Introduction

Are you struggling to write your book? We are here to help you with your writing journey and to share with you tips for writing your first book.

Every published author was once a beginner with a blank page. Writing your first book can feel overwhelming and daunting but you‘ve got to start from somewhere. Doing some research beforehand on strategies and learning tips from published authors can help you get started. Furthermore, you can get help from a publishing house, like us, to learn useful writer’s tips. You can visit our page here to subscribe to our writer’s newsletter, where you can receive monthly updates on ways to improve your writing skills.

A structured approach and expert advice can make the writing process a lot easier. Receiving advice from published authors can help you form a planned strategy for your book. As well as ensuring you are not going to make the same mistakes that they did.

This blog will discuss key tips from our published authors to assist you in your journey of writing your first book. Hopefully, these tips will help you progress from an aspiring writer to a published author.

Tips from Our Published Authors

1. Write What You Want to Read

Don't limit yourself to a particular genre; explore what excites you and what you would want to read. Writing a book that you will love to read ensures passion and originality in your work. As T G Trouper shares:

"Write the story that you would want to read; don't feel you have to stick to one genre (you'll end up writing the same story over and over again)."

2. Take a Break Before Editing

Once your draft is complete, take a break for a few months. This can give you a fresh and objective perspective when you start revising. As described by Annabel Gardiner;

“After you have written your book, don’t read it or think about it for at least a few months and after this period of time, then go back and edit it. The time away from your book really allows you to have a far more objective view when editing.”

3. Write Down Extraordinary Ideas

Always keep a notebook or a notes app with you, as you can find unexpected inspiration anywhere to help you write your book. Even small ideas can develop into something significant. As explained by Jason Riddington:

“When you have extraordinary ideas it’s very important to always write them down!”

4. Find Inspiration in Everyday Life

Observe the world around you and search for humor, challenges, and meaningful moments that can help with great storytelling. Keep a journal to capture and write these moments. As Karen Shandley says,

“Find inspiration in everyday moments - sometimes funny, sometimes challenging but always meaningful.”

5. Learn to Tackle Writer’s Block

Stay committed to your story, even during creative slumps. Set small goals to maintain the momentum of writing. As Chloe Jane shares,

“Persevere with the novel and writing despite various mental blocks or lack of ideas.”

6. Write What You Know, Then Expand

Make your writing relatable by including familiar life experiences to make it authentic. Use imagination to expand upon real-life experiences. As Ruth Baker Walton explains,

“Whatever genre you write in always includes basic elements of things you know and from there you can allow your imagination to take you on a journey.”

7. Write Freely, Edit Later

If you are writing an autobiography or memoir, it’s important to write as if nobody is going to read your book. That way you are going to be open and honest about what has happened. Writing with honesty creates compelling stories. You can always refine and edit the content later. As noted by Laura Buckingham,

“The best piece of advice I got… was to write as if no-one would ever read it. Don’t hold back and don’t filter it. You can always edit it out later.”

8. Plan Your Writing Time

Time management is key—schedule time for writing to stay productive. Treat writing like any other commitment to guarantee progress. As Annabelle Knight says,

“That there are never enough hours in the day if you don’t plan!”

Conclusion

We hope the above top tips from our published authors will help you start writing with confidence. For more information on how to write a book, stay tuned for our upcoming updates. If you need professional assistance on your manuscript, submit it to us here —we would love to see your work.

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