How to write

Want to write a book but have no idea where to start? Writing your first book can feel exciting, overwhelming, and intimidating all at the same time. You may have an idea you've been thinking about for years, but you're not sure how to turn it into a finished manuscript. Or maybe you've always wanted to become an author but don't know what to do first.

Who doesn’t love a good story? It has been said that within each of us are endless tales to tell, and many of us are eager to let those stories out into the world. Whether the pen touches the paper or the fingers press the computer keys, there’s something vividly romantic about the act of writing stories. But how, exactly, does one start a fiction piece? Do you just sit there and type while the muses whisper sweet nothings in your ear? Author Lauren Bingham is here to provide tips on how to write fiction for folks who are timid, terrified, or somewhere in between.

The idea of writing a book may be scary or challenging, but Lauren Bingham is back with a guide for the nonprofessional writer who is somehow drawn to the world of nonfiction.

Want to write a book but have no idea where to start? Whether you dream of writing nonfiction, memoir, fiction, or simply have an idea you cannot stop thinking about, writing your first book can feel overwhelming. This beginner-friendly guide breaks the process down into practical steps so you can move from blank page to finished manuscript without feeling lost.

Have you finished writing your book and now find yourself wondering what comes next? Writing a book is a huge accomplishment. Publishing it can feel just as overwhelming. From editing and formatting to ISBNs, distribution, and choosing between self-publishing and traditional publishing, there are many decisions to make before your book reaches readers. In How to Publish a Book: A Guide to Self-Publishing for First-Time Writers, Lauren Bingham walks aspiring authors through the publishing process step by step, helping you turn your finished manuscript into a professional, published book.