Hi guys!
Welcome to all the writers that want to become authors that's taking the time out to read this post.
I am LaMia Michele and I am pleased to meet you, converse with you and share how I wrote my first book in 30 days and self published that book, "She Writes from the Heart; Transformation through Transparency", on Amazon.
First I want to give you a little background on me, who I am and what it is that I do.
I read a quote that stated, “I was a reader before I became a writer”, these words resonated with me so intensely that I decided to make it a mantra as well as a reminder.
A reminder of what? I am sure the question is etched in your minds. These words serve for me as a reminder that all things in life have a root, someplace, person or thing that was the spark of a dream that we could only hope would one day turn into a successful career or business.
My early childhood started off very rough and to escape from the trauma that I faced I found my escape in books and in writing. Reading and journaling were my hobbies from as far back as I can remember, which I recall began at the age of 5. Now as young children we are always asked what is it that you want to be when you grow up? Well, my first answer was whoever it is that God created me to be, after being told by so many, and I mean numerous adults that wasn't a real answer I had to rethink the plan for my life. After rethinking, I decided that I would like to become an Obstetrician and deliver babies, bingo! That was the answer that they wanted to hear.
Not one time did I ever consider adding author to that list, but as life went on and transitions between the stages of life that goal of becoming a doctor was halted once I became a mother at the age of 16. What did not change was my initial intent and desire to be who it is that God created me to be, along with my escape from reality, reading and writing.
Fast forward to 2004-2006, I am an adult and still navigating through the rivers of life. All my dreams and goals are put on hold because now I am a mother! My life is over and I have to now place all my time and attention on this little person. I relocated to Atlanta, I am finally in a place in my life that I feel is thriving. I was sitting in church one day and my partner at that time whispered in my ear, “God said write the book”! I had opened up to him and shared some of the things that I had been through in life so I am sure besides divine intercession this is where this statement came from. I pondered on the idea, but I wasn't a writer, but yes I was! I had been writing since the age of 5. The problem was the adults in my environment did not recognize, nurture or help pour into my natural gifts.
I was also in a very dark place during this time as well, depression was chasing me like a thief in the night, and in the daylight. I can remember sitting at work one night and I began to entertain the idea of writing this book. I took out my journal and I opened the internet and started taking notes on how to write a book. That didn't work, I was so unsettled and trying to follow a script just wasn’t flowing for me. So I tried a different route, each time I would read a book I would take notes on the tone the author used, the structure of the story line and readers reviews. Now I was ready, so I thought. Let me tell you, I was not as prepared as I hype myself up to think that I was. Keep in mind I was still in this dark place during this time. I found myself having the time, space and mental clarity that was needed while I would be sitting at work. I was sitting at work again and I just began to pray and ask God to direct me, to lead me, to give me a sign if I was supposed to write this book. Be careful what you pray for because the answer is sure to show up! I heard a voice, that still small voice as I had begun to type this quote on quote book, the name of the book rang in my ears clear as day! I attempted to write that book but the more I would write and read the words on the pages I wasn’t ready to face those harsh truths. At that moment I decided to not write the book or be a guest on the Oprah show which I was invited to. Crazy thing is that in between those years and leading up to current times, I have been told by several people who said that God told them to tell me to write the book!
Sorry guys I still haven't completed writing that book, the spirit of procrastination and a little bit of fear still has that book on hold, but in the works as we speak so I cannot divulge the name just yet.
I know you are wondering if I never wrote the book then how did I write a book in 30 days.
I didn't write the book that I was told to write, instead to get over the jitters, fears and procrastination I took the time to write another book. My first of many!
Not only did I write a 150 page book and self publish it, I also came up with a template for writers based off of the areas that I struggled with as a new unpublished author.
How do I find the right title for my Book?
How do I write my own Author’s bio?
How do I write the description for my book?
How do I know if self publishing is right for me?
Amazon Royalties, I want to get paid
Marketing & promoting your book
Whose my target audience?
Building an Authors Website
Lead magnet & Email marketing
Staying relevant
These are the top 10 areas that I struggled with the most, and if I found hesitation here I know that others have as well.
I am going to be posting blog post and social media content where I go over some of these key points and how you to can write your first short book in 30 days.
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