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When you sit down to write a book, you will find that you will not be able to write the finished product in one sitting. You may have to tweak this process several times before you get it right.

Steps in the process:

• Step 1: Research your topic.

• Step 2: Write the first rough draft. This draft is just to get the ideas down in writing.

• Step 3: Organize your first draft.

• Step 4: Write your second draft. Even with the second draft, you are mainly trying to get the ideas written down.

• Step 5: Organize your second draft.

• Step 6: Write your third draft.

• Step 7: You may think that you will start editing at this time, but not yet. You still need to make sure the ideas flow nicely. You may still be adding information as you keep organizing your thoughts. You may realize that you omitted information or you have new ideas that you need to put into play. You may decide that you need to do a little more research. You only thought you were done with that step in the process.

• Step 8: Write yet another draft.

• Step 9: Make sure all of your ideas are incorporated into your book.

• Step 10: Now you can start the editing process.

• Step 11: Once you have edited and proofed the book to your satisfaction, have an editor edit it again.

• Step 12: Finish the layout and design of your book.

• Step 13: Publish your book.

Your book may take you years to finally get it right. You may even become frustrated with the process and want to give up. You may need to put it aside for a little while and give your mind a break before you pick it up again. You need to be patient with yourself.

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