11 Tips for Entrepreneurs Looking to Write Their First Book
Putting together a book takes time, energy and a lot of effort. And while it accounts for a lot of the book’s labor, writing isn’t the only thing an entrepreneur needs to concern themselves with. Publishing the book and the marketing associated with it also have a place in the overall success equation. But not all new writers know what to expect from the writing process. To help, 11 experts from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) answer the following question:
“What advice would you give to an entrepreneur looking to write or publish their first book? Why?”
Follow these tips to ensure your first book-writing experience is a successful one. 1. Clearly Define Your Audience
“Having written my first book in 2019, I would share the following advice: It’s important you clearly define your audience and not get sidetracked. I kept thinking of writing for my peers, but the book wasn’t for them. Understand the goal you want to achieve and temper your expectations. Choose the most effective publishing options and develop a marketing strategy around the launch of your book.” ~ Kevin Getch , Webfor 2. Leverage the Right Tools
“The right tool can make a huge difference in the level of effort you need to put in to write a book. I suggest using personal knowledge management tools like a note app. There are also applications and web platforms that have features that support book writing. They’ll have referencing tools, research aids, chapter dividers, tags and other elements that can make it easy for you to write.” ~ Syed Balkhi , WPBeginner 3. Create Shorter Pieces First
“If you’ve never published educational articles on a blog or op-eds for online publications, it is going to be very difficult to dive straight into writing a book. Instead, start sharing your ideas and insights with a broader audience through content marketing, see what topics are resonating with your audience and use those to kick-start your book!” ~ Kelsey Raymond , Influence & Co. 4. Set a Daily Word Count Goal
“The most important part of writing is actually getting words on the page. Everything else comes later. So, if you are serious about publishing your first book, you need to establish good daily writing habits early on. Set yourself a daily word count goal and hold yourself to it. Not everything will be good or worth keeping, but at least you will have it. You can always revise it later.” ~ Jordan Conrad , Writing Explained 5. Start With a Short, Focused Book
“Start with a book that’s relatively short and focused. Many readers today prefer shorter books, especially for nonfiction, when the objective is to learn something. Narrow your subject down to something specific within your industry that you know well and give readers clear tips they can follow. You can always follow up with longer books later on.” ~ Kalin Kassabov , ProTexting 6. Create a Presentation First
“Create a presentation first with slides and visuals that describe […]
