. ☀️
I learned that "Done is better than perfect." I need to keep that in mind! Thanks for all the info!
I struggle with that too!! The first word is always the worst 😬
Great information. Thank you.
This is so good!!
Great information. Thanks
Thank you for this helpful information.
Amazing webinar, Thank you
Very helpful! thanks!
I will do this in a few days. Setting the schedule ASAP. Thanks for this.
This was great. Format and launch team
I’ve just done your webinar it was brilliant thank you.
Writing can always improve, cheers for this
This is incredible.
Very helpful. Thanks for sharing this information.
Thank you Chandler, I love your passion, knowledge and giving energy...
🙌
Great content Chandler, I have found your work very helpful!
Useful tips.
I'm in the messy middle. I need to get my book project finished. I also need to set up a crowdfunding campaign to help me get over the finish line with this book. One of the ideas I have is that the book I'm writing need to be in English and also Spanish, I found your "Self Publishing School" while searching for how to get a book translated. Your "Write a book, serve humanity." resonated with me.
i liked the mind mapping and dumpng all your ideas down and get them out!
awesome! Have you checked out this video?
ua-cam.com/video/kieAfi3hLEY/v-deo.html
These guide is awesome. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you Chandler. I’m finally feeling confident enough to write. I’m scheduling my writing time today and going to follow the steps you outlined
how'd it go?
Extremely helpful...
Thank you
Great video, time to apply myself!
ONE & DONE. Very clear & concise. I don't need to look at any other videos to finish my book. thanks chandler.
WOW.... Very Helpful
Thankyou, this was very timely and helpful.
very helpful step by step process
I have done self publishing school - and i did it! Wrote and self published my best selling book in 90 days!
GOOD WORK Kylie!! Thanks for stopping by to share :)
Hey Kylie! Long time no see. Hope you're well
Awesome thanks
My new fav channel what’s good!!!
This is a great video. It works!
Great post! Really helpful
A source of motivation. Thank you I hit the subscribe button
Super helpful. I'm just starting my SPS book writing process and this was great. Thank you!
Have you checked out this video?
ua-cam.com/video/kieAfi3hLEY/v-deo.html
Well put together video with clear and concise steps to achieving the goal. Thank you!
Great info!
You are very inspiring. As we know, taking your book from idea to reality is, or can be, intimidating. Your positive inspiration that it can be done is by far the most motivating part of your video. “Better done than perfect”
Awesome tips thank you
After watching your webinar, I woke up with my why and purpose. Thanks for the inspiration. I’ve been following you almost from your beginning.
great to hear! Have you checked out this video?
ua-cam.com/video/kieAfi3hLEY/v-deo.html
great stuff
Just watched your video, this is the first step of my book writing journey.
Can"t wait to study this!
Thanks very helpful!
thank you
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I struggle with depression, PTSD and physical issues due to a 24 year marriage to an abusive narcissist, now ex-husband, but I have faith that with the guidance you share I will be published by the end of 2021! Thank you for all you do and for letting your light shine! You're awesome! 💜
eye-opening information
How great is this, I already had the audiobook in my library!
Of Published? Amazing!
I really liked your video. It is upbeat, which helped me to think how to get started! And, I loved
that you talk fast paced so I didn't get bored. Making the outline was my favorite since that
is what I need to do.
Thank you!
thanks so much for this invaluable information.
It is a very good video, simple, and straightforward.