A free gift from Clara Rose
You have a message on your heart, and you're ready to turn it into a book. This one-page map shows you the whole journey, from that first idea to a published book in readers' hands, in three phases and nine clear steps. Print it, pin it near the place you write, and always know your next step.
Most books don't stall because the author runs out of ideas. They stall because the path feels unclear and overwhelming. When you can see every step, you can stop worrying about the whole journey and focus on the one step in front of you.
The same three-phase process Clara Rose uses with her authors.
Analyze 路 Brainstorm 路 Blueprint
Get clear before you write a word. Know who your reader is and what your book is called to do, gather every story and lesson, and shape them into a chapter-by-chapter outline.
Write 路 Edit 路 Format
Bring your book to life, then make it excellent. Turn your blueprint into a complete first draft, refine it with an editor, and give it a professional interior.
Publish 路 Promote 路 Sell
Release your book and put it to work. Protect your rights, choose your publishing path, and get your book into the hands of the readers you are called to serve.
Two free resources from the Everything MATTERS series, delivered to your inbox.
Your printable one-page map of all three phases and nine steps, with a place to mark where you are today. It arrives right away.
Your complete guide to every part of your book, from front matter to back cover, plus your ISBN, barcode, and publishing options. It arrives the next day.
Enter your name and email, and your Every Step MATTERS map will be in your inbox in minutes.
When God places a message on your heart, the road to a finished book can feel overwhelming. This map is the same process I use with every author I work with, and it's yours to keep. Print it, find where you are, and take the next step. When you're ready to turn that step into a daily habit, my workbook Consistency MATTERS will help you finish your first draft in 90 days.
- Clara Rose