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For the Love of Readers

Kent Sanders — Fri, 13 May 2022 06:00:58 +0000

It has been said that the middle of every project feels like a disaster. You’re far enough away from the starting point that you’ve lost some of the enthusiasm you had at the beginning. But you’re too far away from the end to see the finish line.

How do you break through the messy middle and keep going?

Remember: it’s not about you. It’s about your readers. Do you love them? Do you care about them as individuals? Do you want the best for them?

It’s best not to picture your readers as one big group. Think of one person. Just one. Picture them reading your book at the doctor’s office, at their kitchen table, or in the car waiting for someone. What’s the expression on their face? What are they thinking and feeling as they read? How will they be different after they’ve read your book?

That is the person you’re writing for. They have a name and a story. That is the person who will get you through the tough parts, the messy middle, the long journey from the starting line to the finish line.

Writing is hard. So why do we do it? For the love of our readers.

Daily Question: Who is the person you pictured reading your book, and how will your writing change them? Be specific.

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Your Book Cover Keeps the Vision Clear

Kent Sanders — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 05:00:13 +0000

One of my very best friends is a guy named Eric Elder. He is a musician, author, and creative genius who runs TheRanch.org. A few years ago, we were on a call and he showed me how he stays motivated to finish the books he starts writing.

Then, he held up another person’s book, and to the front of it, he had taped a mock-up of a cover for the book he was writing. He already knew in advance the print size of the book, so he made sure to choose another print book of the same size.

I thought this was a genius idea and have been doing the same thing ever since. Anytime I’m working on a book, I always have the cover designed as early in the process as I can. Then I find another print book of the same size, tape a printout of the cover to the front, and keep it on my desk during the whole writing and publishing process.

This helps make the book tangible and real, instead of a file that just lives on your computer. It also helps you make it through the rough spots in the writing and editing. When you keep the vision of the final product clear and it’s sitting on your desk, you will feel much more motivated to keep going.

Daily Question: If you are working on a book project, do you have the cover designed yet? Have you printed it out and attached it to another book of the same size to keep your vision clear?

By the way, you can find out more about Eric Elder and his books, music, and more by visiting TheRanch.org.

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Jennifer Harshman: How to Write Your Book in 12 Weeks

Kent Sanders — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 06:00:46 +0000

We’ve all heard the stories about people who take years to write a book. In some cases, that’s necessary, especially if the author is writing a very large book or one that requires a lot of research, such as a biography or a technical book. However, in most cases, we can write books much more quickly if we will just get focused and organized. My guest today is here to give us a system for doing just that. In fact, she’s going to walk us through how to write a book in just 12 weeks. Her name is Jennifer Harshman, and she is the owner of Harshman Services. Jennifer is an upbeat overcomer and language lover who taught herself to read and write when she was just three years old. She hasn’t stopped, consuming nearly 19,000 books so far. Sexy Couple ellen barkin nude sexy_couple000 She began editing professionally in 1992, polishing more than 200 books and 30 million words since. When she’s not working with words and leading her team, Jennifer can be found with her family coping with disabilities, homeschooling, playing with paint, or making music with her flute. Jennifer will walk us through why we should consider writing a book in 12 weeks and how to do it. I think you’ll be blown away by just how doable this is. Even if it seems impossible, I encourage you to give this idea a shot. Jennifer will help you see you can absolutely do this!

You can learn more from Jennifer and connect with her through the links below:

HarshmanServices.com

Find a Real Editor by Jennifer Harshman, ed.

Follow Jennifer on Facebook

Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn

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