A special blog post for writers who wish to self-publish.

1. Don’t write, record! Did you know that can speak at the rate of 5000 to 8000 words an hour? Far more than you can write. So, get yourself a digital recorder and carry it with you. When you are out for a walk, driving in your car, or simply relaxing around your home /office you can record content for your book.

The next step is to have these recordings transcribed into a Word Doc. Head over to Guru.com or Upwork.com to find reasonably priced transcription services. Once you have the transcriptions you can now edit your file to produce a manuscript!

2. Embrace technology. One of the most exciting advances in technology for writers has been the introduction of AI. While we don’t recommend that you use it do your actual writing, it can be great at generating outlines, ideas, and suggestions for content. It can even help you with writer’s block or rewriting difficult sections. And it is free! We like https://chat.openai.com/.

There are also several software platforms that can help you with organization and writing. Check out:

  • Scrivener
  • Atticus
  • ProWritingAid
  • Grammarly

3. Repurpose content. One of the best-kept secrets in the world of publishing is repurposing existing content. This is a quick way to utilize writing you have already created and bring it into a new form. Have you written blogs? Reports? White papers? Articles? Audios? What about your dissertation or papers from grad school? Can you take content from any of these sources and repurpose it for your book?

4. Get interviewed. Zoom is not just for meetings! This concept is similar to the first method described in this report except you are using Zoom instead to record a video recording. In this instance you have a friend or colleague interview you on a Zoom call with predetermined questions—be sure to hit the record button! Zoom will then provide you with both video and audio files. Now you can have the audio files transcribed as detailed in the beginning of this report under “Don’t write, record!”

5. Hire a ghostwriter. Don’t feel like writing? Don’t have time? Writing is not a strong skill set? No worries! A ghostwriter is a professional writer who can capture the essence of your thoughts, ideas, and messages and turn them into a book quickly and efficiently. Just as a ghost is not usually seen, the “ghost” writer is someone behind the scenes who does the writing for you. Ultimately, your name is put on the book as the author. At Let’s Write Books, Inc., we have lots of experience ghostwriting self-help and psychology-oriented books for others.

Is it time for you to consider writing a book or do you need help your writing or editing?

At Let’s Write Books, Inc., we are here to support you in every step of the writing and publishing journey, from conceptualization to writing, as well as editing, book design, printing, and book marketing. We are committed to helping you bring your vision to life and ensuring that your book reaches its fullest potential.

 

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