How to write your first book (here on Jed's YouTube channel):    • How to write your first book  

Prompted by a listener question, we share the tips we wish we’d known when we started writing our first book. If you’re a new writer, then this episode is for you!

OUR TOP 8 TIPS:
0:00 - Intro
4:02 - Tip 1: Finish the book
5:11 - Tip 2: Don’t expect to find your voice right away - and that’s okay
7:58 - Tip 3: Try to enjoy the process - writer what you like
13:54 - Tip 4: It’s okay if it’s hard
19:08 - Tip 5: Think about point of view and tense - but it’s okay to mess up
27:03 - Tip 6: There’s no one right way to write a book
30:16 - Tip 7: Be consistent with your routine (but it’s okay to take a break)
37:15 - Tip 8: Just keep writing
42:05 - Summary

WORKS MENTIONED:
How to Read Novels Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster: https://www.amazon.com/How-Read-Novel...

BOOK EDITING:
If you're interested in having Jed Herne edit your book, he'd love to work with you. Apply for book editing here: https://www.jedherne.com/editing

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