Sharing your story can be both liberating and daunting, as the fear of judgment and the quest for clarity can leave you overcomplicating your writing. As someone who once grappled with these very challenges, I understand the intricate dance between passion and doubt that can prolong your writing. It took me over half a decade to put my thoughts onto pages, a process marked by wavering self-confidence and a pursuit of perfection.

My first book that you can check out by clicking here taught me that if you want to complete your manuscript in 90 days or less you must have an outline. Your outline is the roadmap your going to use to communicate your ideas to the reader. In order to create a great outline you must be clear what problem your book solves and what solutions your book offers to solve that problem. If you find it challenging to answer those 2 questions this blog will help.

These questions will encourage introspection, self-discovery, and creativity, ensuring that your words flow smoothly and authentically onto the page. Let's dive in!

1) What Inspired You to Write This Book?

Reflect on the moment or series of events that ignited your desire to write your book. Was it a personal experience, a conversation, or a realization? Sharing your inspiration will set the tone for your book and engage your readers right from the beginning.

2) Who Will This Book Help the Most?

Identify your target audience and envision the individuals who will benefit the most from reading your book. Understanding your readers' needs and struggles will guide your writing and ensure that your content resonates with them.

3) What Must the Reader Let Go Of to Benefit from your Book?

Explore the emotional baggage or limiting beliefs that your readers might need to release in order to fully embrace the wisdom and insights you're sharing in your book. This will create a relatable starting point for your readers to connect with your story.

4) What Is the Reader Expected to Learn from Reading This Book?

Outline the key takeaways you want your readers to gain from your book. Consider the transformation you aim to achieve in their lives and how your words will empower them to make positive changes.

5) What Roadblocks Held You Down in Life?

Identify significant challenges or obstacles that you've encountered on your journey. Be honest and vulnerable as you recount these moments, as they will form the basis for relatable content that your readers can connect with. Delve deeper into the impact of these obstacles on your life. Describe the emotional, mental, or physical effects they had on you and how they influenced your decisions and mindset.

6) What Relationships Contributed to the Roadblocks in Your Life?

Examine the relationships, whether personal or professional, that played a role in the challenges you faced. Be sensitive in discussing these connections, focusing on your personal growth rather than assigning blame. Share your strategies for navigating challenging relationships and creating boundaries. Your insights could provide your readers with valuable tools for addressing similar issues in their own lives.

7) Who Inspired You to Change?

Introduce individuals who played a pivotal role in motivating you to overcome obstacles and evolve. Highlight the impact they had on your journey and how their support influenced your growth.

8) Why Didn't You Give Up?

Detail the mindset shifts, inner strength, or external support that prevented you from giving up in the face of adversity. Your perseverance will serve as a beacon of hope for your readers.

Everyone has a story that can inspire people to rise above their fears. Your voice has the potential to empower people to become the highest expression of who God created them to be. Getting your story out is going to take courage, Faith, diligence and a burning desire to break the limitations you created around writing. If you need help writing your story click here to book a consultation. And remember, your faith brings you to opportunities that only your disciplines will allow you to embrace!