Book writing is a mysterious activity; it must be, or there wouldn’t be so many unfinished manuscripts!
But it doesn’t have to be. I've written 8 books. The first 6 were painful and took forever; the last 2 were easy, fun, and quick - and much better! (Look me up - Joel Orr - on
Amazon.com!)
What made the difference? I’ve spent more than 30 years studying the process, and have consolidated the lessons I’ve learned into a one-day workshop, with optional follow-on coaching.
Anyone who takes the workshop will be able to complete their manuscript in 30 days—or even less!
After the workshop, you will be able to:
• Know exactly how to choose a topic
• Perform laser-focused research, to cut down the time this activity normally takes by 95%!
• Create a complete plan for your book—much more than an outline—in just a few hours
• Edit your manuscript like a master, in an unbelievably short amount of time
• Write astonishingly quickly and well—completing a book in 90, 60, 30 days, or even less!
Here's the course outline, with its key learning points:
- Why write a book? First, for professional recognition. Second, for organizing and focusing your knowledge. Third, for supplemental income. We’ll discuss these and other motivations.
- Writing a book: The inner game Just like any sport, book-writing requires certain attitudes, beliefs, and character traits. What are they? How do you develop them if you don’t have them?
- You can write a book! I know you can—and I’ll prove it to you! We’ll also discuss:
- 10 myths about writing a book
- 17 obstacles - and how to overcome them!
- 7 golden guidelines to ensure success
- The book-writing process This is where we start getting into the nitty-gritty—the exact processes that will enable you to write a book, on any topic, in an amazingly short period of time. Each technique is simple—and we will practice them.
- Setting up for writing success Place, time, method, tools—we’ll cover them all.
- Choosing a topic You’ve got a book in you; but what is it about? You’ll learn three specific ways to make your choice intelligently and quickly.
- SPECIAL TOPIC #1: The secret to laser-focused research! Technical professionals, more than other authors, tend to get bogged down in research. You’ll learn an absurdly simple—yet effective—method to cut research to exactly what’s necessary!
- Creating your BookProgram™! Did you think you need to master the outlining process you hated in fifth grade to write your book? Not with this approach. I’ll teach you to create a BookProgram™—a detailed plan that will tell you exactly how many chapters go into your book; how many pages in each chapter; how many concepts in each chapter; and how they all fit together—before you write a single word!
- "Plan to write poorly and edit well!" The editing process I’ll teach you will enable you to transform your good manuscript into an excellent one in just a few hours!
- SPECIAL TOPIC #2: Collaborating with one or more authors My approach makes this simple, and lets you avoid the serious pitfalls encountered by most collaborating authors.
Optional Follow-on CoachingTo
guarantee that you actually complete a manuscript in the period you desire—60 days, 30 days, or even less—you can sign up to receive follow-on telephone coaching! I will work with you
personally over the phone to set specific goals, then meet with you by phone for 30 minutes each week to help monitor your progress and overcome obstacles. You will be amazed at how quickly your book takes shape!
How Much?What is it worth to you to know you will actually complete your manuscript - and it will be good? How will you feel when you hold your finished manuscript in your hands? The cost of the workshop and all materials is $497.
You will receive:
- The Write Your Book in 30 Days! handbook - a comprehensive, step-by-step manual that covers everything you'll need to remember from the workshop;
- Membership in the exclusive Joel Trains Authors! membership site - chock full of resources to help authors with writing, editing, and marketing!
The next workshop will be held at the
Hotel Sierra in Santa Clara, CA, on Saturday, 12/20/08!
Come to my FREE webinar to learn more about the workshop! Just fill in this form: