Published & Profitable provides a structured approach to writing your book as efficiently as possible

There are 2 aspects to writing your way to book publishing success. These are:

• Getting started writing your book
• Writing as efficiently as possible

Getting started writing your book

Getting started writing your book involves addressing 3 key areas:

1. Content. Before you can start to build your author platform and begin to approach literary agents, you have to identify the topics you're going to be writing about in each of the chapters in your book. Start by thinking in terms of 10 chapters, with each containing 10 key ideas. We provide you with worksheets to help simplify the task.
2. Title. Next, you must select a tentative title for your book. Titles must capture the prospective buyer's attention and immediately communicate the answers to questions like, Who should read the book?, Why they should read it?, and How does this book differ from others on the market?
3. Time management. An author's ability to manage and make the most of their time is a crucial success factor in writing and book publishing success. Unfortunately, time management is rarely addressed in writing and publishing courses. Published & Profitable, however, provides numerous resources to help you choose the right topic, select the right title, and find the time to start writing your book.

Writing your book as efficiently as possible

Finishing your book on time, with minimum stress, involves creating a rhythm to your writing based on consistent progress and by taking advantage of the best writing tools.

Writing efficiency covers a broad spectrum of ideas, strategies, and tips, including:

• Formatting. You must format and submit your manuscript according to your publisher's expectations. Otherwise, they'll return it to you for repair.

• Hardware and software. Efficiency involves creating a logical system of folders and files as well as taking full advantage of the power built into your word processor.

• Tracking & research. Writing efficiency involves keeping track of chapter elements, like graphics, and tracking your daily progress. Efficiency also involves making the most of your online and offline research.

• Maintaining momentum. The best way to maintain forward momentum is to be able to recognize the early signs of procrastination or writer's block, and knowing what to do if they appear.

Published & Profitable's resources include articles, assessments, checklists, and worksheets to guide your progress and help you evaluate your work before you send it along to your publisher.

Moving on

When you've finished Step 2, you're ready to move on to Step 3 where you'll learn how to create a strong online author platform and how to approach agents and publishers with the book proposal materials they want to see.

When you join Published & Profitable, you'll be able to immediately access the writing resources identified below so you can get started in the right direction and develop the habits needed to complete your book as efficiently as possible.