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3. Every Great Book Starts With An
Idea
A few tips to get started
• Write a book in your favorite genre to read
• Choose a topic you have knowledge about
• Your first idea probably won’t be your best
5. An Outline Is A Map So You Don’t
Get Lost
A few tips to get started
• Your outline shouldn’t be too detailed
• Focus on your beginning, middle and end
• Redo your outline as your story develops
7. Write A Little Bit Every Day
A few tips to get started
• 250-500 words per day is more than enough
• Do not try to write too much in one day
• Write first then edit
11. A Blank Page Is The Enemy
A few tips to get started
• Stopping mid-chapter is ok
• Always write the first sentence of your next chapter
• Blank pages make it hard to get started again
15. Not All Professional Help Is The
Same
A few tips to get started
• More expensive doesn’t mean better
• Talk to other authors to find affordable help
• Hire help to strengthen your weakness
17. Mistakes Help You Learn
Food for thought
• All authors make mistakes
• Successful authors learn quickly and adjust
• Keep track of mistakes to avoid them in the future
19. People Judge Books By Their
Cover
How to find a great title
• Brainstorm title ideas at least once per week
• Ask family and friends to narrow down their favorites
• Hire a professional before finalizing
21. An Incomplete Book Is A Travesty
Food for thought
• Writing a book is hard and you will get discouraged
• No matter what, you should always finish your book
• There is no greater feeling than completing a book