So They Say You Should Write a Book

Someone heard your story and said, "You should write a book." Is this true? Maybe their words took you by surprise or maybe they confirmed what you've been feeling for a while now-you are called to write.
Believe it or not, this happens a lot and is a common motivator for people to start thinking about writing a book. But where do you start and how do you even write a book?
So They Say You Should Write a Book is a first-time author's guide to book writing in the competitive publishing industry. Casually written and easy-to-understand, it is jam-packed with necessary insight, tips, advice, how-tos, quick-reference guides, and checklists to help you write the book (or books) you are destined to write.
You will learn how to
Discover and write for your unique target audience
Organize your book so it makes the right impact
Write generously and at the center of your reader's desires or felt need
Achieve the right length or word count for your book
Minimize libel and defamation violations when writing your personal story
Choose the right editor and other key players for your publishing dream team
Build a budget for the costs associated with writing a great book
And more!
Don't only write because "they" say you should. Write because you want to and you need to. Whether you traditionally publish or self-publish, write because you must write and then write it well.

Jevon Bolden is a book editor, writer, literary agent, and CEO of Embolden Media Group, a boutique publishing consulting firm in sunny Florida. The books she has written as other people have appeared on ECPA and CBA best-sellers' lists and have sold hundreds of thousands of copies around the world. As a conference speaker, workshop facilitator, writing coach, and mentor, Jevon shares the best of what she knows with passionate, creative, and influential individuals and groups who desire to publish great books that make a difference.