writing a book | David M Masters

Do you know how you get deeply involved in a book? You’re so enthralled that you just have to keep reading, you can’t wait to find out what happens next. If you are reading a huge novel or series, the strength of the story could be so compelling, that the rest of your life’s potential could fall by the wayside.

In my work with clients, many of them refer to me as the book guy. That is to say that I am so passionate about writing a book, that most anyone who comes within a few feet of me will be contemplating the idea of writing a book, if not working on writing a book of their own.

Why write a book?

I believe that a book is the most powerful tool in the world to have the biggest impact in your life. Today, if you have a desire to see anything in your life change, you can influence the change at little or no cost to you by writing a book.

Try this: Finish this sentence:

The thing I would most like to change in my life would be:

_______________________ .

In most cases, you could accomplish this change by:

Writing a Book .

Of course, that is reduced to its simplest form. More often than not, you would have to do other things as well to accomplish the change you would like to see, but the writing of a book can do much of the heavy lifting for you.

But wait, there’s more…

Let’s take this to a whole new level.

Finish this sentence:

The thing I would most like to change in the world today would be:

_______________________ .

In most cases, you could accomplish this change by:

Writing a Book .

There is no limit to the scope your impact can have by writing a book, and it’s not as hard to do as you might think.

This is based on my life’s work that started in book writing for therapeutic interventions, personal growth, and massive lifestyle change. My work then expanded to business growth and wealth creation, then morphed into expanding social awareness and change. All the while using the writing of books, that I refer to as “Changing Books.”

As if by magic, my clients who were just the guy or gal next door, were able to achieve massive results, by making the writing of changing books, and yes, it will likely take more than one to get the job done.

It’s not like changing books are the one-stop-shop for getting the job done, but they can be the most powerful tool to assist you in getting what you want to be done in your life, finances, or the world. And, today, there is no financial barrier to making it happen.

Let’s take a look at the most popular changes people might like to see.

The Top 20 Things You Want to Do

Start a Business

Be happier

Be a Better Lover

Eat and Live Healthier

Relieve Stress

Be a Better Person

Not be Depressed

Get More Deep Sleep

Let Go of the Past

Not be Bored

Be Better Looking

Live Longer

Reinvent Yourself

Achieve a Goal

Get a Promotion

Travel the World

Love Yourself More

Be Fearless

Make the World a Better Place

Change Careers

Of course, there are many other things that we want out of life that seem as though they are beyond our reach, as though the distance from where we are to where we want to be is too vast. It’s as though it seems impossible to get from here to there.

Every one of those top 20 things you want, and millions of other changes we all would like to see, can be enhanced by your authoring changing books to assist in the process of making great change.

Rarely does a day go by that someone doesn’t ask me about writing their book. There is no doubt – and I firmly believe – that every person whose heart yet beats has a book inside them dying to get out. The key is allowing the book to be born before you die.

I’m not just randomly saying you need to get your book out before you die because it sounds like a catchy phrase. I’m saying that because I am holding in my hands – right now – the unpublished manuscript from a client and friend who has passed away and it disturbs me greatly.

One’s life is comprised of not just a single story, but many stories potentially beneficial to the community at large… or at the very least, preserving your thoughts in your voice, in effect leaving something meaningful behind. And for god’s sake, don’t wait until it’s too late.

People approach me because part of what I do is to help people tell their stories, transitioning to published author. As the author of the out-of-print book, 7-day Author: You Can Write and Publish Your Book in 7 Days, somehow people still get their hands on the book and contact me. 7 Day Author is no longer relevant due to huge changes in book publishing since the book was released. I still assist clients and friends in telling their stories, writing their books and publishing them within a week, although it is done entirely differently now.

Why don’t I revise the book? The fact is, the industry changes rapidly (as many do) and to commit to a book that may lose relevance or go out of print when the shift happens is no longer a compelling motivation for me. So, now I focus on writing books that are more evergreen, having a longer shelf-life and relevancy.

Story of My Life

Back to your story, the story of your life, stories or life’s lessons yearning to be told. When is now a good time to take action?

You never know what life will bring. Every day I thank God for another chance to continue living this life, doing my part –in some (even small) way – to help make the world a better place and to fulfill my life’s purpose of helping others achieve their highest and best.

Hopefully, as you read these words, you are also listening to that voice within beseeching you to, “Please write our story.” The only difference between authors and those who are not authors is that the authors took the action(s) necessary to write and publish their words.

Yes, I do help people write their books for a fee, but it is not my intent to sell you anything, as there are many ways to write and publish your book at little or no cost to you. It’s not about me, it’s about you; your story that must be told. It’s up to you to take the action…

Start writing. Use pen or pencil and paper, type on a typewriter, use a computer or your cell phone. You could even get a digital (or tape) recorder and simply speak your words and either transcribe them yourself, have someone else do it or use your computer as a transcription device using something, like Dragon Speak. However you do it, do something… every day. You will be surprised how a few hundred words a day will accrue into what could become your book, which may include an important message that needs to be told. In fact, it may be the reason you have lived the life that you have lived.

How to Write a Book

The “how” in how to write a book is of less concern to you in this moment than the actual writing of your book. The most important first step requires taking the daily action of recording your thoughts. This is more important than not doing it.

Formulating your ideas into chapters and having a beginning, a middle and an end may be something you can handle, though it is always good to enlist the aid of someone to assist in the formatting, proofreading and editing, if that is possible. If not, don’t let it stop you. Speaking of stopping:

Don’t Let Anything Stop You

Don’t second-guess yourself, do not allow self-doubt to creep up, don’t let any sense of unworthiness threaten your progress. You don’t need to be famous, have a fancy degree or even adequate writing skills to tell your story. You only need to tell it and let nothing stand between you and the publishing of your book.

Publishing your book

It is quicker and easier to publish your book today – now – more than ever. Once you have your manuscript you can publish it freely in both eBook (Kindle) format and physical printed books (the kind you can hold in your hands and sit on your bookshelf) on demand via Amazon.

No Excuses

There is no reason you cannot get this done. Dear God, please don’t let your opportunity to tell your story – in your words – lapse.

We and the world are waiting…

Even now, we are listening for your voice, desiring to read your words…

Share Your Book

If you have taken the action to get your message out and write your book, please let us know in the comments section below, so that others can be encouraged by your decisiveness in taking the action to see your thoughts documented and come to life.