Do you have a message you dream of sharing with others, something that could become a life-changing book?
A challenge you overcame
A truth that changed your life
A weakness or fear you conquered
A sermon series you preached
A Bible study you taught
A small-group curriculum you developed
A process you use to achieve success
A skill or ability you want to help others achieve
A life story you believe will inspire others
If so, this course is designed for you. Whether your book is intended for Christian or secular audiences, you’ll benefit from dozens of in-depth, content-rich lessons, worksheets, and resources that cover every stage of the book writing experience.
Nearly fifteen hours of information-packed videos cover in detail the four-part book strategy that will take you from book idea to finished manuscript. The included worksheets will walk you step-by-step through the process, and by the time you have finished the course, you'll have your entire book planned out, your chapter summaries created, your first chapter written, and a clear roadmap defined for the rest of the journey.
Additional downloadable resources include a book proposal template, a book plan template, an endorsement tracker, a guide to making money with books, ways to discover great book ideas, and more.
Along the way, you'll receive an overview of the writing and publishing process, filled with real-world advice and best practices gained from nearly fifteen years' experience in the publishing world.
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COURSE SUMMARY
Section 1 provides an overview of book writing, including common misconceptions and roadblocks that can sabotage you before you even get started.
Section 2 explores your book idea. How do you find and develop ideas?How do you know if you have a good idea? How can you tailor your idea to your audience? What do you, as the author, bring to the book and the conversation?
Section 3 helps you develop your book plan. This is where things get real. You’ll learn how to craft a book that effectively communicates your message to your audience, and you’ll make key decisions about your book that will guide the rest of your journey.
Section 4 teaches you how to craft a book outline. This is where you brainstorm, gather, and organize your content into a solid chapter outline. Your book truly takes shape in this step, as you decide what content to include and how to structure that content to best communicate your message.
Section 5 guides you through creating book content. This is the writing process itself. You’ll learn strategies and principles to write well, and you’ll write your first chapter. By the time you finish this section, you'll be on track to finish your entire book, chapter by chapter, following your book plan and outline.
Section 6 points you toward the future. Why is editing important, and what kinds of editing can help you? What are your publishing options? How do you distribute your book? How do you market and sell it? What financial and legal issues should you be aware of? This broad overview of the publishing process introduces you to the essential issues you'll encounter as you write and launch your book.
