Have you ever wondered how to write a book…fast? If you’re like me, then sometimes you have trouble with the hardest part – just getting started.
Blog posts come easy for me, but when it comes to how to write a book, I used to be completely clueless. If you've ever stared at a blank screen wondering what to write next, you know what I'm talking about.
That's how it used to be for me, which is why I have two books that I started which are now collecting virtual dust in my computer. Recently, however, I discovered a method to quickly produce that important first draft.
Using the methods that I share with you in this video, I'll show you how to write a book in a way that has enabled me to achieve over 180 words per minute, and 36,000 words within two weeks! I've already completed the first draft of my next book, and I needed to share this method with you too.
Of course, there are a lot more steps to take after that first draft, but getting started is the hardest part, and I hope this makes it a little easier for you.
Make sure to visit the blog to leave a comment and let me know what the next book you're working on is. Here's the link below:
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Great job Pat, I’ve been a fan for a long time. Welcome to the world of (regular, scheduled release) YouTube. You’re going to do great and looking forward to the next episode. -Austin
Thanks so much! Bout time I get into regularly scheduled videos!
@Pat Flynn
Hi, I’m really new to all this and I would love some [really dumb to everyone else probably] video advice on how to use your computer to store and write books, software? back up storage? Also a beginners [good and simple and reasonable cost] website hosting thing,
I’m in the U.K, btw,
Thank you very much for all this, Really appreciated! & I’m a subscriber!
Long time listener, first time caller. Hats off on your video, Pat! Looking forward to your next one.
What an amazing and valuable first episode of SPI TV! Great job, Pat! This was so helpful for me.
Amy, are you in the process of putting out a print book?
Perfect start! Thanks Pat!
Great breakdown of a fast first draft. I’ll have to try this method for my next book.
Thank you so much for captioning your video!!
Please put the lego man in a new spot every time. I will watch every video just to find him.
This is awesome. I’ve listened to your podcast for the last year – it’s nice to see you talk rather than just hear you!
Hey Pat, this is a killer technique, thanks so much for sharing. So where do we sign up for the presale of this book? hint hint 🙂
Well done Pat, a great achievement, really interesting for me as I’m 2/3 of the way through the 2nd draft of my novel. Some feedback:
1) I agree that the side view shots were a little bit disconcerting
2) The Fast Forward sections went on for too long
As ever, I loved the enthusiam you brought to it, I look forward to the next one.
I’d say for the other camera angle he should maybe be aware of it and look at that camera instead.
Great job Pat! Looking forward to this week’s video!
This is an excellent idea. I can’t wait to get the first of the series of books.
So many videos with BS tips… Pat’s are always actual, real things that WORK. Love this. I wrote about how you inspired me in my first ebook 🙂
@Pat Flynn
We Love you Pat and that fact you give “actionable advice”! So many other hucksters out there just try to sell you their product as a “cure all”. You give, give, give (or jab) and leave it up to us. Thanks for that!
Yes ma’am I agree, of course… Pat is an honest super practical brother. Not some wacked out entertainer like that tony michael lee guy,,,oh,, that’s me. My bad.
Pat Flynn lol me too hah
Great Advice Pat. I’m actually using my iPad Air 2 to write my book. By using a combination of One Note and Pages and the Voice Dictation Feature I’m able to organize all my thoughts and write in a way that matches my speaking. Because of iCloud I can then go to my iMac later and do all the editorial and clean up I need to handle.
This just works well for me because it allows me to brain dump in a way that is still usable.
Great if this could be explained in a shorter more concise video that would be more shareable.
@Romina Jones
Maybe Pat can do what Gary Vee does and go back and cut and edit the best chunks of a video.
Roberto Blake good advice
I´m from México. Honestly I really don´t know how i find this… but i t´s really helpful.
Tanx Pat! I susbscribe. The Post.it part was funny!
By the way my english not so good… cheers everybody!
this was really helpful, im going to use it for fiction though. 😀
THANKSSSSS IT WAS VERY HELPFUL TO ME
you’re amazing! thanks so much for making this
Me my tools in creating a story
1.imagination
2.stock knowledge
3.Microsoft word
4.dictionary
Will it work..
Wow!!! This is very helpful