The Idea To Impact Podcast

Ep71: The Essential Checklist For First Time Authors


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In this episode, best selling author Blake de Vos provides a comprehensive checklist for first-time authors, guiding them through the essential steps from conceptualising their book idea to launching it successfully.

Learn the importance of having a clear message, choosing the right publishing path, creating a solid outline, understanding the audience, establishing a writing routine, and the significance of editing and marketing strategies.

The episode serves as a valuable resource for aspiring authors looking to navigate the complexities of the writing and publishing process.

Takeaways

  • Have a clear book idea that communicates your central message.
  • Choose the right publishing path: self-publishing, hybrid, or traditional.
  • Create a solid outline to serve as a roadmap for your writing.
  • Research your audience to ensure your book resonates with them.
  • Set a realistic writing schedule to maintain consistency.
  • Start writing without aiming for perfection; focus on momentum.
  • Seek early feedback to strengthen your draft.
  • Invest in professional editing to enhance your manuscript.
  • Design a compelling book cover that reflects your brand.
  • Develop a marketing plan that begins before your book is published.

Chapters

00:0 The Ultimate Checklist for First-Time Authors

03:57 Creating a Solid Outline

07:31 Setting a Writing Schedule

11:31 Editing and Professional Touch

12:09 Formatting and Preparing for Publication

Get The Essential Checklist Here

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