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The Book You Were Born to Write

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Category: Business & Economics - Reference

A guide to writing a full-length transformational nonfiction book, from an editor with two decades' experience working in publishing.

"I know I have a book in me." "I've always wanted to be an author." "People always ask me when I'm going to write my book." "I have a story to tell, but I never seem to make time to write."

Are you a thought leader, healer, or change-agent stuck at the starting line of book publication? Life coach and publishing industry insider Kelly Notaras offers a clear, step-by-step path for turning your transformational idea or story into a finished book as quickly as possible. With humor, encouragement, and common sense, she demystifies the publishing process so you can get started, keep writing, and successfully get your wisdom out into the world.



Notaras guides you through:


  • Getting clear on your motivation for writing a book,
  • Crafting a powerful, compelling hook and strong internal book structure,
  • Overcoming resistance and writer's block, and
  • Getting your finished manuscript onto the printed page, whether through traditional publishing or self-publishing.

    • Publishing a book has never been as simple, accessible, and affordable as it is today, and in our tumultuous world, readers need your healing voice. Be brave, be bold, and take the steps you need to share your message with those who need to hear it most.

    Customer Reviews (4.2 / 5 · 5 reviews)

    Amelia ★★★★★

    I've read a dozen writing craft books and this is the first one that actually explained how to shape a transformational nonfiction book from a rough idea into a full manuscript. The author's two decades as an editor really show in the practical advice on working with publishers. I finished it in two

    Eva G. ★★★★★

    The chapter on structuring a transformational nonfiction book finally made the outline click for me after months of circling the same ideas. Two decades of editorial experience really shows in how blunt she is about what publishers actually want.

    Sophia O. ★★★★☆

    The chapter on structuring a transformational nonfiction book finally made my messy outline click. I docked a star because the publishing-industry sections drag a bit, but the editing advice from someone with two decades in the field is worth it.