Introduction: a book is forever
A note for authors of fiction
1. Reader first, last, and always
Part one: develop. 2. Connect with your ideal reader ; 3. Craft your game-changing core message ; 4. Commit to a promise you can deliver ; 5. Filter your content with three questions ; 6. Create a transformational outline
Part two: draft. 7. Write a super-rough draft ; 8. Kill your inner critic-trolls
Part three: edit. 9. The must-read editing method ; 10. Edit for reader transformation ; 11. Edit for deep reader connection ; 12. Edit to keep your reader on the page ; 13. Edit for revenue and reader engagement ; 14. Make sure your book actually works ; 15. Bonus
a no-BS crash course in publishing.