May 23 • General discussion
Why do you really want to write a book?
Before you embark on your writing journey, you need to know why you’re taking this path in the first place. Do you want to explain a topic that you’re passionate about? Do you want to share your expertise or experiences and inspire your reader? What do you hope to make your reader think or feel or do once they’ve read your book?
Think for a minute about your reasons for writing. Knowing what you really want and why you want it can be powerful and motivating. Consider the following questions and, if you want to, write the answers in the comments.
· MISSION - Why do you want to write?
Perhaps you’ve got a burning idea that you just can’t let go of and you need to get it out on paper. Perhaps you really enjoy writing and want to join a supportive community of like-minded writers.
Maybe you know there’s an audience out there desperately in need of your book and your expertise, whether they’re seeking personal development, business development, or the intricacies of Japanese fine dining.
· SUCCESS - Your definition of ‘success’.
Come up with your own definitions of what success means to you and how you’ll feel when you’re a successful – or a more successful – writer.
· VISION/LIFESTYLE – What does ‘The Writer’s Lifestyle’ mean to you? Is it even important?
From living a rural life, wandering fields and beaches and writing poetry to living in a high-rise apartment with a city view and creating fast-selling e-books, there’s no one-size-fits-all to the definition of The Writer’s Lifestyle.
· OBSTACLES - What stops you from writing?
Jot down anything that causes you to procrastinate, or to stare at a blank page.
Use these initial thoughts – mission, success, vision and obstacles – to start shaping your writing goals. They might change and evolve over time, and that’s absolutely fine.
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Why do you really want to write a book?
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