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Addison I.
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Create the conditions to write
- Make the time for writing. We all have those absent-minded moments in our day when we're not doing anything. If we use that time to write, we can actually get a lot done.
- Lower the bar of writing. To overcome perfectionism, set a a goal and a deadline; this will help you get your words out without the need to have them perfect from the beginning.
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Makayla D.
@makidd524
If You've Always Wanted To Write A Book, Here's How : Life Kit
Writing a book: don't wait for someday
You have to create the conditions to write. Carve out some time to write, then start writing. Use the little moments in your day when you're not doing anything.
Or, sit...
Read, then read some more
When you want to write a book, reading helps you figure out what you like. Reading good writers can help you make your own voice better.
There's no one "right" way to write
Some writers plan first. Other writers just jump in and wing it. Some writers are in-between planning and winging it.
You don't need to know which kind of writer you are when you're starting out. Just try something and see what works for you.
Charlie
@cha_36
How to Write a Book Summary
Reasons for writing a book summary
- Writing a book summary helps you remember what you read months, or even years, after reading.
- It helps you connect main concepts from other books,...
Steps for writing a book summary
Writing a book summary consists of three steps.
- Take notes while you read.
- Write the main takeaways in your own words.
- Continue to summarise over time (progressive summarization.)
Take notes while you read
- If you read a printed book, highlight important quotes, ideas, or questions. Write the page number on the first blank page.
- If you're reading a Kindle book, use Kindle's "notes" and "highlights" to collect important takeaways.
- Highlight the book's chapter headings as you're reading. For books, where each chapter builds on the last, it will be easier to get an overview of your notes and highlights.
Lila H.
@lilhh91
Ridiculously Simple Steps for Writing a Book
What it takes to write a book
The hardest part of a writer's job is sitting down to do the work. Writing happens in three phases.
- Beginning: You have to decide what you're going to write ...
Writing a book: Getting started
- Decide what the book is about. Write the argument of your book in a sentence, then turn that into a paragraph, then into a one-page outline. Then write a table of contents to help guide your writing. Break each chapter into a few sections.
- Set a daily word count goal. John Grisham began writing when he was really busy as a lawyer and new dad. He got up an hour or two early and wrote one page a day until he had a novel. A page is about 300 words.
- Set a time to work on your book every day. Consistency makes creativity easier.
- Write in the same special place every time that is different from where you do other activities.
Most people never finish their books
Your book could have helped people, brought beauty or wisdom into the world, if only your book came to be. Or worse, you wrote a book, but nobody cared about it.
Producing a work that sells is not just about writing what you think will work. It's about finding an idea that will excite you and your audience. You have to write a book that is worthy of being sold. To maximize your chance of finishing your book, you need a proven plan.
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