Do you have an idea for a book?
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I have never met anyone who hasn’t, at one point or another, considered the idea of writing a book. Have you? You probably have at least a faint idea of what you could write about. They say everyone has a book (deep) inside of them. If you’ve never allowed that book idea to come forward, maybe go for a long walk, forget everything and let your subconscious get to work. And then the fun begins.
Everyone has a book inside of them – but it doesn’t do any good until you pry it out. (Jodi Picoult)
Think
Once you have a book idea, just let it mull over in your mind. Write down any and all thoughts you might have in regards to your book idea. A simple list will do. I always have a notebook with me so I can quickly make a note of ideas that cross my mind. For me, that means keeping several notepads around the house, so that even if I wake in the middle of the night I can record the idea – and go back to sleep!
Set up an ideas bank
When you start creating a collection of notes and ideas, group them…
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