Hi Reader, Starting any project with a plan is crucial. Imagine building a house without a blueprint…bringing in a pile of lumber and nailing pieces together willy-nilly…starting without a foundation…and no schedule to tell you if the roof will be on before the rains come. Doesn’t sound very successful, does it? While you don’t have to worry about getting rained on when you write a book, slapping words on a page without an end goal in mind, being confused about your book’s purpose, or no way to organize what you've written will result in a book that’s about as solid as that house built without plans. A plan can make or break your book-writing process. Without that direction, it’s easy to get stuck, overwhelmed, or lose steam altogether. That’s why my upcoming workshop includes my proven Book Project Plan Template—a format that helps you:
To get you started, I’m sharing a free video guide for #2 above. 👇Watch the video ‘How to Outline a Book in ? Steps’ And if you’re ready to take it further, this workshop will set you up for success, so you can confidently start and finish your book: Saturday, January 11 9am-4pm PST Your book deserves to see the light of day—let’s get it started. Warm regards, P.S. Use this link to get a special pop-up discount on the workshop today.
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