• Start Writing Your Book Today

  • A Step-by-Step Plan to Write Your Nonfiction Book, from First Draft to Finished Manuscript
  • By: Morgan Gist MacDonald
  • Narrated by: Jodi Stapler
  • Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (195 ratings)

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Start Writing Your Book Today

By: Morgan Gist MacDonald
Narrated by: Jodi Stapler
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You know you want to write a book, so why does it feel so hard to sit down and do the writing? And once you get in a flow, why is it so difficult to stay in flow? And once you’ve finished writing, how do edit and revise so you know it’s a good book, that you’re proud to sell?

NONFICTION writers, this is a STEP-BY-STEP guide that walks you through how to write a book. These steps will show you:

- the myths about writing that make us feel like we’re not “good enough” to be an author,

- how to develop the good writing routines and a solid timeline,

- how to write a first draft and revise the draft,

- how to bring in beta readers and incorporate their feedback, and

- finally, how to pull it all together into a finished manuscript.

When we’re writing a book, we need inspiration, and we need the “how-to” pieces that we were never taught in school. Start Writing Your Book Today provides both. Over the last 10 years as a writing coach, Morgan has developed a blend of mindset and mechanics to help authors through feeling stuck and into power writing through their books. In this book, Morgan shares her methods with you, so that you can step up and become the writer you know you’re meant to be.

Each step of how to write your book is laid out for you. No more excuses. You’ll be ready to finally start writing your book.

©2015 Morgan Gist MacDonald (P)2015 Morgan Gist MacDonald

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Great (almost perfect) instructional book.

What did you love best about Start Writing Your Book Today?

Very DIY oriented, to the point book, without unnecessary comments. After listening the audio version I've purchased a paper one.

What other book might you compare Start Writing Your Book Today to and why?

I tried many similar books: they are either too commercialized (you'll become a millioneer in a month!) or too academic..

What did you learn from Start Writing Your Book Today that you would use in your daily life?

The book allowed me to come with a very doable plan and also is going to be a shining example of how MY instructional book should be structured.

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There was only one reason I didn't give five stars to this audio version: the listener is not ready for the later chapters, which would be applicable several weeks(months) later, after the writer is done with the first steps. Some kind of preface, instructing on HOW TO USE this AUDIO version would be very helpful and would eliminate some frustration of trying to digest the information you are not ready to, yet.

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Highly recommended👍👍

What an inspirational and motivational journey!
I feel the flame under my ass to get my story completed!😉

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Very detailed

Start Writing Your Book Today is the perfect book for the beginner writer to know the fundamentals of writing. I feel so much more equipped to start writing my book now that I have the basics. Thank you Morgan!

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Nonthreatening , just encouraging and informative.

Loved it!! Gave me the desire to get this book down and get it submitted.

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Superb read!

I’ve aspired to write a nonfiction book for a decade, but never felt like I had the time or experience necessary. This book provides just enough structure and a whole lot of encouragement to jump in with both feet!

It was an easy listen and the narrator was superb, bringing a great sense of emotion and energy.

Well done!

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what i needed

honesty a great book im this is what i needed to get started a great guide very useful

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this book is basic AF.

short and no insight. could be labeled time management 101. would not recommend to anyone looking for insightful help writing a book.

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Great start (for me)

enjoyed it very much and just what I wanted & needed for my first book about...should I write the book I've been wanting to for many years

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straight up. . . straight forward

Morgan fills in all the blanks in the process of writing a nonfiction book. If not knowing is what holds you back, read this book.

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Motivation for the mind of a writer.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will read and listen to it again. It has changed my perspective and motivated me to finish the books I have started and never completed. Thanks Morgan! You will be receiving an email from me soon.

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