One of the best things about being an editor and book coach is helping someone go from idea to first draft, from manuscript to a published book. I’m happy to say that Cara Metz’s book The Menopause Metabolism Fix has just been published by Fairwinds Press. I was excited about Cara’s approach as we worked on her book together and I’m excited now about the prospect of this book changing readers’ lives for the better.
How an Idea Becomes a Book
Cara, the author (https://www.instagram.com/carametz_) had a solid idea. She had created a unique program that had helped many of her clients – 40+ women - work through The Change in real-time.
Over and over, these women, her clients, had reported tangible, positive results from following her program – 4 Weeks. 5 Workouts. 15 Minutes a Day. - and lifestyle advice. She offered a promise to her clients: To feel better and more empowered during this life transition, a specific route and gave detailed advice and direction so that they could get there.
Next, she wanted to expand her reach and write a book detailing her program, where the problem (menopause) was defined, and solutions offered (the fix) that readers could put into practice on a daily basis and see results. In The Menopause Metabolism Fix, readers find a combination of mindset, exercise and diet to help them move in, through and out of menopause feeling stronger, healthier and re-invigorated for whatever comes next. They are transformed, which is the goal of the best health and wellness books.
Think About What's Working For You
If you're interested in writing a health and wellness book, the first step is to think about what you’re doing now with your clients or patients that’s working and can be replicated.
Ask yourself:
1. What program, method or plan is working with clients or patients in real-time?
2. Are you seeing results consistently?
3. How might you help readers experience these results?
4. What might the title of your book be?
5. What would your Table of Contents (TOC) look like?
TOC
Introduction
Chapter 1 – the problem and how you can help solve it.
Chapters 2-20 (at most).
Take the First Step
Answering these questions and getting clear about what you can offer is the first step towards making your book real, something that you can hold in your hands and share with the world. It means giving serious thought to what you’re doing and the results you’re seeing. This can be the foundation as you take your next steps to start, write and finish your book. It will also be the way to help your readers transform their lives for the better.
Until Next Time!
Contact me when you’re ready if you need:
1. A book coach to be your editorial guide, cheerleader and support as you write or re-write your book proposal and book.
2. A manuscript evaluation for a big picture, smallest detail overview.
3. A developmental editor to structure your book, and make the text clear, concise, and reader friendly.
4. If you’d like a free copy of my PDF: Is it a Book? The Ten Step Roadmap to Writing Your Best Book sign up for my e-mail list at www.chrystlefiedlerbookcoaching.com.
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