Transforming Small Articles into a Genuine Book: A Comprehensive Guide
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Chapter 1: The Journey from Blogger to Author
Creating my first book was a blend of joy and struggle. The joy stemmed from crafting a vivid universe filled with beloved characters, while the struggle was the challenge of dedicating myself to a single project until its completion—an often harsh requirement for any writer.
After publishing three books, I've discovered a more effective approach. Initially, I was hesitant to share my ideas publicly, fearing they might be taken. This led to me writing in isolation on a concept that pondered, "What if women were in charge of the world?" In retrospect, this was not the best strategy. Solo writers can easily become ensnared in their own thoughts, making it beneficial to seek outside perspectives.
With my second book, The Breath Book, I incorporated stories from Medium, which had already been validated by an audience. This sparked a revelation: why not compile an entire book using my existing Medium articles?
The New Strategy: Write Abundantly and Enjoy the Process I have been actively writing on Medium for over a year, focusing on 3 to 5 themes. This strategy not only helps establish me as a leading writer in those areas but also facilitates the creation of books based on each theme.
Group your stories into categories. Review your articles and categorize them into themes. A great starting point is to use Medium's list feature, allowing you to organize them like book chapters. This also makes it easier for Medium readers to navigate your content.
Copy and paste your articles into a Word document. With your categorized articles ready, go through each one and copy everything—including images—into the document.
Self-publish using a print-on-demand service like Amazon's Kindle. Kindle allows me to publish both paperback and e-book formats. While other platforms exist, none offer the international reach and prompt delivery that Amazon provides.
One of the advantages of writing on Medium is that we maintain the rights to our content unless we enter into specific agreements with publishers. Sharing our work on this platform generates excitement around our projects and encourages us to write more spontaneously.
So, here’s a glimpse of my upcoming book, which you can begin reading now: TITLE: Attracting Your Soulmate From Someone Who's Seen Both Sides
Chapter 1: How to Attract Your Soulmate a. Are They Real? b. When I Found Mine c. Soul vs. Ego d. Seven Sacred Traits of Soulmates e. Why Soulmates Often Rebel Together: A Real Example
Chapter 2: Who Does Your "Frequency" Actually Attract? a. A Journey Through the "Frequency Chart" b. Can You Have More Than One Soulmate? c. What's the #1 Thing You Can Do Now to Find Your Soulmate? d. How to Fit In Anywhere (Even if You're New)
Chapter 3: What You're Missing About Basic Attraction a. Our Entire Economy Revolves Around a Desire to Be Attractive b. Most People Misunderstand How Attraction Works c. What Not to Do When Attracting Someone d. How to Leave Them Wanting More e. The Phrase That Won Her Over on the First Date
Chapter 4: Tapping Into Your Intuition a. Attraction Beyond the Five Senses b. How to Be Happy, No Matter What c. Warning: This May Lead to Self-Realization d. If Meditation Isn't Working, Try This
Chapter 5: Beyond Death: The True Purpose of These Magical Unions a. What to Do After Losing a Soulmate b. Is There Such a Thing as Soul Groups? c. What to Do After Losing a Soulmate? d. What Truly Connects Two Soulmates? e. You Don’t Need to Find a Psychic Medium; You Already Are One. f. What's Your Soul Mission?
More content will be added as the book evolves...
But Why Purchase the Book When It's Linked Here? First, having all the content in one place is convenient and prevents distractions from related stories. Secondly, gifting the content is easier when it’s available in book format. Exclusive material can also be included in the book, providing readers with something special.
Added Bonus: If an article doesn’t gain traction on Medium—perhaps due to timing or a less engaging title—you can still repurpose that content in your book.
So, keep writing and sharing; that’s our purpose, and it’s the path to writing success. You might even create an "abundance loop," where articles feed into the book and vice versa.
Happy writing! ✍️
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