Posted on February 26, 2010 by Kali

We all have a message or story to give, imagine looking at your very own book or eBook, what would that feel like? How proud would you be?

If writing is something you want to do commit to writing every week or even better every day. How much you write is not as important as to just getting something written.  Think of like going to the gym, to make progress you want to go there consistently to improve and get results.

I’m really writing this out loud for myself included as I have also started a book so the information I discover of this journey I will post in case it’s relevant for any of your guys.

Firstly what is your purpose for what you want to write?

I have two purposes, one is what do I want my reader to get out of this book.

The other is what do I want to achieve by writing this.

The second point is, who are you writing for? Imagine who your readers may be, and write for them.

The third point today is to just get started, many negative voices come up around this point as they have done for me too, like who’s going to read this anyway, this is just a big waste of time, you’re not a writer, etc.

Step 1. Give yourself permission to write. You are perfectly entitled to write whatever you choose.

Step 2. Quieten your mind. Maybe that’s meditation or going for a walk, lighting a candle etc Just to leave those negative voices at the door, this is your time, enjoy!

Step 3. Schedule yourself the time and just begin. Have no attachment; I’m sure you’ve heard to simply write for the bin.  By having no attachment to your words, you can just let the message free flow from you. Words can always be tweaked later.

Step 4. Let in flow. If you get stuck, physically move! Do something different, trying to force it to happen will only make you frustrated.

Have fun and be inspired!!