Start Writing Your Book Now

By Roy Klienwachter

I get it all the time when I tell people that I am a writer and published author. They tell me, "I wish I could write a book," or "I thought about writing a book," or "Some day I'm going to write a book" - so when are you going to start?

Then I hear the excuses, "I don't know how to write," or "I don't know where to start," or "Nobody would be interested in what I have to say," etc, etc, etc. If I pressure them a bit, then they may try to change the subject. I think many people have a romantic idea of what writing is all about. The truth is, the writing itself is very easy and is completely natural for most; it is our negative thoughts about it that gives the greatest difficulty. There is a book in each and every one of use that needs to come out and there is one person waiting to read it.

Writing is very much like going to the bathroom; it's in you and it needs to come out. Sometimes it just crap, and other times it's a very relieving experience. But the reason you do it is always the same - you have to!

I think people who want to write get confused between writing just for the sake of it, and wanting to write a book or article. They don't really know why they want - they just want to - because. Believe me "because" is good enough. However, if you think you are going to write a book and it's going to be a million seller, you are most likely setting yourself up for disappointment. Of the thousands of books written every year, very few are published and even fewer are best sellers, and even less are million sellers.

It is not my intention to discourage you from writing; quite the opposite; I want to encourage you to write something, anything; just get started!

There is a very simple writing process that I teach people that is full proof. Anyone can write a word, anyone can turn that word into a sentence, and that sentence can be made into a paragraph - anyone can do it, I promise. I will tell you how, and we'll see if your thoughts of being a writer are just a whimsical idea; like being a rock star or movie actor and if there is a true desire to write.

Good books don't just happen; they are created through hard work. The writing is the easiest part of creating or publishing a book and you can do it, if you have the desire. It's all the other things, like proofing, publishing and marketing that scare many writers off.

Most people have a fear of making mistakes or not having the perfect book on the first draft. Those people who do have these fears will most likely never start. But I will tell you - all writers whether it is their first effort or they are seasoned writers, all have the same fears.

When I sat down this morning, I had no idea about what I was going to write about. I tossed around a few ideas and agonized over the title. It's not very often that I have the thought before I sit down. The only thing I have before I start is the desire. An idea may come to my head, but then the ever present doubt comes, "what do I know about that," or "I won't have enough material to make a descent sized article?" Never is there the idea in my head that someone might not like it; that doesn't enter my head because the truth is; I don't care if anyone likes it - I write for myself first because it is in me to do so, and it needs to come out.

This thought allows me to move forward and start the title and first lines of the article or book; from there the material just begins to flow. The real bonus is that because I have done it for myself, the article or book is already a success, I am relieved and the paper work is done.
I will give you a very simple and short version of how to start you poem, article or book. This works every time and you cannot fail.

Find a place where you feel comfortable; many of us writers like the kitchen table and there are some good reasons for that. It is a place that is familiar and a place where we have experienced many things. The ghosts of family members and friends and others are sitting there with us. Their images are opportunities for a story, poem or article.

Many people start off thinking they will write their memoirs and are quickly turned around by what comes out. An experienced event may turn into a philosophical book about things you never thought you knew anything about and now you have become an expert.

I never thought that I was spiritual, certainly not religious; but I have been writing spiritual material for eight years and my books are selling in nine countries and my articles are being read all over the world - who would have thought?

You need to bring something to the table; how about a pencil, pen and paper. Leave it on the table and don't do anything; just get comfortable with the idea that it is there and so are you - don't think!

Let your mind wonder and take no notice of what you are doing or why, this is a form of meditation, but with one exception. In meditation we want to get into a state of nothingness and try to stay there as long as possible. Here we want to get to that state then notice a thought, when the thought comes to our awareness, write it down quickly. Then go back to your meditation. Note here that it doesn't matter what the thought is, just write it down.

This is stupid; I'm sitting here wasting my time! This table is dirty!The neighbour and his damn lawnmower; I can't concentrate!The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog!Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of the party!I've got better things to do!This is not working!
Congratulations, you're a writer; this is what we do.

Now, you just need to do this again sometime. Throw your paper into the garbage, and put away your pen. The only difference between what you have done and what I do is that I write a few more words than you.

The biggest mistake most beginners make is that they think their spelling, grammar, structure and style have to be perfect - wrong! Never think about these things. The whole idea of what you just did was the same as going to the bathroom - you got to get the crap out - it's a start. If you get to the point where you have written a book; there are people you can pay to make changes and corrections - don't worry about it. I will make the same mistake with this article as you will. I will proof read it myself at least three times and then submit it to my site for people to read. The worst person to proof read your material is you. There are very few successful authors that do all their own proofreading, except for those of us who can't afford to have someone do it for us. If you are the only one that is going to be reading your work, then that doesn't even matter; just write.

After you have practiced this little exercise a few times, you are going to be amazed at what begins to flow from you. It will more than likely be something completely different than what your initial thoughts were. You must keep going and see where it takes you - that is the excitement. Trust me; you will be going on a wonderful trip. What you do with your writing after you have done it doesn't matter if you have written for yourself first. If others will receive benefit from what you have done, great; that is a bonus for you and you may even earn some money for you effort. But your greatest reward comes from doing it.

If your desire comes from a true state of being a writer, your one, two or three words will work into sentences, paragraphs and books. It happens automatically despite the fact that you may think it doesn't. If you continue with this exercise, I guaranty something extraordinary will happen; what you do with it will be another thing; at this time it doesn't matter. The whole point of this article is to get you to begin somewhere. How much effort does it take to write one word? In my genre, two words describe perfectly what life is all about, they are "I Am" and it is all you need to know. "I Am and writer" is a declaration life being a writer. Even if you write down "I can't do this," you have succeeded. Now that's a great title for a new book!

It was not my intention this morning to write an article about writing that would help you get started along your new journey - it just flowed out of me.

PS, I didn't think I would get past the first paragraph with this article; I am one day late to post it to my web site; but it is done in spite of my doubts.

Roy E. Klienwachter is a resident of British Columbia, Canada. A International published author, a student of NLP, New Age Light Worker, Teacher and Phenomenologist. Roy's books and articles are thought provoking, and designed to empower your imagination, and take you to places you would never have thought of. Read about Roy's books at: http://www.yourlifewasnevermeanttobeastruggle.com, http://www.leddownthegardenpath.com or visit his main site at http://www.klienwachter.com

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Why We Don't Write Our Books

By Suzanne Falter-Barns

In the ten years that I’ve taught people how to get on with their books, I’ve noticed a phenomenon that I’ll call “Author’s Block.” Would-be writers can, indeed, sit down and work when pressed to it. The problem is that they’re not so sure they want the pressure of being an author. But they do want to. But they don’t. And so on.

Ah, the agony of getting on with your book.

Well, I’m here to diffuse that situation with a list of what I think are the key reasons we don’t immediately set down to write. Perhaps this will help the next time you find yourself polishing doorknobs instead of sitting down to write.

 We lie to ourselves about why we can’t write the book. We think our stalling is about lack of time, or too much pressure at work, or not enough solitude in the evening. But guess what? Chances are a deeper, darker reason may be at play, like ‘I’m not supposed to be bigger than Mom’ or ‘What if this thing really takes off?’

 We fear the impact our book could have. Sometimes when I coach writers in my self-help author’s crash course, I’ll ask them what’s impeding progress. And after some probing, it will come out that they’re afraid of the big exposure a book can have if it takes off. I’m here to assure you that should that happen, (and chances are your book will not unleash wild mobs of millions) you will be able to handle it. How do I know? On that deep level where psyche meets karma, you won’t create a reader more than you’re ready to receive.

 We think our book doesn’t matter, so why bother? One writer I know put this so succinctly: “I’ve tried getting up at 5AM to write, and staying up late, and leaving my home, but none of it works. I have this tired feeling that none of it’s going to amount to a hill of beans.” In fact, writing and publication can be an entirely self-determined activity these days. If the publishing pundits don’t go for your book, there’s always self-publishing and e-books on your website. In other words, your book does matter, and you really have no excuse. (Acid test: if the book keeps on patiently urging you to sit down and write it for months and even years, chances are you’d better do it.)

 We think we don’t know how to write a book. Guess what? Neither does any other first time writer. And that may be a wonderful thing because you don’t com in with a carload of expectations and demands from your process. You’re just open, like… well, a nice blank book. All you really need is your intuition, and the will to write your book as honestly as you can.

 We have no support. You need someone in your corner, cheering you on, to get through the long and somewhat tiring process of birthing a book. That’s why my Self-Help Author’s Crash Course is not an e-book (believe me, it would be easier!) but a 12-week teleclass series. Because these writers need a place to show up and be accountable for their progress. They need someone to keep saying, ‘Yes, you really can do this.” That’s how tricky and difficult our minds are when it comes to big challenges.

 We’re afraid we’ll run out of material. There isn’t a writer out there who hasn’t had this fear. And I’m here to say that if you just stay loose and open, and willing to receive the ideas, they will show up. All you have to do is commit – really sit down, and begin to bring that book into being – and the work will magically appear. Sometimes it won’t flow that easily, and sometimes it will scare you with it’s speed and power. But it will, indeed, show up.

 We think ‘Who am I to write a book?’ And yet, you are the perfect person to write your book, because you’re the one chosen to receive this material. (You don’t have to be spiritually inclined to believe this.) I personally believe that books are given to us when we’re ready to receive them… and when we do, our lives are changed by that process.

 We fear uncomfortable moments. Ah, but that’s the most exciting thing about writing your book. You will be given challenges and lessons that just seem untenable along the way. And if you’re committed enough, you’ll rise above them and so become stronger in the process. This is especially true for self-help books: we write what we need to learn.

I’m here to urge you to just get on with your book. Not only do you deserve it – so do we.

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Write Your Book Now and Conquer the Giant Called Procrastination

By earmabrown

Write your best book now! Have you been guilty of procrastinating on your book project, lately? Many writers get hung up with wrong thinking about writing and completing their books.

Knowledge and know-how can be formed into easy steps that will destroy the power of procrastination. Using the amazingly easy steps below writers can conquer the giant procrastination and speedily write their best book now:

1. Maintain your momentum. Unseasoned writers may play the martyr and push through just to put something on paper or give up and try again another day. We would never get it done like that. When you get stuck simply close that chapter; pull out your chapter outline and choose another chapter.

Don't give in to writers block. Move on to work on the chapter you feel passion bubbling for at that moment.

2. Rewrite and Re-organize. Be a professional. Don't be lazy and save all the editing for your editor. Make your manuscript the best it can be. My advice is to avoid re-writing during your first draft.

Concentrate on finishing each chapter then use your tracking time to self-edit: Check your ideas for flow, grammar, spelling, and chapter endings. Work on your chapter titles and lead in introductions.

3. Learn to Delegate. Don't succumb to the idea that you have to do it all yourself if you want it done right. Discern your talents and delegate the rest. Know when to let go of your chapters and book. Don't self-edit and pick your book apart word by word.

Learn to use your skills at the highest level possible. Some of the mechanical tasks of proofreading ask a family member, part-time employee or again a friend to help. Let go faster and profit sooner.

4. Work Efficiently. Embrace technology. If you don't know how something works, find out. Take a class. Read articles. Learn how to use your software to make things easier and faster. At least take the time to learn about the shortcuts in your current software. Welcome to the new millennium! Remember, don't run from technology; make your software work efficiently for you.
5. Print Out and Back Up Daily. Don't believe a computer crash can never happen to you. Save your work somewhere besides your computer hard drive, floppy disk, cd, DVD. Make a hard copy of your manuscript. Print out changes as you work.

Even so, nothing can happen until that first draft is completed. Procrastination is ultimately based on fear of failure. It has stopped countless of book projects and stolen the vision of many more.

Don't allow procrastination to become a giant towering over your book dreams. Go now; sign-up for a free course, pin-point your topic, write your table of contents or simply write your first draft.

Whatever you do, do it now and release your important message to the world. Best wishes for your greatest success yet.

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About the AuthorEarma Brown, 12 year author and business owner helps small business owners and writers who want to write their best book now! Earma mentors other writers and business professionals through her monthly ezine "iScribe." Send any email to iscribe@bookwritinghelp.com for free mini-course "Jumpstart Writing Your Book" or visit her at http://www.bookwritinghelp.com/