If you’re going to devote time and energy in writing a book, you want to make sure it has the most powerful impact.
But how do you allow your unique medicine to ripple out into the world in the most potent way?
For me starting a movement isn’t just about numbers; it’s about having the most magical impact and igniting a sense of activation in the people you’re here to serve – your soul family.
Here are five ways to get started:
1) Don’t wait for clarity — write for clarity!
So many writers want and expect to have their whole book mapped out before they even start, but this can lead to procrastination and perfectionism. If you have even the faintest glimmer of an idea, start writing. You’ll gain clarity as you go and your book will guide you.
When I started writing UNBOUND, I had no real idea what it was going to be about or what format the book would take. I simply showed up to the page and asked what wanted to come through. At points, it felt like I was writing five different books, but eventually, a structure dropped in and I could see how everything came together as a coherent whole.
2) Be willing to go first
If you want to write a book that activates others and creates real change, you have to be willing to be activated and changed by your writing process. Books that spark movements don’t get written in a neat and tidy way! Know that you will be challenged as you write your book and called to step into your fullest, freest self. This is what will infuse your book with the most powerful energy and inspire your readers to make changes.
3) Everyone has the same fears and doubts about writing a book — bring them to the page
Literally, every single person I work with who is writing a book, or thinking about it, has the same flavour of fears and doubts — ‘Who am I to do this?’ ‘Will anyone want to read what I have to share?’ ‘Am I a good enough writer?’ Know that this is a completely normal part of the process. Just because you have fears and doubts doesn’t mean you’re not a writer.
When you’re writing a book that sparks a movement, I encourage you to bring your fears and doubts to the page. Share how you’re feeling with your reader, as this creates connection and will let your reader know that if you can take action even when you’re feeling scared and doubtful, they can too!
4) Create community around your writing
One of the key things that helped me to inspire a movement with UNBOUND was that I created a community around the book as I was writing it. There can be this idea that you have to hide yourself away in your office for months or years on end in order to write a book, but the reality is it’s far more powerful to take your readers with you on the journey.
Share aspects of your writing as you go, allow your readers behind the scenes of your writing process and invite them to be part of it by asking questions and encouraging engagement. This has the dual effect of building interest in your book long before it’s out in the world and also infusing your writing with a dynamic quality that will make it truly compelling.
5) Write about what lights YOU up
If you have the intention to write a book that sparks a movement, it can be tempting to start focusing on what other people might want to hear from you. When we look outside for the answers, we can get caught up in over-thinking and imagining that there’s a right way to write your book — there’s not.
The only rule is that you write about whatever you feel passionate about. This might feel counterintuitive and maybe even a little selfish, but you have to start with YOU. Even if it doesn’t make complete sense or you feel like others might not get what you’re writing about (or even criticize you), trust that if it’s igniting something within you, it will do the same for others.
So, there you go – five ways to write a book that will start a movement. Which one resonates with you most? Comment below and let me know.
And if you’re ready to write the book you’re REALLY here to write at this time, choose one (or all!) of the following next steps.
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