Resources for planning, writing, promoting, and profiting from a published book
Home | Writers Daily Blog | Discussion Forum | Tell a Friend | Text Size | Search | Member Area
 Join
Gain immediate access to all our articles, features, how-to's, discussion group, archives plus. Click here for details.
 Join Today
 Sample Content
 Subscription Form

 Steps to Success
 Getting Started
 Step 1: Plan
 Step 2: Write
 Step 3: Promote
 Step 4: Profit
 Case Studies
 Audios + Maps
 Author Interviews
 Books & Brands
 Research Tools
 Topics
 Book Architecture
 Copywriting
 Design for Authors
 Getting Published
 Offline Marketing
 Online Marketing
 Tools
 Assessments
 Audios and Tutorials
 Download Library
 MindMaps
 Spreadsheets
 Templates
 Videos
 Worksheets
 Resources
 Articles
 Books for Authors
 Discussion Forum
 Events
 Glossaries
 Online Resources
 Weekly Tips Archives
 Writers' Daily Blog
 Products
 Products
Step 2: Write
Step 2: Write

How to create a writing system that works for you

The articles and tools in this section will help you create a framework for consistent progress on your book. My goal is to get your book written as quickly as possible, so you can begin to promote and profit from your book.

Step 2 includes numerous articles, assessments, checklists, worksheets, and videos to help you:

  • Find the time to write
  • Write as efficiently as possible
  • Creating a writing system

When you join Published & Profitable, you'll be able to immediately access all of the resources below.

If you're already a member, I encourage you to download, print, and read Step 2 overview, Getting Started Writing Your Book, available here


Writing resources include

Questions to ask your publisher after signing a contract, before beginning work
Questions to ask your publisher after signing a contract, before beginning work Before proceeding too far on your book, after obtaining a publishing contract, find out exactly how the publisher wants you to submit your manuscript. . . . Keep Reading
12 building blocks of chapter architecture
12 building blocks of chapter architecture How to identify the elements you want to include in each chapter, so you can create a content plan- -or, checklist- - to help you complete and review each chapter. . . . Keep Reading
12 ways to write your book, a little at a time
12 ways to write your book, a little at a time Here are 12 ways to break a book into a series of manageable tasks you can complete, a little at a time, bringing yourself closer and closer to publishing success. . . . Keep Reading
Webinar - How to Prevent and Cure Writer's Block
with Roger C. Parker
Webinar - How to Prevent and Cure Writer's Block Writer's Block is never any fun, and it can strike at any point. However, it can be easily prevented. Learn what to do if writer's block strikes and describes an approach to writer than can prevent it. . . . Keep Reading
Research and interview planning map
Research and interview planning map You can also use the map to take notes during interviews. Use the File, Save As... feature to save each interview as a separate file. . . . Keep Reading
Glossary Planning Map
Glossary Planning Map While writing your book, use this map to prepare a glossary of terms that may be new to your readers. . . . Keep Reading
Universal Project Planning Map
Universal Project Planning Map Use this map every time you want to prepare an article, newsletter, presentation, report, or speech. . . . Keep Reading
Microsoft Word efficiency tips for authors
Microsoft Word efficiency tips for authors Here are 12 of the tips experienced authors use to write as efficiently as possible with Microsoft Word. . . . Keep Reading
WORKSHEET: How to interview an expert in your field
WORKSHEET: How to interview an expert in your field Use this planner to prepare for interviews while writing your book, as well as when interviewing guests for promotion and profit opportunities. . . . Keep Reading
ASSESSMENT: Are you making the most of Microsoft Word?
ASSESSMENT: Are you making the most of Microsoft Word? Find out if you are taking full advantage of the many ways that Microsoft Word can save you time when writing your book. . . . Keep Reading
WORKSHEET: Deadline planner for writing your book
WORKSHEET: Deadline planner for writing your book Use this worksheet to keep track of the deadlines associated with writing your book. . . . Keep Reading
WORKSHEET: 12-week progress tracker
WORKSHEET: 12-week progress tracker Use this 12-week worksheet to track your daily progress on your book. You'll be surprised how quickly progress takes place. . . . Keep Reading
DOWNLOAD: 99-entry Glossary template
DOWNLOAD: 99-entry Glossary template Use this expandable and fully formatted word processing template to save you time identifying terms that your readers may not be familiar with. . . . Keep Reading
WORKSHEET: Time planner and commitment
WORKSHEET: Time planner and commitment Use this worksheet to find the time to plan, write, promote, and profit your book--committing to consistent daily progress. . . . Keep Reading
Getting Started, Step 2: Write
Getting Started, Step 2: Write An introduction to the articles, checklists, maps, templates, worksheets, and videos provided to help you write your book as efficiently as possible. . . . Keep Reading
Tips for editing and proofing your writing
Tips for editing and proofing your writing 12 things to look for when reviewing your writing before sending chapters, e-mail, letters, and proposals to agents, clients, and publishers . . . Keep Reading
More HeadlinesMore Headlines
 Tip of the Week

Enter your name and e-mail address below:

Name

Email



Gain immediate access to all our resources by signing up today!


Privacy policy. We will not share your name or contact information with anyone.

 Editorial Board
 A-M Members
 N-Z Members
 About Roger C. Parker
 Assistance
 Roger's Books

Previous Month May 2008 Next Month
S M T W T F S
        1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
 About this Site
 About this Site
 Affiliate Program
 Article Index
 Contact Us
 Help
 Press Center
 Site Map
 Subscribe Today
 Tell a Friend
 Text Size
 Your Account
 Discussion Forum

Recent Forum Posts
· Book cover interview recording posted
· Takeaway from Sue Gilad interview
· Squidoo Lens 3:The Ubiquitous CSI Flashlight
· Squidoo Lens 2: The Ubiquitous Pencil
· Squidoo Lens 1: My Squidoo Modules Sandbox
· Michael Nolan comment about Presentation Zen
· Relatioships big lesson from John Kremer interview
· Independent bookstores with personality
· P&P teleseminar interview capacity doubled
· Commenting on Borders' recent display decision
· Take aways from this week's interviews
· Being in a cloud...
· How does this news effect you?
· More visual display of information
· 5 new Audios + Maps posted
Search Discussion

 Testimonials
Here's what Published & Profitable readers and subscribers are saying ...
Your step-by-step path took the "someday" out of my, "Someday I will write a book."
William Pearsall
Belleue, WA M&A

...fantastic and inspiring, just the kick in the pants (and action plan) I needed.
Debbie Weil
Author, Corporate Blogging Book

I've just moved "write a book" from my dream list to my to-do list. Now I know I can translate my knowledge into additional sources of income and credibility for my practice.
David Woods
Creating Key Clients


Roger's structure, process, and insight can help you transform your knowledge and expertise into a practical and profitable book.
Ross Allen
Inventor


Takes the work and uncertainty out of writing by showing how planning, structure, and promotion, make it easy to translate ideas into career enhancement and dollars.
Thom Hartmann
Psychologist and futurist


I never thought I could successfully write and promote a book. Now, I know I can and I will.
Steve Zaboji
Balaton Marketing
 Other
 Our Guarantee
 Privacy Policy
 Terms of Use