So, if you're here, I can't help but think that you want to write a book. I don't know what kind of book it is, or how long you want it to be. I don't even know if it is a book.
For all I know, you don't even want to write a book. Maybe you just like knowing how to do things. But at any rate, I am here to teach y'all how to do the thing where you turn words into sentences, and then paragraphs, and then magically make a collection of pages that people want to read.
1. Sit down, shut up
Believe it or not, you can't actually write a book if you don't sit down to write it.
2. Plan it out in your head
It's always good going into any kind of writing to know a broad idea of what you want to say before you try writing it down.
3. Just do it
Ain't nothing to it but to do it, my dude.
4. If all else fails, just keep writing
Even if you're just writing reasons to give up, you never know which thought will get you out of your writing block. So just keep going.
5. Don't look at your phone
It's hard to get into your writing when you keep getting distracted by the latest hashtags and facebook trends.
6. If all else fails, take a 5-minute break
If you've tried all you can think of trying, and the right words just aren't coming. Try walking away for a few minutes. You never know what might happen away from your keyboard, You might find inspiration to take the book places you hadn't thought to go before.
7. Read
All the best writers read, and all the best readers... They do something, probably. The point is, you could be inspired by another person's work, and you always have the ability to learn from books. Whether you find a new style or experience a new activity that you're interested in. Books are a gateway to adventure, and you need to tackle every adventure to be the best you can be.
8. Share
Your friends and family care about you and your interests. They'd love to see what you're working on, and they might be able to offer you suggestions to better flesh out your baby.
9. Brainstorm
Whether you keep a notebook full of ideas, or just tell your friends about your ideas so someone has them, or keeping a voice recorder on hand to make memos when inspiration hits. Just always keep something on hand to keep the creative juices flowing.
10. Don't stress
You're not the first person to write a book, and you won't be the last. Sip on a hot beverage, and just chill. It's gonna be fine.
