So You Want to Be an Author? Starter Kit
Turn "I want to write a book someday” into a concrete, 30‑day plan you can actually follow. The So You Want to Be an Author? Starter Kit is a 71‑page, step‑by‑step guide plus fillable worksheets that help you clarify your idea, sharpen your hook, and map out your first month of real progress.
You’ll get:
The main Starter Kit PDF
A “Your First 30 Days” worksheet
A bonus templates pack with done‑for‑you worksheets for your idea and premise, hook/logline, reader profile and emotional promise, 30‑day starter checklist, and beta‑reader/editing prep
A 26‑page Book Launch Roadmap that gives you a six‑month launch timeline (from 6 months before release to 3 months after), with integrated tasks for email, Instagram, ARCs, blurbs, preorders, and partnerships
So you always know what to do next: first to choose and shape the right book, then to launch it in a structured, repeatable way.
See what's inside the e-book!
Introduction
Part 1: Decide What You Really Want
Why Another Writing Resource?
Who This e-book Is For
Who I Am and Why I Care
Why You Want to Write a Book vs. Why You Want to Be an Author
Defining Success: What Does “Success” Look Like for You?
Part 2: Is Your Idea Worth Pursuing?
Can Anyone Write a Book? (The Truth)
The Four Traits Great Authors Share
Spotting a Winning Idea (and Letting Go of the Others)
Which Genres Sell Best—and How Much Should You Care?
Who Are You Writing For? (Defining Your Reader)
Part 3: Choose Your Publishing Path
Overview of Publishing Options
What Will This Cost? (Realistic Ranges)
The Ghostwriter Option
Do You Need a Pen Name?
The Submission Process for Fiction vs. Nonfiction
Part 4: Build a Simple Plan
The Five Ingredients of Writing a Book
From Premise to Logline (for fiction) / Hook (for nonfiction)
Quick Start on Outlining
Getting Your Platform Started: Basics Only (Email List, Simple site, One Main Social Channel)
Building Your Author Community (You Don’t Have to Do This Alone)
Promotion Basics (How Readers Hear About Your Book)
Part 5: Your Next Steps
Common Early Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
A Simple 30-Day Plan to Move Forward
When to Consider Getting Help (Beta Readers, Editors, Coaches, Marketing Support)
Recommended Reading
If You Need Additional Help
About the Author
