Harry Wallett 📚 on LinkedIn: Writing Tip #2783: Write In Freeflow Mode Writing and reviewing are two… (2024)

Many new authors find the sheer size of a manuscript overwhelming, making it hard to finish their book. Starting on page one while knowing there are 100+ pages ahead can feel daunting.Writing a book requires time, effort, and dedication, but you can make it easier by breaking it down. Instead of focusing on writing 150 pages, think of it as writing a series of shorter articles. Most business books consist of 10–20 chapters, each diving into specific topics.Set small goals. Instead of aiming to write a whole book, aim to write one 1,000-3,000 word article at a time. Write one article per week, and before you know it, you'll have the foundation of your book.Micro deadlines make the process manageable. Focus on one small piece at a time, and watch your book come together step by step.What could you accomplish today if you focused on one small concept instead of the entire book?

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Should you self-edit your book?If you’re feeling book-fatigued or too busy to faff around with your finished draft, then it’s perfectly acceptable to just give your raw manuscript straight to the editing team, and they’ll be happy to do it all for you.However, we recommend giving your book a self-edit before doing this if you can. This allows you to go back through your freeform writing and check that you’ve said everything you want to say, the way you want to say it.Nobody knows more about your subject matter than you do, so it’s worth taking your ideas as far as you can yourself once your first draft is done.Your job in the self-edit is to make sure that you’re happy with the essence of your book before getting constructive feedback from others.When you’re happy with your work, it’s often worth asking a few people to read your final draft or discuss it with trusted people in your inner circle. Only do this if you know they will be honest and objective and if you’re comfortable taking their feedback as a constructive critique to pass to your editing team.Remember, your best writing appears when you let your brain write in a natural, free-flow state without thinking about grammar, perfecting your writing, or self-editing as you go.This is effectively brainstorming on paper, and it produces no bad ideas.Once you have extracted your draft from inside your mind, then you’ll want to pass back through your text with up to three rounds of self-editing.

If you have a meeting with a client in your normal working life, do you struggle to find the right words to assist them, or do you just tell people how you can help them and sell yourself with confidence?Chances are, you’re already communicating effectively every day. We don’t tend to think much about normal speech because we’ve been practicing verbal communication since we were tiny toddlers.The key word here is “practice.”When you have a regular writing routine, then writing becomes second nature, and the fear of writing starts to go away.Start small. Write 100–300 words on your topic, then put it aside for a day and come back to it with fresh eyes. See if you can spot ways to improve it, then write another 100–300 words on the same topic.When you’re comfortable with your own writing, give it to somebody else to read for feedback. The more you practice this skill, the easier it will become to finesse your writing style.Once you’re confident in writing a few hundred words, expand your reach into a full-length article. If you can write 1,000 words, then you’re ready to write a book.

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Writing a book? Don't skip the research stage!Take a day off and visit your local library or head to your favorite bookshop. See what books are available on your topic and make some research notes.Which books are your direct competitors?Skim a few chapters, paying close attention to style and structure. Is it formal, casual, conversational, or something else?Make a list of all the books on your topic, and then split them into a “green” list for the books you like and a “red” list for the books you don’t like.Start with your green list. Why do you like these books? What do they achieve for the reader, and how do they deliver results?What don’t you like about the books on your red list?Why did you choose one book over another? Is it because you liked the way the information was presented? Because the style resonates? Or because the cover caught your eye from the outset?When you have a clear view of what works, and what doesn’t work, it’s time to think about your book.