How Not to Write Your First Book
Michael DeLon
DFY Book Publishing & Marketing with Guaranteed Results. Content Marketing, Message Development, Lead Magnets, Video Preconditioning and Podcasts | The Credibility Coach? | #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author
Do you remember the game “Telephone”? It's that one where you whisper a message, and by the time it reaches the end, it's unrecognizable. That confusion happens to a lot of first-time authors who try to put their business knowledge into a book. They think they’re being clear, but readers get the wrong idea. It’s just one of the traps first-time authors often tumble into, like:
1. Who Are You Talking To? Without identifying a target audience, authors can end up reaching... well, no one. Know your readers!
2. Wobbly Message Syndrome: A book needs a strong, clear theme. Without one, it's like a sandwich missing its filling.
3. Messy Thoughts Everywhere: Think of your ideas as puzzle pieces. You need them to fit together perfectly to see the whole picture.
4. The "I Don't Need an Editor" Myth: Saying you don't need an editor is a bit like refusing a map in a maze. Good luck with that.
With busy schedules and bustling businesses, many owners just don't have time to jot down their genius and avoid the traps. That’s why we developed the Speak-to-Write method.
We turn those spoken words of yours into a written masterpiece. Our writers interview you to tease out the brilliance from your brain, then craft it into a book draft.
So before you rush headlong into the adventure of writing, let us be your trusty guide. We'll make sure you avoid the traps and end up with a book you’re proud of.
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