The Call to Authorship: How and Why to Write, Publish and Promote a Nonfiction Book

Embrace the call to authorship: 10 steps to leverage the power of a book!

Books help people-they inform, inspire, and engage. Books are also a powerful force for those who write them. Publishing a book builds your authority, sharpens your thinking, and opens doors to media exposure, speaking engagements, partnerships, and more.

Despite the greater accessibility of publishing than ever before, many would-be authors hesitate. They get stuck with self-doubt or believe producing a book is incompatible with a busy life.

They may start writing but don't finish. Or they finish but don't publish or market their books.

The truth? With a little dedicated time, consistent effort, and the right guidance, anyone can publish a book that changes lives for the better. And they should.

Put down your phone. Take the leap from consumer to creator!

This step-by-step guide will show you how to:

- Use a one-page tool to clarify your goals, target audience and plan.

- Build an outline that drives your manuscript forward.

- Overcome mental roadblocks and craft habits to finish your first draft in months, not years-even with a busy schedule.

- Select a publishing model, refine your manuscript, and make informed design and distribution decisions.

- Employ promotional strategies to achieve goals that transcend royalties.

Become more than you are. Have courage. Commit to growth by authoring a book, strengthening your ability to serve.