On Friday I took a good hard look at the books I am hoarding and asking why do I keep each of the books. I am not doing a Marie Kondo, I hasten to add. I was reviewing why did I buy this book and would I like to write a book like this?

I know, it all seems a bit deep, and possibly a lot of hard work, but I wanted to help the people in the Inner Circle think more deeply about why they might write a particular kind of book.

This is really an important and often overlooked aspect of creating a book.

But think about this why would you write a book in a style that you hate reading?

What do you like to read outside of novels? Here's what I like, perhaps you do too:-

* Factual books with no fluff that takes you through a process and make it simple for you

* Books with some of the writer's journey, some evidence (research of some kind or something the writer has discovered that lends weight to the story), key message and learning points and something for me to do - generally journaling and not too many things to journal about. I also like the journaling to be a journey * Short memoir with thinking/learning points * Dip in and out books that give me something to think about that day

* Fact-based books - think nutrition

* Oracle cards and associated books with something to think about

Most of the books that I own fall into these 6 categories. I've written a number of 1's and now writing in the style of 2. 2's are my favourite.

What about you?

Go and review your bookcase you'll be pleased that you did. You can now give away the books that are taking up space and you can review the structure of the books that you love.

You'll now have a better idea of what kind of book you might like to write.

When you want more of this support, you can find me in the Big Book Inner Circle. This is where I am creating a writing community for journaling, creative life writing and writing a book - basically writing... http://jo.my/bigbook

This week lets embrace trust

The Soul Writers LoungeBy Dale DarleyFeb 01, 2021