How to Actually Start Your Book: 5 Approaches for Every Author Type
Update: 2025-10-16
Description
You’ve got the idea. You’ve got the vibe. What you don’t have? A clue where to start.
That’s okay—today we’re breaking down five approachable ways to begin your book, depending on your creative instincts and mood.
Inside this episode:
* Why your starting method shapes your story (and sanity)
* The pros and pitfalls of each starting approach
* How to match your method to your project’s needs
Whether you’re a plotter, a dreamer, or an emotional chaos gremlin, there’s a way to start that fits you - and mixing, matching, and mash-ups are totally welcome.
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