“I would highly recommend a professional editor. I wouldn’t have guessed the impact of a professional editor. If you’re going to be published by a publishing house, you need a professional editor.”
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Show Notes
There's a book inside every person and every educator. This is part 2 of our PBL Leadership Series on how to write your book. First we kick off with our opening “need to know” of how to define my vision. If you can break down your entire vision into a 5-minute speech, you can clarify and narrow your focus.
In episode 75, we went over the first three steps of writing a book. Now I’m moving on to the last three steps. We kick off with sharing your first draft with a friend and getting feedback. Then I talk about getting an editor. I wrap things up with thinking about a publisher and why I recommend a professional publishing house.
Episode Highlights:
[03:09] How do I define my vision?
[04:16] Before you do your vision script, give me your 5-minute speech on your vision.
[06:03] In episode 75, we went over the first three steps in writing a book which include identifying your why and creating a mind map, outline, and rough draft.
[08:36] Step four is to reach out to friends and ask for feedback. Give structure.
[13:37] Step five is to find an editor. Get a professional or hire a teacher or maybe even Grammarly.
[16:58] The sixth step is to find a publisher. I would recommend a professional publishing house. Think about this early on.
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