We have the first draft of your new book!

Yes, it’s rough around the edges…but you’ve got a solid foundation.

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan teaches how to add crucial supporting content…the bells and whistles that bring your manuscript to life.

He also shares vital storytelling tips and techniques that engage, enlighten, and entertain readers.

And what about visuals!? Do you need them? You’ll find out along with where they’ll best fit.

Listen to Episode 9 of Entrepreneur to Author now and discover how to take your first-draft manuscript up a level, and closer to bookshelves.

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It’s time for your thoughts, your creativity, and yes… your fingers to come alive!In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan details how to set (and commit to) a writing plan: Getting into the right mindset, putting your head down, and getting the first draft out in all its messy glory.Rough and rugged? Maybe. But you’re finally writing!Listen to Episode 8 of Entrepreneur to Author and learn the keys to getting your first-draft manuscript out of your head and onto the page.Episode LinksSetting up and formatting your manuscriptImproving typing speedContactentrepreneurtoauthor.comgrammarfactory.comscott@grammarfactory.comScott on LinkedinScott on InstagramScott on TwitterScott on Medium

Writer’s block is real. And so is wasted time writing content that ends up cut during editing. But can all this be avoided?  With a clear, concise, and organized Book Blueprint, authors are armed with a roadmap of sorts…a detailed document tailored for efficiently and effectively crafting a first-draft manuscript.  In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan offers helpful insight on the must-haves of any great book blueprint. Listen to Episode 7 of Entrepreneur to Author now and learn to plan your book the right way. Episode LinksTranscription service: Rev.com Mind-mapping tool: Mind Meister Mind-mapping tool: www.entrepreneurtoauthor.comwww.grammarfactory.comscott@grammarfactory.com">ScappleContactwww.entrepreneurtoauthor.comwww.grammarfactory.comscott@grammarfactory.com Scott on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/scottmacmillan/ Scott on Instagram: @scottamacmillan Scott on Twitter: @scottamacmillan Scott on Medium: @scottamacmillan

There are many types of books on the market.

Do you know what type of book yours will be?

What types of books are best suited for the entrepreneur-turned-author?

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan covers the four major book types best suited for the entrepreneur writing an expertise-based, nonfiction book.

Listen now to Episode 6 of Entrepreneur to Author. 

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Now that you’ve decided to leverage your expertise throughout authorship, what are you going to write about!?

It's a world where content is meaningful, impactful. Content is vital.

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan covers how to decide what to write about in your expertise-based, nonfiction book using a winning and proven content strategy laid out in his best-selling book Entrepreneur to Author.

Listen now to Episode 5 of Entrepreneur to Author.

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You’ve decided to leverage your expertise by writing a book. Your business strategy is sound, and now the next step is identifying your ideal reader.

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan poses that all-important question, "Who are you writing for?"

Creating a Reader Strategy for your nonfiction book will help you reach your ideal reader and ensure you're delivering value in your book – both for your reader...and for you.

Listen now to Episode 4 of Entrepreneur to Author.

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Not every entrepreneur is ready to write a book. And, often, it’s their business that isn’t ready. But if your business isn't ready to benefit from a book just yet, in this episode you'll learn the nonfiction book strategy secrets needed to fix it.

​In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan shares the three things that need to be in place if you hope to write a book that grows your business. And if you get these right, not only will your book be better, but so will your business.

Listen now to Episode 3 of Entrepreneur to Author.

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If you're not acting with purpose, writing a book to build your authority can be a grind, so you'd better have a clear idea of why you're writing.

There are eight goals that stand out as the most impactful for entrepreneurs who are first-time authors. Choosing the right one for your situation is critical for making ​good decisions as an author.

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan covers all eight of these goals so you can decide on which will best suit you and your business, saving time and effort down the road.

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The power of writing a book...of articulating and sharing your knowledge and expertise in a long-form, written work, and publishing it for the world to read. And of becoming a well-respected authority – a thought leader in your field – in the process.

Writing a book is one of the most effective authority-building strategies a business owner can undertake. And in this inaugural episode of the Entrepreneur to Author podcast, your host Scott A. MacMillan lays out not only the rationale and the benefits of authorship but the Entrepreneur to Author STEPS Method for getting it done right. 

As Executive Publisher at Grammar Factory Publishing, Scott publishes entrepreneurs who become expert authors. But what's more? He is an expert author himself.

Listen to Episode 1 of Entrepreneur to Author now and learn the five critical things you must get right to write and publish a book that gets results.

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