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Want to write a book that transforms lives?

The WRITE Formula: How to Give Your Book Purpose and Power in a Busy Market

When asked, almost every author will tell you that they want to write a book that’s transformational—not just informational.

Great. It helps to be clear on that. But how do you ensure your book has what it takes to acheive that?

Every day approximately 6,000 new books are published worldwide, including both print and digital formats like ebooks and audiobooks. That’s 42,000 per week and more than 2 million books in a year.

It makes sense then, that if an author wants to stand out in such a busy crowd, they need a powerful edge.

So I created the WRITE formula.

How do you stand out in the crowd?

How do you get noticed?

And how do you cut through so you can have the sort of impact you long to have?

You need to have a clear understanding of the following:

W – Wisdom: What do you know that others need to know?

R – Reader: Who are you writing to? What do they need to hear from you?

I – Intention: Exactly what change do you want to facilitate and inspire?

T – Transformational Edge: What makes your story uniquely powerful?

E – Execution: What do you need to do to get your book written and published?

If you are one of those aspiring authors who wants to make a difference, I encourage you to grab a journal and work through these questions.

You’ll be amazed at the clarity that comes and the difference it will make to the way you write your book.

It will also make a difference to the way you think about yourself and what you have to offer.

And if you need help developing your Transformational Edge, talk to me. I have a formula for that too.

What Makes a Book Coach Worth Their Weight in Gold?

Here are 3 things to look for when you are looking for someone to help you get your book written:

Clarity + Structure

When you know where the goal posts are, and you have a plan to reach them, it is so much easier to score.

A good book coach helps you organise your thoughts into a compelling book plan so that you have a clear goal and an easy-to-follow formula for organising your knowledge and expertise in a way your readers will love.

Honest Feedback

When you are writing nonfiction, your voice is an important part of your book.

A good book coach guides your writing without changing your voice so that your reader hears you, gets to know you better, and feels more connected to you with every word they read.

Accountability

How long have you been wanting to write your book?

A good book coach will help you actually finish. They have a system for getting you from where you are now to where you want to be. No more wishing and hoping and endless attempts to get it done.

Pro Tip: If you are interviewing book coaches, ask about their process.

I use the WRITE Method to guide every book. It’s something I created to ensure my authors don’t just write a book, they write a transformational book.

Want to know more about how I work with authors? Message me and I’ll give you some more information.

How Writing a Book Changes You and Your Life

Something most people don’t realise (until they do it) is that writing a book isn’t just about the end product. It’s about who you become in the process of writing it.

Writing a book is a transformational experience and you absolutely do change and in powerful ways.

Here’s 3 Ways Writing A Book Will Change You.

You get really clear on who you are and what you stand for.

Writing forces you to make sense of your story and what you’ve lived.

You’ll reclaim your voice.

You get to say what you want to say, in your own way. No permission needed from anyone else.

And you’ll grow enormously in confidence.

Writing your truth is an act of courage and every day I am so priveleged to work with authors who are choosing to stand up and use their voices in powerful ways.

These things alone are reason enough to go through the process of writing a book.

However, writing, knowing that someone else will read your story and benefit from it, makes it an even more compelling exercise.

If you’re ready for a powerful, internal shift and you want help turning your life experiences into a legacy, then consider book coaching as your next brave step.

Ask me how I can help you.

3 Reasons Lots of Writers Don’t Finish Their Books

All writers get stuck at times, but here are 3 areas where aspiring authors get stuck—and how you can get unstuck:

You don’t have a clear plan.

Try outlining 10 key turning points or lessons you want to teach your reader first.

You are editing while you write.

Try scheduling separate your writing time from your editing time.

You are isolating yourself.

Find a writing community or consider working with a coach to stay motivated and accountable.

Writing and publishing your first book is part creativity, part structure, and a whole lot of support.

You really don’t have to do it all alone.

If you’ve been struggling to finish your book, feel free to reach out for a chat and together we can get your book finished.

How good would that be?

How do you start writing your book when you don’t know where to begin?

It’s a challenge for many aspiring authors and it’s so frustrating when you go and open a new word doc but you don’t know what the hell to put on it.

So I thought it might be helpful to share some tips that will liberate your inner author and get the creative juices going. Give these a go and see if they work for you.

1. Give yourself permission to write freely for 10-20 minutes.

2. Write about why you want to write a book.

3. Don’t edit. Don’t overthink. Just let it flow.

4. Write about what message is burning inside you that you want to get across to readers.

5. Write about moments that changed you forever and how.

6. Write about who you want to help with your book and why.

7. Write for your eyes only.

8. Don’t try to get it perfect. Just get it out.

I like to tell clients: Don’t get it right, get it written. There are very special people in this world who help you polish your message when you are done and they are called editors.

Ultimately, having a road map and structure for your book is the thing that will help you get started and keep you going, so if you would like help to shape your story and create a book you can be proud of, reach out. A brief chat with me might be a significant turning point for you.

Do you have any other tips you can share that have helped you overcome writer’s block in the past? I would love to hear them.