For any aspiring writer, writing a book is akin to climbing a mountain, and so it should be. With a plan and a little perseverance, the mountain can be climbed, and not without pride.
We've put together a simple guide to turn your story into a book.
You can start your book on our platform and follow the whole process of writing your book. All you have to do is submit your content, including as many details as possible, and we'll format it for you.
But first, what are the main obstacles to writing a book?
1. Obstacles to overcoming when writing a book
Not knowing where to start
Start by writing down everything that comes to mind, without worrying about order or coherence. Memory, idea, character, scene - write down everything you can think of. This first step will get you out of inertia. Another approach is to create a simple plan. Divide your book into main sections, then chapters, and write down a few key ideas for each section. This will give you a roadmap to guide you.
Seeing the effort as a whole, immense
Instead of thinking about the whole book, concentrate on writing one section a day. Writing a book is above all a succession of small, regular actions. Set yourself realistic daily or weekly goals, and celebrate each small victory.
Not knowing how to organize the book
Starting at the beginning, you can identify the major themes or key moments in your story. Then create a more detailed plan, listing the elements to be covered in each chapter. You can also use mind maps or charts to visualize the structure of your book. And remember, nothing is set in stone: you can always rearrange chapters or ideas as you go along.
Feeling uncomfortable with words
It's important to remember that perfection is not the goal of your first draft. The most important thing is to get your ideas down on paper, even if they're not perfectly formulated. You'll have plenty of time to revise and refine your text later. If you're having trouble finding the words, think of your work as oral. Imagine you're telling your story to a close friend, then write as you would speak. You can also read aloud what you've written to check that it sounds natural. Finally, you should know that there are tools and services like those offered by TaLegacy, which allow you to transcribe your words into text and help you write your book.
Now that we've identified the main bottlenecks, all that's left is to put them into practice.
2. Where do I start writing my book?
What am I going to write about?
The first step in writing a book is to find your central idea. Ask yourself: What do I want to talk about? What story or message do I want to convey?
For life stories, it could be a significant episode in your life, a life lesson, or a legacy you'd like to leave to your children and grandchildren. If you opt for fiction, think about a theme or genre that fascinates you.
Schedule writing sessions
Writing requires concentration and regularity. Create a space dedicated to writing, a place where you feel comfortable and inspired. Try to write at the same time every day to develop a routine.
If you have trouble finding the time, start with short sessions. Writing for 15 minutes a day is better than not writing at all. Over time, these short sessions will add up and you'll see your book take shape.
Writing without censorship
When you first write, don't worry about perfection. Let your ideas flow without self-censorship. This is not the time to correct or judge what you've written. The aim is to get your ideas down on paper.
If you get stuck, just keep writing, even if it seems disjointed. You'll have plenty of time to go back and rework your text.
Get help from tools
Technology can be an excellent ally in your writing journey. Tools like word processors, note-taking apps, or specialized software for writers can make your job easier. At TaLegacy, our software is designed to make writing as smooth and enjoyable as possible, with features like:
- Built-in spell checkers to help you eliminate spelling and grammatical errors.
- Personalized course to structure your ideas right from the start. Depending on your needs, the chapters and questions contained in each chapter are tailored to your specific requirements.
- A personalized course : because this book remains your book. We'll help you with a basic structure, but you're totally free to modify it.
- Storytelling: This is the key to saving you time and money. We take your content and format it. You are of course free to rework it as you wish.
The personalized journey gives you an initial structure, and the storytelling takes your content and puts it into shape. You now have a first draft of a book.
Reread and revise
Once you've finished your first draft, let it sit for a few days. Returning to your text with fresh eyes will enable you to improve it.
- Correct inconsistencies: Make sure the story or message is clear from beginning to end.
- Eliminate repetition and length: Be concise to keep your readers interested.
- Refine the style: Adjust sentences to make them more fluid and pleasant to read.
If possible, ask someone you trust to read your manuscript and give you constructive feedback.
There's no writer who doesn't want to hold his work in his hands. We can help you with this too - just send us a message!
Who we are
We have developed a book-writing software that uses artificial intelligence to help everyone overcome the difficulties of writing and organizing ideas. Our aim is to enable everyone to feel legitimate in telling their story. Our solution makes it easy to format your story, without altering the content of your experience.
