Learn how to write a book with Pithy Wordsmithery

How to Start Writing a Book

A Complete Field Guide for Accelerating Your Journey to Becoming an Author

Do you dream of becoming an author but don’t know where to start? Maybe you have a best-selling book idea but you’ve been struggling to get it down on paper? You’re not alone! This comprehensive course teaches you exactly how to start writing a book and gives you clarity on how to move forward—from making time in your life for writing to a plan for publishing your book—with confidence.

Only $149

Start Your Author Journey Today

Learn How to Start Writing a Book the Right Way

There’s a lot that goes into writing, publishing, and positioning your book for success. And much of the strategy and planning work we’re going to share with you is best done before you start writing your book—so you don’t waste your time or get discouraged! Becoming an author should be fun, not painful, and having a plan makes each step that much easier.

Whether you want to write a book next month or next year, this course will teach you proven strategies to transform your ideas into a published book—and will make it easy to get started, the right way.

Master the Fundamentals

Learn how to control the scope of your book and make writing it fit into your busy life. Discover the essential steps every successful author takes when starting their book journey.

Become a Better Writer

Improve your writing skills with proven techniques and frameworks. Learn how to make your writing more engaging and compelling for readers.

Maximize Your Content

Get more mileage out of your writing by creating blog posts and articles as you write your book. Learn to repurpose your content strategically.

Choose Your Publishing Path

Learn about traditional publishers, indie publishers, hybrid publishers, and self-publishing. Make an informed decision on the best publishing route for you that aligns with your goals.

Leverage Your Book for Business

Discover how to use your book to build your personal brand and business. Learn to prioritize your efforts for maximum ROI and monetize your thought leadership.

Bonus Lessons

Learn how to build the right support team for your book and make your writing more interesting with feature content.

This Course Is Perfect for You If:

You’ve thought about sharing your knowledge with a wider audience but don’t know how to start writing a book
You have a few potential book ideas but need clarity on which one is best
You’ve been putting thoughts on paper without a real plan; you worry you might be wasting time
You’re looking to further monetize your thought leadership and take your career to the next level
You want to learn how to prioritize your efforts for maximum ROI
You have knowledge that would help other people
You want to make your dream of becoming an author come true!

What Successful Authors Say

“Amelia Forczak blew away any expectations I had. Her knowledge of the book marketing and self-publishing space is impressive.”

– Danny Schuman, Best-Selling Author; Founder and President, Twist Your Thinking

“Amelia Forczak is a magician when it comes to writing and was able to take all of our ideas and craft them into an amazing literary masterpiece.”

– Jairek Robbins, Best-Selling Author and Performance Coach

“The book-writing journey can be an amazing, thrilling, toe-stubbing-ly frustrating odyssey. It helps to go in with eyes wide open with a partner who knows the ropes and cares enough to help you see your vision through.”

– Jennifer Fondrevay, Best-Selling Author; Chief Humanity Officer, Day1 Ready M&A Consultancy

Your Expert Instructor

Amelia Forczak

New York Times Best-Selling Ghostwriter & Founder of Pithy Wordsmithery

Amelia is the ghostwriter of 17 nonfiction books, including nine bestsellers. She has served as a content strategist or editor for many other successful books and bestsellers. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and numerous industry publications.

Since 2011, Pithy Wordsmithery has advised hundreds of aspiring authors. Through book coaching, ghostwriting, and editing, Amelia and her team have helped many people achieve their dream of publishing successful books that have appeared on major bestseller lists.

What You’ll Get

10 Self-Paced Lessons

Learn at your own speed

Worksheets & Cheat Sheets

Practical tools to guide your progress

2 FREE Bonus Lessons

Extra value to accelerate your success

Lifetime Access

Return to the content whenever you need it

Ready to Start Writing Your Book?

Stop wondering how to start writing a book and start taking action. Join hundreds of aspiring authors who have transformed their dreams into published reality.

Only $149

Note: This course is not meant for those interested in writing memoir, fiction, or children’s picture books, or those who are looking for specific help with outlining (we have a dedicated course for that!). This course does not include editing support; however, Pithy Wordsmithery provides these services. Learn more on our website, or reach out to us at hello@pithywordsmithery.com. Finally, though we’re confident (based on our experience of working with hundreds of aspiring authors!) that this course will help you on your journey to authorship, if, after 30 days, you have gone through all of the lessons in this course and you are unsatisfied with the value, we can issue a refund.