How Do I Start Writing My Book? A Step-by-Step Guide for Entrepreneurs, Coaches & Consultants

Jun 10, 2025 | 0 comments

Introduction

You don’t need more ideas. You’re already sitting on a goldmine of wisdom, stories, and strategies. What you need is a clear path forward—a way to shape your brilliance into a bestselling book that builds your brand, authority, and impact. 

June is a month of momentum—midway through the year, halfway to your goals. It’s the perfect time to stop asking “What if?” and start writing. 

At Uplyft Media, we specialize in helping entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, and thought leaders write transformational books that don’t just inform—they influence. 

If you find yourself asking these questions, this blog is for you! 

  • “How do I start writing my book?” 
  • “What’s the first step to writing a nonfiction book?” 
  • “How can I turn my business knowledge into a book?”
    You’re in the right place. 

Let’s break it down. 

Step 1: Know Why You’re Writing
Before you write a single word, get crystal clear on your purpose. Is it to: 

  • Grow your business? 
  • Establish thought leadership? 
  • Attract speaking or media opportunities? 
  • Leave a legacy? 

When your “why” is strong, your message becomes magnetic. 

Your book isn’t just a container for your expertise. It’s a business asset. It should point readers toward your bigger mission, framework, or offer. 

Step 2: Define Who the Book is For
This is where most would-be authors get stuck. They want to speak to everyone. But a great book speaks powerfully to one person. 

Ask yourself: 

  • Who am I best positioned to help? 
  • What is my reader struggling with right now? 
  • What transformation does my book help them achieve? 

Your book becomes a bridge—from your reader’s pain point to your unique solution. 

Step 3: Organize Your Big Idea into a Framework
Thought leaders don’t just share stories—they share systems. That’s what separates your book from a blog post or podcast. 

A great framework: 

  • Is repeatable 
  • Has 3–7 core steps or pillars 
  • Aligns with your business or coaching process 

Need help extracting yours? That’s exactly what we do inside the 

➡️ Uplyft Media Book Writing Accelerator

Step 4: Choose a Structure That Serves Your Reader
Your book could take many forms: 

  • Memoir-style (if story is central) 
  • How-to (step-by-step with tools) 
  • Case study or client transformation-based 
  • Hybrid (story + strategy) 

Your reader should walk away with: 

  • A new understanding of their problem 
  • A roadmap to solve it 
  • Trust in YOU as the person to help them 

Step 5: Write Without Editing Yourself
Let’s kill the perfectionist myth: You don’t need to write your book in order. You just need to write. 

Set a timer.
Choose one idea.
Write a messy first draft.
Repeat. 

🧠 AI tools can’t replace YOUR voice. They can support your ideas, but the soul of your book—the lived experience, perspective, and passion—is yours alone. 

 Step 6: Get Accountability and Expert Guidance
The biggest mistake smart people make? Thinking they have to write alone. 

Writing your book with the right support helps you: 

  • Avoid overwhelm and wasted time 
  • Stay on message and aligned with your brand 
  • Finish what you started—with confidence 

That’s what we do at Uplyft Media. We’ve helped countless entrepreneurs turn their story and strategy into bestselling, business-building books. 

If you’re ready to finally get your book out of your head and into the world… 

📘➡️ Apply for the Book Writing Accelerator here

Final Thought: 

The question isn’t “Can I write a book?”
It’s “Can I afford not to?” 

Your book could be the gateway to: 

  • Media interviews 
  • High-ticket clients 
  • Speaking stages 
  • Joint ventures 
  • and lasting legacy. 

June is the moment to move.
You already have the message. Let’s get it out to the world. 

 

Seema Giri

Seema Giri

6x International Bestselling Author, Co-founder of the Silicon Valley Wellness Movement As featured in The Authorities, Co-Authored with NYT Bestselling Author Dr. John Gray

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