While it’s true that anyone can write a book, it doesn’t mean that everyone can write a good, profitable, and best-selling book.
There are a lot of factors that go into writing a book that will capture audiences and sell, whether people believe it or not, and it’s good to have certain things in mind before plunging into your masterpiece.
4 Pillars to Write a Best-Selling Book
If you’re looking to become a book or ebook writer, these 4 pillars are great to keep in mind while finding the direction of your writing.
Your Target Audience
Who are you hoping will pick up your book?
Depending on your answer to this question, your writing style and lexicon will shift. You wouldn’t use the same language to sell a children’s storybook as you would a marketing guide for entrepreneurs.
Have a clear idea of who your target audience is and what demographics they fall into. This will give you guidance on how to best communicate the ideas you have to your readers.
The Book’s Main Idea
What are you transmitting to your readers?
It’s so important to always keep the main idea of your book at the forefront. There are so many writers out there who end up adding too much fluff to their text and burying the lead, leaving readers confused and the message muddled.
Having clarity on the main idea of your book is also key in allowing your writing to flow; if you ever get stuck, you can always look back on your main point and use that as an anchor to help you proceed.
Topics for Each Chapter
What are the subpoints of your book?
Each chapter of your book should come together with the others in order to transmit the bigger message you’re trying to impart.
Making an outline of the chapters that will be included in your book before you start writing is a great way to give yourself a step-by-step guide on how to write your best-selling book and will help you stay on topic during the process.
Intended Impact of the Book
What are you hoping people will take away from your book?
If you’re writing a book, you’re probably doing it for a reason, and you’re going to want your readers to understand what that reason is too.
Is your intention to teach something? Is it to inform of an issue or pain point your reader may have? Is your writing intended to sell another service or product?
Your CTA (call to action) should be clear from the start so that you can include it organically throughout the text and your readers subliminally receive the message you are trying to send.
Finding the path to the core of your book can be hard when you’re doing it on your own. Letters By Reesi offers a Book Planning Session that will help you gain clarity on all of the points above PLUS the guidance and experience of a professional, published writer.
Together, we can uncover the idea for your best-selling book and launch it to success!