Got a book in your head and can’t write it fast enough? It seems that the biggest block to getting your first draft written is often the noise in your head! Having your own book is a powerful credibility booster (not to mention it's an easy way to get booked on HOT podcasts and get paid speaking opportunities.)

My guest Dan Janal has helped thousands of experts write and publish their books and the first step to a successful book is writing a great first draft. He joins me on Amplify Your Success Podcast episode 259 to share his “great first draft” checklist!

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Key Takeaways

• [4:11] How writing a book is a lot like putting puzzle pieces together
• [6:59] The importance of writing a first draft of your book
• [11:01] Dan talks about the negative impact of comparing your topic to other books in the market
• [12:12] How to tease out important stories that establish credibility in your book
• [17:15] Dan talks through his “great first draft” checklist
• [28:39] The head games people play on themselves that keep their book from getting written

 

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Get Dan’s 3 Keys for Getting Your Book Done - FAST!
• Get Access to 7 Step Plan to Get Booked, Get Leads and Get 5 Figure Clients when you join my Amplify Your Authority FB Group.