How to Write a Book with Clarity and Structure

Once you’ve decided to write a book, you might wonder, “How am I going to get all my ideas onto paper and structure my content in a way that makes sense?”

The good news is that organizing your ideas and content doesn’t have to be as difficult as we imagine…or actually make it. Too often we overanalyze, overthink and over worry. So instead of becoming overwhelmed and frustrated, follow these three steps to write a book with clarity and structure.

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Piecing Together the Content Puzzle: How to Write Your Nonfiction Book

Writing a book is similar to completing a puzzle. I love puzzles, and growing up, I believed everyone else did, too. After all, everyone in my family looked forward to our annual holiday gatherings, where we often caught up on family news while piecing together a puzzle in the sitting room. But I have since come to realize that many people find puzzles boring, overwhelming or downright frustrating.

The same is true when piecing together the content of a book. I’ve written several books, and I enjoy the challenge of figuring out which piece of information belongs where. But what comes naturally to me, doesn’t necessarily come easily to others.

This was revealed to me recently in a survey I conducted among my subscribers. I assumed that they were struggling with the writing process itself. As it turned out, their biggest challenge was organizing their existing written content.

So, to help those of you who have books stagnating on your desktop because you’re bored or overwhelmed with the process of organizing your content, I’ve put together the following tips:Read More