02/08/2024
Have you ever written a book ๐before?
Do you have dreams of being a published author? ๐ค
Well, let me give you a glimpse of parts of the process.
โFirst, there is the IDEA! Whoo- hoo! We have an IDEA!๐ก
Second, there is concentrated thought ๐ง applied to the IDEA.
This is where it is good to have a pen and journal โ๐handy at ALL TIMES! (I get some of my best IDEAS while taking a very hot bath ๐ & relaxing)!!! Or When I am trying to sleep... ;) ๐
Respect each IDEA by documenting it. ๐ You must commit to writing your book. ๐
Research is also key. ๐ง
Book titles may fill your mind like dancing ๐งโโ๏ธ sugar plum fairies...
or cheetahs ๐๐ฆ having a party... ๐ฅณ
(For some book projects I probably wrote down over the course of weeks, months, or years 200 possible working titles!
Sometimes you will get a VISION ๐คฉ for the book cover- maybe a combination of colors, ๐จ a particular font style, typography, graphic or illustration will just come out and practically seize your attention ๐ด while you are walking around your town or city and exploring...
There will be a lot of "prewriting". Let it flow. Tap into your subconscious mind. Don't edit while you are vibing/flowing..๐
Editing is an entirely different step and process. Your aim is to enter, maintain, enhance, and stay in the creative flow/zone for as long as possible.
Read widely, deeply, and truly, even madly while gathering the facts, and information, seeking insights, and gathering inspiration for the meat and potatoes of your book.
Be sure to outline. Brainstorm key topics- subject headings. Think always of your reader first and the message you wish to convey.๐ง
And that is Life Guidance Angel Style..
Stay tuned in for more... nuggets to guide you along your writing journey...๐๐๐บ๐