20 Tips

for Writing a Book

Getting Started Beating Overwhelm

1. Decide what the book is about. 11. Only write one chapter at a time.

2. Set a daily word count goal. 12. Write a shorter book.

3. Have a set time to work on your
book every day.
4. Write in the same place every time.
13. Start a blog to get feedback early.
Staying Creative
14. Keep an inspiration list.

Staying Motivated 15. Keep a journal.

5. Set a total word count.
16. Deliver consistently.
6. Give yourself weekly deadlines.
Staying Focused
7. Get early feedback.
17. Take frequent breaks.

Finishing 18. Remove distractions.

8. Commit to shipping.
19. Write where others are writing.
9. Embrace failure.
20. Dont tweak as you go.
10. Write another book.