Crystallize Your Vision Before You Write Your Book

Crystallize Your Vision Before You Write Your Book

Without a clear understanding of your why and a clear focus on your destination, the book-writing journey can easily meander, zigzag, lose direction, and slowly peter out.

If you want to succeed in finishing your book and getting it into the world, the most important foundational step is to get laser-focused on where you want to end up.

When you have clarity about your destination, you can relax and enjoy the journey, trusting your inner wisdom—and your Inner Author—to guide you in writing about what matters most.

There may be several reasons you feel called to write a book.

Maybe you love to write and have dreamed about becoming an author since you were young.

Or perhaps you don’t (yet) love writing, but you have a powerful story, or a transformational process or framework that you know can help others.

You might want to become known as a thought leader in your field, sharing your passion for your subject matter—and you know that becoming a published author can help you build a platform to expand your reach and impact.

If you have the desire to write a book that will elevate your expertise and positively impact your readers’ lives, start by crystallizing your vision.

Begin With the End in Mind—Your Why

Before you write your first word, ask yourself:

Why am I writing this book? What do I want it to do—for me, and for my readers?

It makes the book-writing process so much easier when you’ve thoughtfully considered what success will look like once your book is in your readers’ hands.

Will it lead to new clients?

Paid speaking opportunities?

A booked-out event, retreat, or group program?

Get clear on how you envision the book supporting your goals—because that vision can help shape the structure and content of your book and keep you aligned and focused as you write.

Your Intuition Already Knows

Visualization is a simple yet profound tool for finding clarity. When you take time to go within and listen to your intuitive guidance, you can spark more insight and momentum for your next steps.

Try it now. Go within. Imagine your book completed, out making an impact in the world.

See it in your reader’s hands. Imagine an inspired reader telling you how your book has changed their life. Let all the details of this scene come into focus. Feel the emotions of this moment as if it’s already happened. Then write it all down.

When you visualize and allow your intuition to guide the experience, you ignite the secret power of manifestation and can begin to see the higher purpose of your book. Let this serve as your roadmap for writing.

From Personal Story to Professional Impact

Two of our authors came to us with powerful memoir drafts—each with beautiful writing and compelling life experiences—but they hadn’t yet connected those stories to their larger goals.

The first client had lived through a tragic life experience, experienced a deep healing journey, and had built a successful consulting practice guiding others through trauma.

But her first draft didn’t show any of that transformation. It was missing the bridge between her story and the work she does now.

Once she got clear on her vision for the book—and how it could serve her bigger goals—she revised it. The new version became a powerful tool that has moved readers and supported the growth of her business.

Another client—a busy psychologist and gifted writer—spent many weekends over the years crafting an engaging memoir draft.

After she came to us, she got honest with herself and realized:  

Her goal wasn’t just to tell her story. She wanted to launch a speaking career.

Once she had that clarity, everything shifted.

She rewrote her book, transforming the themes of her revised chapters into lucrative keynotes and a brand-new podcast. During the revision, she created a clear framework that led to a signature talk, which has opened the door to telling her story on stages.

Don’t Put the Cart Before the Horse

Many first-time authors admit to writing a manuscript without first clarifying their vision. And then realize (after many long hours and much effort) that all their work doesn’t align with their goals.

If you dream of writing a book that transforms lives and expands your impact, start by getting clear on your desired outcome.

Crystallizing your vision and goals before you write will help you discern which content matters most, helping you write the right first book from the start.

✨Want help clarifying your why?

Try our free Jumpstart Your Book Journey guided practice.

Wherever you are on your writing journey, this video lesson, guided visualization, and series of prompts will help spark clarity, inspiration, and momentum to finish your transformational book.

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