There’s a difference between someone who writes words and someone who becomes an author. An author doesn’t just type pages they take ownership of their story, their message, and their identity. The truth is, your book isn’t just about chapters and word counts. It’s about who you’re becoming in the process. When you say yes to writing a book, you’re saying yes to: ✅ Facing your fears about visibility. ✅ Trusting your voice enough to share it. ✅ Building the courage to put your name on the cover and stand by your message. And that transformation? It matters just as much as the book itself. I’ve watched authors step into their power the moment they said: “I’m not just writing I am an AUTHOR.” So let’s get real for a second: 👉 Who are you becoming through this process? 👉 What word or phrase best describes the author version of YOU? Drop your word in the comments (mine would be: Unstoppable). Let’s remind ourselves that this isn’t just about finishing a manuscript—it’s about stepping boldly into the identity that was waiting for us all along.

Here’s the truth: most people don’t finish their book because they believe writing has to be this long, grueling process. Hours at a desk, perfect silence, coffee refills on repeat. But in reality? Consistency beats intensity. That’s why I use a simple 15-minute hack: ⏱️ Set a timer for 15 minutes. 🎤 Record yourself speaking a single idea, story, or teaching point about your book. 💻 Drop it into our AI cleanup prompt → watch it turn into a 500–1,000 word draft section. That’s it. Do this once a day for a week and you’ll be shocked at how much content you’ve created. Here’s the exact script I use when I hit record: 👉 “Today I want to talk about [insert chapter theme]. The key message is ___. Here’s a story/example that illustrates it. Here’s what I want the reader to take away.” AI will do the heavy lifting of cleaning it up. Your only job is to talk like you’re explaining it to a friend. 🚀 Your Action Today: 1. Choose one chapter theme or idea. 2. Record 15 minutes of you talking it out. 3. Drop it into AI with yesterday’s prompt. 4. Share your before/after in the comments. Extra credit: Post a screenshot of your word count 👀 Remember: books aren’t written in marathons. They’re written in sprints. Fifteen minutes today could be the breakthrough that gets you out of your head and into momentum. Who’s willing to try this hack today? Comment TIMER below and let’s get moving. ⬇️ — Minolta

Today’s about skills in action. Most writers get stuck because they think their first draft has to be beautiful. Truth is, your first draft should be messy. Your only job is to get the words out of your head and onto the page. That’s why I use a simple process: 1️⃣ Record a messy voice note. 2️⃣ Drop it into AI. 3️⃣ Let the prompt clean it up into a first draft paragraph. Here’s the exact prompt you can steal today 👇🏾 Prompt: “Take this rough voice note and turn it into a clean, structured paragraph. Keep the tone conversational, remove filler words, and expand any incomplete thoughts into full sentences. Maintain my original voice as much as possible.” ✨ Example: Raw voice note: “Uh so my book is about moms who… like feel overwhelmed all the time, they don’t have time to write… but uh, I figured out this way to use voice notes… I guess it makes writing easier…” AI Draft Output: “My book is written for moms who constantly feel overwhelmed and struggle to find time to write. Through my own journey, I discovered a simple method using voice notes that makes the writing process faster, easier, and less stressful.” See the difference? That’s clarity from chaos. 🚀 Your turn: - Record a short (1–2 min) voice note about your book idea. - Use the prompt above. - Share your before/after in the comments below (screenshots encouraged!). This isn’t about perfection, it’s about progress. By Friday, you could have entire paragraphs drafted just from talking into your phone. 👉 What’s ONE voice note you can record today to test this? Drop it below ⬇️ and let’s clean up your draft together.

Most chapters die for the same reason: No structure. No story. No point. Great chapters do three things in order: 1. Hook attention 2. Deliver a clear lesson 3. Drive a concrete next step Do that 10–12 times and you don’t have a manuscript—you have momentum. Below is the exact system I give authors to structure every chapter so it’s impossible to ramble. Step 1 — Define the Chapter Promise (1 sentence) Before you write a word, answer: “By the end of this chapter, the reader will be able to ______.”If you can’t answer in one sentence, you’ll drift. AI prompt: “Summarize the promise of a chapter about [topic] in one clear sentence starting with ‘By the end, the reader will…’ Give me 5 options.” Step 2 — Open With a Hook (30–120 words) Your first paragraph must pull. Use one of these: - Moment: drop into a scene (dialogue, tension, a decision) - Myth: call out a common belief and flip it - Metric: surprising stat that reframes the problem - Mistake: confess the mistake you made (reader likely made it too) AI prompt: “Write 3 opening hooks for a chapter about [topic]: one scene-driven, one myth-busting, one mistake I made.” Step 3 — Tell a Clean Story (300–500 words) Use the S-B-T-R spine: - Situation: where you were, what was normal - Break: the trigger, conflict, or failure - Turn: the insight, tool, or help you found - Result: what changed (quantify if possible) Keep one protagonist (you or a client), one obstacle, one insight. AI prompt:“Expand this outline into a first-person story using Situation → Break → Turn → Result. Keep it 400 words, conversational, specific.” Step 4 — Deliver the Lesson (3 crisp points) Teach like a coach, not a professor. Each point = claim → why → how in 3–5 sentences. - Point 1: The misconception - Point 2: The principle - Point 3: The process (your framework) AI prompt: “Turn this chapter promise and story into 3 teaching points. For each: write a claim, a one-sentence ‘why,’ and a 3-step ‘how.’”

I don’t care how “inspired” your first draft felt…If you send it out without editing, you’re not an author—you’re just a person who types fast. Here’s the truth: 📚 Writing the book gets you in the game. ✍🏽 Editing the book gets you the win. And most authors quit in the middle because they think editing is painful, expensive, and slow. But that’s 2010 thinking. It's 2025. We’ve got AI. And it’s like having a personal editor in your pocket—24/7, no coffee breaks, no judgment. The Problem Your draft is bloated. You repeat yourself. You drift off-topic. You use 17 words when 7 would do. You can’t see it because you’re too close to it. That’s why editing feels like pushing a boulder uphill in the rain. The Fix: My 5-Step AI Editing Workflow Here’s exactly how I clean my chapters without hiring a $2,000/month editor: 1. Clarity Pass – Make it punchy AI Prompt:"Rewrite this chapter for clarity and flow. Cut filler. Keep sentences under 20 words. Keep my voice warm and conversational." 2. Consistency Pass – Keep the style on-brand AI Prompt: "Review this chapter for voice consistency. Highlight any sentences that don’t match this tone: [paste tone description]. Suggest fixes." 3. Tighten Hooks & Endings – Start strong, finish stronger AI Prompt: "Improve the first 3 sentences for curiosity and punch. Strengthen the final paragraph with a cliffhanger into the next chapter." 4. Reader Experience Pass – Make it bingeable AI Prompt: "Review this chapter for reader engagement. Add subheadings, bullet points, and short paragraphs to improve readability." 5. Proofreading Pass – No typos, no excuses AI Prompt:" Proofread this chapter for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Make minimal changes to preserve my voice." The Result A clean, tight, readable chapter that feels effortless—because the hard work is invisible. Your readers won’t say, “Wow, this was perfectly edited.” They’ll say, “I couldn’t put it down.” That’s the point. 💡 Action Step Today: Pick ONE chapter.