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Step 1: Plan
Step 1: Plan

Learn how to translate your desire for a book into a detailed proposal and marketing plan you can profit from for years to come

The articles, checklists, templates, worksheets, and videos in this section will guide you as you:

  • Choose a title for your book
  • Select the right publishing option
  • Prepare a proposal and marketing plan

Join today and immediately access the Step 1 resources listed below.

If you're already a member, I suggest you begin by printing and reading Getting Started Planning Your Success article, available here. This provides a step-by-step action plan for exploring Step 1 resources and beginning work.


Planning resources include

MAP Revised Table of Contents Planner
MAP Revised Table of Contents Planner Published & Profitable's revised Table of Contents map makes it easy to organize chapters in terms of the steps needed to accomplish a goal. . . . Keep Reading
How to get a head start planning and writing your book
How to get a head start planning and writing your book How to save time and get a head start on your proposal by using the table of contents template to plan your book's sections, chapters, and main points . . . Keep Reading
TEMPLATE: Table of Contents Planner
TEMPLATE: Table of Contents Planner Get a head start planning, writing, promoting, and profiting from a book using this automatically updated table of contents planner for use with Microsoft Word. . . . Keep Reading
Getting Started, Step 1: Plan
Getting Started, Step 1: Plan Step-by-step advice for planning a successful publishing experience, including specific articles, videos, assessments, checklists, and worksheets. . . . Keep Reading
Questions to ask before signing a contract
Questions to ask before signing a contract Whether you negotiate your own book contract, or work with a lawyer and/or literary agent, it's important that you clarify these questions as soon as possible. . . . Keep Reading
Proposal Writing Handbook
Proposal Writing Handbook A concise introduction to successful book proposals, with links to my proposal planning mind maps and worksheets. . . . Keep Reading
Webinar - Choosing the right approach for your book
with Roger C. Parker
Webinar - Choosing the right approach for your book Discover the right approach for your book by analyzing how several authors in a single field choose different ways to approach the same topic. . . . Keep Reading
Webinar - How to Analyze Existing Books in Your Field
with Roger C. Parker
Webinar - How to Analyze Existing Books in Your Field Learn where and how to research existing titles online and in print. Find out what to look for when analyzing existing titles. Set up a research system to organize and help you learn from your research findings. . . . Keep Reading
WEBINAR - Choosing a title for your book
with Roger C. Parker
WEBINAR - Choosing a title for your book You'll learn the 12 most important characteristics of an effective book title, and how to evaluate the titles of existing books in your field. You'll also learn how to evaluate the proposed title of your own book. . . . Keep Reading
Competition Planning Map
Competition Planning Map Use the Competition Planning Map to identify existing books in your field. There are also 2 example maps. . . . Keep Reading
Feasibility Planning Map
Feasibility Planning Map Use this map to evaluate the feasibility of your writing project. . . . Keep Reading
Table of Contents Planning Map
Table of Contents Planning Map Use this MindManager template to brainstorm the main ideas of your book in the right order. . . . Keep Reading
Proposal Planning Map
Proposal Planning Map Use this map to guide you as you address the major questions your book proposal should address. . . . Keep Reading
Proposal Writing Handbook
Proposal Writing Handbook Learn how to prepare a proposal that organizes your thoughts and provides an action plan for the steps that follow. . . . Keep Reading
WORKSHEET: Initial title planner
WORKSHEET: Initial title planner Wait no longer! Put this title planning worksheet to work and enjoy the feeling of making progress on your book. . . . Keep Reading
WORKSHEET: Market segment planner
WORKSHEET: Market segment planner Book publishing success involves targeting specific markets. This worksheet will help you better understand your target market by describing it's important characteristics. . . . Keep Reading
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