Momentum doesn't come before you start — it comes from starting!

Be realistic about the time you can commit to your writing, but also give yourself some challenge.

Don't overthink - just write!

Story is a powerful way to bring your concepts, ideas and process to life.

In Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod and Start with Why by Simon Sinek, story forms the foundation of the books.

Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist is a story used to illustrate a lesson about wisdom and life's journey.

Consider your life and work experience to give your book authenticity, power and impact.

Many writers feel that a structure would 'put them in a box' and limit their creativity. But it can also lead to overwhelm and giving up.

Once you have a structure that takes your reader from A to B, you have a book that will be easier to read and will also be loads more fun to write.

Ask yourself:

"What do I want my book to do in the world?"

Your answer will be your compass as you write your book.

Writing for everyone never works. When you decide on your Ideal Reader - the person who you want to reach, inspire, support with your book, you get clarity AND your Ideal Reader will feel they have been heard, seen and understood.

Give your Ideal Reader a name, and make it more fun!

The topic of your book is just that - where your book would sit in the bookshop or what category it would be listed in on Amazon.

But the message, the CORE MESSAGE, is what will make your reader remember you, speak about your book and refer their friends to it.

How do you know you are onto something special?

In this episode I give you three questions to ask yourself which will validate your book idea.

Once you know your idea is worth writing about, join me on The Write Project, a guided course which will help you get that book written:

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In this episode I explore the ONE QUESTION that will help unlock your book idea. It is so exciting to realise that your book is simply waiting for you to write it.

Join me on The Write Project course starting on the 29th October 2025:

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