Finishing a book is one of the most exhilarating feelings in the world. Go ahead. Bask in the glory of a job well done. But, as anyone who has ever had a compelling message to share will tell you, writing your book is just one part of this wonderful, glorious adventure. Now, it’s time to figure out […]
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The question I get most often in the publishing world is surprisingly not “How much should I charge for my book?” or “What royalty will I make?” or “What cover will most appeal to my audience?” What authors ask me about most is their books’ length. How long should their chapters be? How many chapters should they have? How many pages should their book be?
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When you start working on a project as significant as a book, you usually have a lot of questions. What should I write about? What if I leave out something important in my topic? What if I write too much, and no one even finishes half of the book? How do I make sure the topics flow?
In short, how do I know it will be good?
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Another step you can take to overcome writer’s block is to start keeping a list of ideas or prompts to choose from when you feel stuck. I use Evernote to organize my ideas, and using it to store my thoughts has helped me become far more aware of my surroundings and more observant.
One key to gathering ideas is to read. A lot. We’ve mentioned this before, but reading will help keep your mind thinking creatively and also provide opportunities for you to find inspiration.
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Editing is a part of writing your book. Novice writers sometimes think their first draft is the finished book, but experienced writers know their first draft is the starting point. Editing is vital, and your book will not reach a high-quality level without intentional editing.
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Attempting to write a book without avidly reading is like trying to pull water from a dried-up well. There’s nothing there.
If you want to write anything—whether it’s a tweet, blog post, or book—you need to have a storehouse of words to pull from. You need to have in your possession a robust vocabulary, stories to help you illustrate your point, and the only way to build such a repertoire is by reading.
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To help you break through this noise and reach more people for Christ with your sermon, I want to tell you about a webinar I’m hosting with my friend, Justin Trapp of Ministry Pass, and Lucid Books VP of Marketing, Jesse Wisnewski
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I was recently visiting with a man who was talking about how he wanted to write a book, but he didn't have the time to do so. For some people, the lack of time is a very real thing. Whether it’s due to their work schedule, life stage, family, or a plethora of other reasons, they legitimately don't have the time. That’s fine. Hopefully a new season is right around the corner.
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I’ll be honest, prior to working for Lucid Books, I had no idea what it took to publish a book… I don't imagine many people do, either.
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John Piper was the pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis for 33 years, and the author of over 50 books, including the classic Desiring God. He is a master communicator in the pulpit and with his pen. Whether you’re a seasoned author or just beginning to consider writing a book for the first time, listen up! Here are eight writing tips from John on writing a book.
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