Do you feel like you’d love to write a book but don’t think you have enough knowledge, stories, or information to fill an entire book?
I have got some news for you!
Before an aspiring author begins writing a book, the assumption is usually that it will be a struggle to fill an entire book. But then, if we fast forward to the first book being in progress, the author actually realizes that it’s the total opposite.
The author typically has so much to talk about that they can’t fit everything in one book! As soon as an author starts the journey, it’s like a new creative level is unlocked. Ideas are flowing all over the place. Some related to the book… some not so much.
So here are some ways you can still get all those thoughts out into the world!
Write another book
I know, I know… while you’re writing your first book, it can be daunting to think about writing another book.
But it’s also exhilarating! It’s exciting to know that while you were worried about filling one book, you now realize you have enough ideas, stories, and expertise to fill multiple books. And it’s a relief to know that you don’t need to polish all your life experiences and expertise into one book.
I get it, writing a book is definitely an investment of time and money. Opening yourself up to the possibility of writing another book doesn’t need to happen immediately though. You don’t need to turn around and start your next book as soon as you finish the first book. You can start a new book-writing journey at any time!
You also don’t need to write a full-length book every time. A book can be whatever you make it. Maybe you add your additional thoughts into a shorter digital book or as complementary bonus material for your first book.
Start a blog
If the stories or ideas that pop up can stand on their own in shorter articles, starting a blog may be a great option for you. A blog is a great way to quickly share thoughts and sparks of inspiration that come to you.
You can make a series of related articles or you can create unrelated articles that ultimately tie back to the same topic. A blog allows you loads of flexibility to write what you want when you want and evolve your message over time.
A blog is also a great free resource to help build up your follower base, bring traffic to your website, and add people to your email list to promote your book, future books, and other services or products that you offer.
Post to social media
Another great venue for sharing your thoughts is social media. I know this seems obvious, but it may not be obvious when you’re writing a book that some thoughts that pop up during this more intensive writing process may fit really well into a short written post or even a picture or video.
Social media is a great way for readers and followers to get to know you more as a person and not just as words on a page, which is super important in the age of AI. Social media also allows you to have an interactive experience with your readers and followers.
While there are many options, these are three great places to start. And it’s important to realize that these options are not mutually exclusive. You CAN AND SHOULD repurpose content across books and different platforms to make sure it has maximum reach and impact while keeping things efficient for you!
One other parting thought, the content that actually does fit in your first book is also great to repurpose for social media, making your life a bit easier!
If you’re still skeptical about your ability to fill a book, I accept the challenge of helping you overcome that. I offer free roadmapping sessions to help you see that! I’d love to chat; book a free strategy session using the link below to get started!
Disclaimer: This blog should not be construed as providing, or intending to provide professional financial, legal, psychological, or other professional advice. It is simply meant to share my experiences with those who may find them relatable and helpful.