Start your book with these resources:
- Follow me on LinkedIn for current updates
- The Last Book Outline Template You Will Ever Need
- Book Marketing: The Only Way To Market a Book in 2025
- How to Write a Nonfiction Book in 2025
- Author Visibility Update Checklist
Video summary notes:
- Start your book with the end in mind, especially your purpose and audience.
- Use the outline template to stay organized, build momentum, and avoid mid-book burnout.
- Get clear on your book’s “why” before writing a single chapter.
- Chapter-by-chapter bullet points aren’t enough, you need to build a real outline that supports structure and strategy.
- Your working title and subtitle don’t need to be perfect, they just need to guide your thinking.
- Define your ideal reader early so your message hits the right people.
- Read at least 10 comparable books to understand the landscape, discover gaps, and find your unique angle.
- Use quotes, research links, and reader questions as quick wins to move your outline forward and to not get bored with it.
- Interview real people in your niche to gain insights, speak the language, and pull from real-world stories.
- Build a big-ticket offer your book can point to, whether that’s coaching, consulting, courses, or services.
- Align your book with your business so every chapter becomes a lead generator.
- Give your book away to the right people and let it spark real, strategic conversations.
- Amazon ads, BookBub ads, and other social media ads are perfect unless your book supports a bigger business strategy.
- Treat your book like a business tool, not just a standalone product.
- Update your online presence with your author status to boost visibility and authority.
- Focus on one platform (like LinkedIn) so you can show up consistently without burning out.
- You don’t need to feel “ready” to write a book, just start with what you know and shape it as you go.
- Pick the book idea you’re most excited to explore, not the one that feels safest or smartest.
- Going from idea to launch usually takes 12 to 18 months, so start now. “Someday” is a fantasy that never comes.
- Take the next step, whether that’s outlining on your own or partnering with someone to help you bring it to life.
Questions answered at the end of the video:
- How do I know if I’m ready to write a book?
- How do I come up with a book idea that people actually want to read?
- How long does it usually take to go from idea to finished manuscript?
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