Tuesday’s writing tip for those who want to write a book

One of the best ways to get started writing a book is to view your book not as “200 pages that have to be written” but as a series of chapters that originate as published articles. By writing a short article about each chapter, and publishing it online, you’re getting a head start on your book, creating a framework that you can expand upon when you receive the book contract.

Starting your book as articles, and publishing them through outlets like www.ezinearticles.com, not only gives you a head start on your book, but it permits you to gain valuable feedback from readers. Plus, you’re establishing a web presence for your yourself and your ideas.

Most important, your ideas take on a new life when you view them on screen as published articles, rather than items in an outline. Instead of “ideas,” your ideas turn into “reality.”

In most cases, completing the first draft is the hardest part of writing. Once you have finished the first draft as an article, it becomes far easier to develop and expand your ideas into a finished chapter.

Takeaway: Writing articles is often the first step that translates intention into action, turning ideas into career-enhancing published books. Take your “wish list” of chapters that you want to include in your book, and write an article a week, i.e., 700 words, (about two double-spaced typewritten pages), about each chapter. Your book will suddenly come alive!

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Published & Profitable members can learn more about article writing in my 12 Tips for Using Article Marketing to Promote Your Book.

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