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Be Intentional with Your Number One Focus, Part I

What is the most important thing a new author should focus on? This is a good question that we could debate all day. However, I'll discuss my top three elements to writing a book for new authors to digest and practice. In fact, we'll discuss these three components over the next few articles. Real quick; the last one is a no-brainer, or is it? First, we must be intentional by understanding our why.


Why? Why do you deserve to publish? Believe it or not this approach is a very important step that I want to bring to the forefront. Trust me your reasons will better serve you throughout the process. 


Create Urgency

Recognizing your why will create an urgency. Believe it or not I record my reasons prior to diving into my book projects early on. In fact, I had 10 reasons for writing IN HER OWN INK. One of mine reasons might be on your list. For instance, 1) the idea was God-sent and is a part of my purpose, and 2) I want to empower others with the information. Yet, I'm not dictating you must find 10 reasons. Still, I am encouraging you to record at least 3 to 5 reasons you deserve to publish and meditate on them.


The Motivation Factor

Recognizing your reasons will undoubtedly provide you with that fire to rekindle your flame and motivate you to move forward. When I felt stuck and was losing momentum, I reviewed my reasons and regained my focus. Likewise, recalling on your reasons will uplift you and inspire you to press forward. 


Conclusion

Therefore, write your reasons and keep them handy. They will motivate you whenever you feel writer's block knocking at your door. What are your reasons? I would like to learn at least one of yours. Record and share in our one-on-one session today. Click here to schedule.




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