Tips For Finishing a Book

By Laurat Ogunjobi(Guest Writer)

The decision to write a book can be a great task within itself.  When considering all that needs to be done prior to its publishing, one could find themselves frozen to procrastination, self doubt or simply feeling overwhelmed.  The work needed for the illustration, research and drilling feedback from the editor are all perceived hindrances, but nowadays, with the growth of the internet, and more available open access, book publishing has become easier, as well as cheaper if you have decided to self publish. 

Instead of being overwhelmed with your ideas and thoughts, it’s advisable to first start small.  Organize your thoughts in a mini journal or write as few a hundred words per day.  Organization is the key to establishments.  It isn’t feasible to execute an idea, project or goal without a structure or plan.  Make sure to give yourself a deadline and goals to meeting them. 

Although writing is an intellectual art form, it’s motivated by creativity.  Keep your creative flow, and avoid writers block.  Try not to think too less or too much, but instead, flow with the information that you seek to present.  Allow your communication to continuously be motivated by creativity, and have fun with your work.  Laugh at it, joke with it dance with it, all within the structure determined in its completion.  The key is merging creativity with organization.