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Should I create a book from my blog posts?
Yes, you can!
But I don’t recommend it. There is a myth thrown around you can throw some blog post together and call them a book. However, I don’t agree with this idea.You write a blog in a short direct format for a particular audience about a specific subject. I have learned some great things from blogs, but I would not want to read a series of disjointed thoughts in a book.
Please …. Do not fall for this . . . JUST say NO!
You produce income for them, but not for you.
Blogging is a great way to learn the craft of writing, develop your voice, and find your udience. Are you blogging? Download Blog Post Blueprint to help you with setting up your post.
No, but yes!
Yes! You Can Turn Your Blog Into A Book!
5 Steps On How To Turn Your Blog Into A Book
1) Create An outline/framework for your book:
- Assemble all the content into one document in Word, Scrivener, or Evernote.
- Create an outline/frame for the entire book - using the information from your post.
- I am not a fan of formal outlines, but answer the four questions to give your book structure & focus.
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- What do you want your reader to think, feel, or do after they read the book, and ask this question for each chapter?
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2) Your Blog Post are missing information for your book.
- Write blog post about the missing information.
- This will help you refine the information for your book, and you will receive feedback on your post.
- Or use this info to entice books to buy the book.
3) Edit … EDIT … Edit!
- Edit your book the best you possibly can.
- THEN hire an editor to edit it again.
- EVERYONE needs an editor. No one creates a perfect manuscript on your own.
4) CREATE Raving Fans for your book!
- Include new content for the book only to entice your readers to want to buy the book.
- Interview experts, support your topic with examples of people who worked with you, or stories/illustrations to support. This will add more depth & interest to your book.
- Have your readers excited about the upcoming book release. Make them part of the process. Ask them what questions they would love for you to answer.
- A loyal fan base is advantageous if you are seeking to traditionally or self-publish your book.
- Grow your email list…. Check out Amy Porterfield for grown
5) Keep Blogging Consistently!
- Your next book could be in there.
- Plan your next book, and blog to coordinate with the outline of your next book!
- This reduces the stress of fitting blogs into a book. Blog your book strategically!
I am the The Write Coach. My joy comes from inspiring, educating, and supporting you through the writing process. Through my podcast The Write Hour, I teach you how to answer your clients and readers needs and add credibility to your platform or business by writing a book without giving it all away for free. Turn your success, system, or story into a book.
Join me next week as I interview David Mike. He shares his process of blogging his story into a book next week on The Write Hour ~ Nonfiction Tips From The Write Coach.
How do you blog a book? Learn The 5 Steps To Turn Your Blog Into A Book ~ Episode #202 -> Listen to The Write Hour with Joyce Glass, Tips From #TheWriteCoach #TheWriteHour
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00:36 Intro
01:28 Should I blog my book?
03:23 5 Steps To Turn Your Blog Into a Book
03:40 Step 1
09:21 Step 2
10:24 Step 3
12:35 Step 4
14:20 Step 5
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