How To Write A Bestselling Non-Fiction Book
5 Tips To Writing & Selling A Bestselling Book
Greetings!
I have some exciting news!
Yesterday, I submitted a book proposal for my next book (the draft version) to my literary agent.
The thing I adore about this process is how thrilling it feels when an idea begins to build momentum. There’s this palpable energy from the initial spark of inspiration to finally holding the published book in your hands.
I’ve landed three book deals in the last 15 years with Wiley, Harper One and Macmillan (St. Martins Essentials). This doesn’t include my self-published works or the translation rights to my traditionally published titles.
My biggest bestselling book is Dear Universe: 200 Mini-Meditations for Instant Meditations. I’ve sold over 100,000 copies and it’s been translated into at least 10 languages.
So as I venture into this new and exciting phase of birthing another book out into the world, I wanted to share with you 5 Tips To Writing & Selling A Bestselling Book…
1. Use your intuition
Always be guided by your heart, your higher self and your connection to a higher source. This is where the best ideas will flow from. When they land, you will feel a full-bodied resonance within your heart.
Your higher self will send you an idea for your book when you are meant to receive it. Trust in the timing of your journey.
When I had the idea of Dear Universe I was in the shower. The idea landed in my heart like lightening. I knew it would change the timeline of my career.
2. Write a stellar proposal and sample content
Before you send your idea out to the publishing world, make sure you write a proposal to flesh out your idea. This will allow you the time and space to incubate the concept and to form a new dimensional perspective with your idea.
3. Writer’s write – but only write when you feel inspired
You never want the writing process to feel laborious. The possibilities of a blank page or a black screen should excite you. You want to be in an uplifted space to release your best material from your heart to the page.
4. Be of service // Focus on the transformation
Always think of your audience and your readers when you are writing. When you make the project about yourself then it falls flat (I know this because I have done this.) It’s important to write your non-fiction masterpiece from a place of deep service to your desired reader. I promise you that your readers will be thanking you for this awareness for years to come.
5. Visualize the outcome
Our inner vision and imagination play a vital role on every step of the publishing journey. VISUALIZE the end result of your readers absolutely loving every word you have written in your books.
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