Writing a book for the first time can be exciting and at the same time, demanding. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or taking your first step in the journey of becoming one, there are essential factors to consider before you get started with your book writing adventure.
In this blog, we discuss three of these essential points of consideration that will help you navigate the intricacies of the writing process and set you on the path to birthing a masterpiece.
1. Consider Your Target Audience: The first important question you will have to answer is: WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR? You have to determine your ideal target audience. What group of people will find value in the content you seek to put out? Carefully determining your target audience is a foundational step upon which every other process in your book writing will be laid. Your audience determines the style, tone, theme and even the marketing plans of your book as your ultimate goal is to create a work of art that will be appealing to your target readers and meet their needs. Deciding who you are writing for brings focus, clarity and purpose to your project which in turn amplifies the impact of your book.
2. Define Your Purpose: With your target audience already identified, the next step is to answer the question – WHAT PURPOSE WILL YOUR BOOK SERVE TO YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE? To arrive at a compelling answer, you need to reflect on the core reasons why the people in your target audience group would find your book beneficial. What specific problems can your book solve for them? Which of their pain points can it soothe? What knowledge do they stand to gain from reading your book? In the case of a fiction or memoir, which emotional experience will you provoke in them? Answering these questions will set you on the path to creating a literary work that will be highly valued and appreciated by your future readers.
3. Decide on a Timeline: Deciding on a timeline for your project before you start is necessary for ensuring accountability and timely execution of the project. One of the challenges first-time authors face is being able to start and complete their book within the set time. It is often easy to start but to sustain the excitement and ensure discipline in the delivery of your first draft as at when due, can only be possible when there is a timeline and a feasible plan. As the popular saying goes ‘When you fail to plan, you plan to fail’. If you do not have a timeline, you are going to write that book for a longer period than required. In fact, some aspiring authors never complete their books. To ensure that other equally important daily activities do not rob you of the time to write your book, you need to break your project into milestones that will be achieved within a set period of time.
If you have all the above points covered, you are already on your path to the birthing of a successful book. These three factors are the tripod stand your book needs to climb to reach its full potential. Finally, remember that you are not without help. Our team of experts are available to provide any writing assistance you need and help you write a book that will leave the desired impact on the reader. Do not hesitate to get in touch with us today via info@pen-impact.com, to learn of the many ways we can help you achieve your writing goals.
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