Writing Tips<\/h1>\n<\/div>Accountability and motivation<\/h2>\n
Would you like to have someone to share ideas with and check on your progress? Someone to help you determine the structure of your book and give tips on your writing style? And what about keeping you accountable?<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
If you are looking for knowledge and accountability there are plenty of options. I’m sure you’ll find someone who suits you. Whatever you do though, be sure to check out my Mastermind<\/a>, Private writing coach program<\/a> or writing retreats on islands like Koh Phangan, Thailand<\/a>, Cura\u00e7ao, Dutch Caribbean<\/a>, or Mallorca, Spain<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Useful writing tips<\/h2>\n
Writing tips from authors for new writers.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Many books – including (auto) biographies – start with an exciting scene in the intro or the first chapter. Once the reader is engaged, the writer starts explaining what happened before. This often works better than starting a book at the beginning (once upon a time …).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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Planning to write a biography or a story about something you have experienced? Then be sure to take notes or keep a diary right now. Then you don’t have to do everything by heart. The fact is, you will have forgotten a large part by then. Think about what you did on August 29, 2014. No clue or just a vague idea? Exactly. So write down as much as possible: emotions, important conversations, events and so on.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Do you want to make the main characters from the book anonymous? Then don’t write with the fake names, but use the actual names to keep your emotions as pure as possible during the writing process. When your book is ready, you can easily do a find and replace and change all Pauls to Johns with one push of a button.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
How long should a book be? That depends entirely on your purpose, font size, budget, type of paper, etc. In general you can say that a printed book contains between 10,000 and 40,000 words. Of course the calculation is different if you only publish it as an e-book. In that case, don’t focus blindly on length but on the relevance of your story.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
The back cover has only limited space. It needs to include your bio and still be under 300 words.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Schedule writing time in your agenda and manage expectations towards the people around you. Towards the end there’s always a final sprint. So keep this in mind.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Finishing is just as important as starting. At some point a text is finished. After handing it in, there will be enough time to make any minor adjustments. So don’t worry. If you never let it go, you can never publish it. This will disappoint both readers and yourself.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Writers block?<\/h2>\n
Can’t get into the flow? You don’t need to do something completely different, just do something useful for your book:<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Go for a walk.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Do some research.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Read the works of others for inspiration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Review what you’ve written and trim down on unnecessary words without compromising on the content. Always make a backup of the original just in case you need it later on.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Search for unwanted words in your text: empty words such as nice, that, just, then, almost, very, something and so on that can be deleted or replaced. Avoid words such as become, will, can, go. See where also, usually and still are relevant. Also cut down on your punctuation mark usage. Make it easy to read and understand.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Reward yourself when you’ve written something.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Brainfood for writers: my go-to snack is water and nuts. Check out my Writers Recipes<\/a> for inspiration on food, straight from my writing week in Mallorca.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>Alternatively, do some writing that is not directly related to your book:<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Write a blog post.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Do an exercise in writing where you describe the experience of your senses: taste, touch, smell, sight and sound. How many types of red can you describe? Can you get the essence of your first kiss down on paper? Create a landscape based only on the sounds.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Do a braindump: take a few key words and then keep on writing without paying any attention to the sentence structure or grammar. Just go with the flow.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Useful sites about writing books in general<\/h2>\n<\/div>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Find communities of writers or join a mastermind<\/a> or course<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Stephen King in his classic about the craft: On writing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Fiverr.com:<\/a> for as little as $5 you can hire someone to design your cover, build your website, Facebook page or blog and much more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Calibre<\/a>: open-source ebook library & reader software.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
More tips & tricks about publishing your book<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>More writing blogs and tips<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Are you serious about writing your book?<\/h2>\nDon\u2019t reinvent the wheel, like I did. As the author and co-author of more than 30 books<\/a>, writing coach for hundreds of people<\/a> and organizer of 30 writing retreats, I have finally found the best system for writing a good book: the \u2018Reverse Writing\u2019 method<\/a>. If you begin at the end and create a good structure before you start writing, you will be able to follow your energy, instead of the page numbers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\nLearn all tips & tricks in the \u2018idea to book\u2019 workshop<\/h2>\n
Everything you need to turn your idea into a bestseller: practical advice, examples, and inspiration about writing, publishing, and promoting your book. Check out the \u2018from idea to book\u2019 workshop<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n![\"werboek](\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/werboek-back-front-cover-1.jpg\" "\\"werboek")
<\/span><\/div>\nPersonal guidance<\/h2>\n
I have trained a GPT with all my book writing knowledge, to help you get started, answer your questions and give feedback on your writing. Try out EstherAI<\/a> for free!<\/p>\nPrefer personal 1 on 1 coaching? Private writing coaching is a unique opportunity to work on your book with my personal guidance and support. Book a single strategy session or plan a series of 1-on-1 calls. Do you want the best for your book?<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nA writing retreat in an exotic location?<\/h2>\n
During the online writing retreat@home<\/a> or an all-inclusive retreat<\/a> in one of my favorite locations, you will work with like-minded people and get 1-on-1 guidance. The daily workshops help to get started, followed by focused writing time, delicious food, and personal guidance & feedback. Where will we go?<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nThe book \u2018Reverse Writing\u2019<\/h2>\n
Learn my Reverse Writing method (start with the back cover) in my super-comprehensive book \u2018Reverse Writing\u2019<\/a> and the companion workbook. You will find a step-by-step explanation, lots of examples, inspiration, and practical tips about writing, promotion, and publishing your book.<\/div>
Accountability and motivation<\/h2>\n
Would you like to have someone to share ideas with and check on your progress? Someone to help you determine the structure of your book and give tips on your writing style? And what about keeping you accountable?<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
If you are looking for knowledge and accountability there are plenty of options. I’m sure you’ll find someone who suits you. Whatever you do though, be sure to check out my Mastermind<\/a>, Private writing coach program<\/a> or writing retreats on islands like Koh Phangan, Thailand<\/a>, Cura\u00e7ao, Dutch Caribbean<\/a>, or Mallorca, Spain<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Useful writing tips<\/h2>\n
Writing tips from authors for new writers.<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Many books – including (auto) biographies – start with an exciting scene in the intro or the first chapter. Once the reader is engaged, the writer starts explaining what happened before. This often works better than starting a book at the beginning (once upon a time …).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nPlanning to write a biography or a story about something you have experienced? Then be sure to take notes or keep a diary right now. Then you don’t have to do everything by heart. The fact is, you will have forgotten a large part by then. Think about what you did on August 29, 2014. No clue or just a vague idea? Exactly. So write down as much as possible: emotions, important conversations, events and so on.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nDo you want to make the main characters from the book anonymous? Then don’t write with the fake names, but use the actual names to keep your emotions as pure as possible during the writing process. When your book is ready, you can easily do a find and replace and change all Pauls to Johns with one push of a button.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nHow long should a book be? That depends entirely on your purpose, font size, budget, type of paper, etc. In general you can say that a printed book contains between 10,000 and 40,000 words. Of course the calculation is different if you only publish it as an e-book. In that case, don’t focus blindly on length but on the relevance of your story.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nThe back cover has only limited space. It needs to include your bio and still be under 300 words.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nSchedule writing time in your agenda and manage expectations towards the people around you. Towards the end there’s always a final sprint. So keep this in mind.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nFinishing is just as important as starting. At some point a text is finished. After handing it in, there will be enough time to make any minor adjustments. So don’t worry. If you never let it go, you can never publish it. This will disappoint both readers and yourself.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Writers block?<\/h2>\n
Can’t get into the flow? You don’t need to do something completely different, just do something useful for your book:<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Go for a walk.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nDo some research.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nRead the works of others for inspiration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nReview what you’ve written and trim down on unnecessary words without compromising on the content. Always make a backup of the original just in case you need it later on.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nSearch for unwanted words in your text: empty words such as nice, that, just, then, almost, very, something and so on that can be deleted or replaced. Avoid words such as become, will, can, go. See where also, usually and still are relevant. Also cut down on your punctuation mark usage. Make it easy to read and understand.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nReward yourself when you’ve written something.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nBrainfood for writers: my go-to snack is water and nuts. Check out my Writers Recipes<\/a> for inspiration on food, straight from my writing week in Mallorca.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
Alternatively, do some writing that is not directly related to your book:<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Write a blog post.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nDo an exercise in writing where you describe the experience of your senses: taste, touch, smell, sight and sound. How many types of red can you describe? Can you get the essence of your first kiss down on paper? Create a landscape based only on the sounds.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nDo a braindump: take a few key words and then keep on writing without paying any attention to the sentence structure or grammar. Just go with the flow.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Useful sites about writing books in general<\/h2>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Find communities of writers or join a mastermind<\/a> or course<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nStephen King in his classic about the craft: On writing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nFiverr.com:<\/a> for as little as $5 you can hire someone to design your cover, build your website, Facebook page or blog and much more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nCalibre<\/a>: open-source ebook library & reader software.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nMore tips & tricks about publishing your book<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
More writing blogs and tips<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Are you serious about writing your book?<\/h2>
\nDon\u2019t reinvent the wheel, like I did. As the author and co-author of more than 30 books<\/a>, writing coach for hundreds of people<\/a> and organizer of 30 writing retreats, I have finally found the best system for writing a good book: the \u2018Reverse Writing\u2019 method<\/a>. If you begin at the end and create a good structure before you start writing, you will be able to follow your energy, instead of the page numbers.<\/p>\n
<\/div><\/div><\/div>\nLearn all tips & tricks in the \u2018idea to book\u2019 workshop<\/h2>\n
Everything you need to turn your idea into a bestseller: practical advice, examples, and inspiration about writing, publishing, and promoting your book. Check out the \u2018from idea to book\u2019 workshop<\/a>.<\/p>\n
<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/span><\/div>\nPersonal guidance<\/h2>\n
I have trained a GPT with all my book writing knowledge, to help you get started, answer your questions and give feedback on your writing. Try out EstherAI<\/a> for free!<\/p>\n
Prefer personal 1 on 1 coaching? Private writing coaching is a unique opportunity to work on your book with my personal guidance and support. Book a single strategy session or plan a series of 1-on-1 calls. Do you want the best for your book?<\/a>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>\nA writing retreat in an exotic location?<\/h2>\n
During the online writing retreat@home<\/a> or an all-inclusive retreat<\/a> in one of my favorite locations, you will work with like-minded people and get 1-on-1 guidance. The daily workshops help to get started, followed by focused writing time, delicious food, and personal guidance & feedback. Where will we go?<\/a>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>\nThe book \u2018Reverse Writing\u2019<\/h2>\n
Learn my Reverse Writing method (start with the back cover) in my super-comprehensive book \u2018Reverse Writing\u2019<\/a> and the companion workbook. You will find a step-by-step explanation, lots of examples, inspiration, and practical tips about writing, promotion, and publishing your book.
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