When you want to write a book but don’t know where to begin, there are some exercises you can do to discover what is and what is not in your wheelhouse. Let’s face it, writing a book is a commitment. You need to write a topic that will sustain your interest (and ultimately your readers) for 70K + words. This episode addresses how to get started, from idea to draft.SHOW NOTES:How do you conceive of an idea for a full length book?Take an inventory of the kinds of books you enjoy reading.Pay attention to what it is about them that you enjoy.

• Certain kinds of characters or tropes
• Genres
• POV
• Writing style
• Endings
• Settings

Read what you want to write.What are some craft books that are necessary? Save the Cat Writes A Novel, Jessica BrodyLaunch Pad: The Countdown to Writing Your Book, ...