One of the most popular posts on this blog is The diamond is your friend, which is almost a year old. The idea (go read it if you haven’t; it’s very brief) seems to resonate with everyone who thinks about writing–anything, not just books.
The notion that (usually) you are writing for a purpose, for a reason, is obvious. Yet so many of us get caught up in the composition, and overlook the obvious. Everything you write should be based on the diamond you identify, whether it’s a book, a blog post, an article, or a script. Everything.
I think this is the most fundamental “how to write a book” lesson. If you take it to heart, you will be well on your way to writing whatever it is you are attempting, and having it accomplish its purpose. Go read The diamond is your friend.
