I want to write a book

One of my goals since High School was that I wanted to write a book before I finished college. I think I saw the popularity of I Kissed Dating Goodbye and thought, “I can write something like that” (not content, but quality).
My College Diploma came in the mail last summer officially calling an end to my college days and permanently marking that goal is “Incomplete.” If sulked in the defeat enough, and now it’s time for me to get up and try again. I want to write a book.
I think the longest papers I’ve ever written were 13 pages each (one in high school, one in college). The idea of writing something that qualifies as a “book” is intimidating to me. At the same time, blogging has helped me to see that it is very possible. My guess is if I just took everything that I have currently written on this blog it would make a decent sized book. If I can learn how to remain focused and have a clear goal in mind I think I can accomplish this.

A few things I would ask:

  1. Please give me a lot of feedback on my writing, I appreciate people’s thoughts and encouragement.
  2. If you have any advice or guides on how to go about this I’d love to hear it.
  3. I’m wondering if self-publishing or finding a publisher is the way to go, any ideas?

6 thoughts on “I want to write a book”

  1. I think that you should decide what you want to write about before you even begin to write your first sentence. Decide what your subject matter is going to be and stay within that. It doesn’t have to be something you are already an expert on because you can do a lot of research specifically for the book, it just has to be something you want to tell the world about. After you decide what you want the overall subject matter to be, put it into one or two well written sentences. Then begin to decide what you want to talk about within that subject. I know that you and mindy are passionate about Africa, especially Sudan. You could maybe write about the history of that region, what is currently going on now, and what is and is not being done to help. Just an idea.

  2. Yes, knowing what you want to write about FIRST is key. I looked through some of my initial attempts at starting a book from back in the day, and here are some rough ideas of what I want to write:

    I want to write about how we, “Christians,” in the US have been so warped by our culture that we cannot clearly see the life Christ is calling us to.
    I want to talk about the self-indulging culture we are a part of, and how dangerous it is when we buy into it, or participate in it.
    I then want to talk about what I see in Scripture and provide some idea of how I think Christ might be calling us to live.

    Now if only I could turn that into a Killer thesis statement.

  3. I would like some information on writing my life story and how God was with me through molestation, rape, abuse, disappointments from children through my journey here. How He helped me deal with abortion and learning self value”. I feel i can write it, but i need some help and don’t know who to send it to to let it be published. I don’t know if this is even the right place to be writing or not. Please advise. Thank you. Frankie Hulsopple

  4. Frankie,

    Wow, sounds like you have an incredible story to share. I’m not sure if I can give you a whole lot of direction. I was thinking of Self-publishing my stuff, on lulu.com, which might be a nice start for you.

    Let me know if I can be of more help.

  5. im may be young but im writin a book. ive doe 255 pages so far and have bin writing 4 nearly a year. its nearly finished, and about my life story. its written in bits. so it isnt in order,like its all mixed up but understandable.
    im not a geek or a boff. incact im pretty popular at school, thats why no one but my best friend knows about my book. she says its the best thing she’s ever read and made her cry. i dernt show my mum as it has things in it wich are personal, and i dont want her to know how i feel. as a lot has happened in my life so far. so i dont know how to get it out and show people…?

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