If I had a dollar every time someone told me I could not write a book I would be rich. I accepted the ultimate challenge, becoming a author.

It takes motivational to write a book and do not fool yourself into thinking it is going to be easy. The reason why writing a book is challenging is because the first book you write you will not know what to do.

Writing a book is like learning learning how to drive for the first time. You do not want to make many mistakes because it will cost you.

Fresh off a symposium on the West Coast I made up my mind, I would write my first book. I decided to write and publish my book in less than three months. I was able to publish my first book within five months which is not bad.

I highly recommend setting a start and finish date and not letting yourself off the hook. In other words, approach your writing just as you would a office project. If you don not take writing serious you will be collecting dust on your manuscript.

My time line was 30 days to write the first draft for my book. I met my deadline, then I contacted a book cover expert, interior designer, copy expert, and last but not least the book printing company.

Who you select to develop your manuscript into a book is crucial to finalizing your book project. I was fortunate to be working with professionals who knew what they were doing and it paid dividends for me.

After the book printing company set up the press to print my book, I could not wait to see what it looked like. I was not disappointed and was so excited when my book arrived that I was overcome with joy.

The ultimate challenge awaits you. Writing your first book will be one of the most therapeutic experiences you will ever have.