It takes more time than most people realize to write a story readers will love. This is my first novel filled with great scenes and lots of conflict. I began scribbling in 2019. I believe I have a memoir/creative about the battle between headstrong, resourceful, fun loving nonagenarians newly in love and their younger family members who are not thrilled by this new union. The story is narrated by the main character's cat. I began sharing my early drafts with my target audience (50+ and/or those wrestling with memory issues), but it turns out that readers of all ages more than anything, are most excited about the sass of the cat! So my next step (after I have manuscript number five printed up) is hiring a voracious reader who loves her two cats -- a "cat consultant" if you will. She'll make sure the cat's voice is consistent, movements and reactions are timely, and attitude is witty while retaining important cat-like perceptions! I have not yet ruled out a phone call to someone in your group, Kelly, because I am totally on the fence about publishing myself or searching for an agent or small publisher who will tweak my little gem into something amazing. I already spent too much on an editor ($2K) only to have a local book club a few weeks later suggest that I hire an editor. The book club however, was very helpful with both praise and awkward silence. So I looked more closely. I have started a 1x per mo. newsletter -folks can sign up on my website: beyondbucketlist dot com. I love your no nonsense way of communicating and appreciate your suggestions of testing, testing, testing. That's what multibillion dollar companies do with products and services. They utilize test markets to see if they have something people want to buy. Thank you again for keeping me on track.

All I know is you are amazing. So glad I have your experience at my finger tips.

I like this side of you. Spicy! Thanks for the tough love.

That was great advice..Thanks

I appreciate your ability to give positive and constructive advice with such enthusiasm and a smile, over what must be a very frustrating and reoccurring experience of people writing to you before working out what they really want to say. This video has saved me from becoming one of them. I've been editing my memoir for many months, before having written the concluding paragraphs-which deal with how a person can redeem themselves from their own misconceptions. You just revealed to me a new misconception.

Haha! I looked at this video just now. Good thing a lot of people like my idea. I tend to do things backwards, but I'm learning. My memoir is going well, almost ready to start getting pages together for my writing group and then editing. I might have two memoirs. Well we'll see. Love all the content.

Thanks for this Kelly! Brian N

Thanks! This just confirms exactly what I'm doing .....a workshop teaching about flourishing mindsets during difficult times. I'm looking forward to the workshop helping to make the book writing easier. I really do love your videos They are clear and have great content!!

Thank you.

I like your idea here. Thank you.

Solid message, thank you!! 👍 Doing just that and can't wait to see the results, but the process can take some time! Learning patience lol

Always a pleasure to hear from your bright and shining face Kelly. You have gained a lot of wisdom in the twenty years you have been practicing and honing your skills as an editor. This message gives me confidence that I am on the right track. I have been teaching personal transformation for years and it is my time now to share the messages that have worked for me and others.I am learning so much by writing the book proposal following the guidelines outlined in your OWN book! See you at the top!

Great advice. Great reminder. Great encouragement. Kelly, I appreciate your message. I will also add that if you are in the process as I am of writing my second book it is never too late to teach your content and do proof of content while you are writing it. I know I will. As Kelly says it can only improve the book. I am excited to do this. Thank you!

I’ve just started a brand new audience and I’m planning to teach my 5-Step method H.E.A.R.T for Healing & Transformation after Heartbreak. I’m excited!! I think next year my book will be out and a huge success! Thank you Kelly. Xx

This really resonates with me thank you so much very very helpful

Kelly, how would one go about this process if the book is a memoir?

Love you! Thank you ❤

I would need more examples of testing the content of the book. For example, what did you do with your book s content before writing it, Kelly?

I’ll just write a book as my only copy I’ll get

How do I test out a self-reflection journal with brain, emotion, spiritual question and discovery process. I ahve shown friends chapters and gotten input. Some have said they would love to see inspiration cards to go with the books or in addition to the books (I have one in process at Balboa. I have 5 more planned). Thank you Kelly. Good info as usual. Blessings, Brenda

Hi, KN, I am wondering what the requirements are for putting citations in a book that I write. I heard it's more relaxed than writing a paper, but I don't want to plagiarize either. Google isn't helping much. Maybe you could do a video on this? Thanks!

I lost the video in which you recommended several memoir books to read. Can you tell me which Anne Lamott book was recommended? Thank you.

Whom do i go to for this? To trust ? im trying to write that 65 page book proposal.

How to test the content?

Is this something I would do even if I hire a ghost writer?

Hey there, I'm writing a book on infidelity. How do I work that out in steps? and if anyone need to test out their book on me, I'm open