In this episode, Lydia shares progress from the first official week of writing her Christian nonfiction manuscript. She shares her surprise in learning to shift from writing “short” to “long”, how to fit writing time into a busy schedule, why it’s important to limit self-editing when you’re just trying to get words on a page, and how to keep your writing focused on the reader’s transformation. For anyone interested in writing and/or self-publishing a nonfiction book, this episode will give you helpful tips for starting the writing process and encourage you when you inevitably encounter difficulty along the way.

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Other links:

Lydia’s Substack

In this episode, Lydia introduces herself and her background as a writer, shares why she decided to write and self-publish a Christian non-fiction book, and gives a behind-the-scenes look at creating an outline that will serve as a roadmap for writing the manuscript. For anyone interested in writing and/or self-publishing a nonfiction book, this episode will give you a better understanding of the early stages of turning your idea into a book.

Resources mentioned (and others):

Write Your Story podcast (Spotify, Apple Podcasts)

Ally Fallon’s Instagram

A Book in Six Months course

COMPEL Pro (faith-based writer’s membership website created by Lysa Terkeurst and Proverbs 31 Ministries)

COMPEL Pro Instagram

Writers Circle podcast with Will Parker Anderson (Spotify, Apple Podcasts)

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Have you ever wondered how a book goes from just an idea to the physical copy you hold in your hands? Join Lydia Johnson as she shares a behind-the-scenes look at her book-writing journey from outline to publication. If you’re a writer or simply interested in the self-publishing process, listen in!