Journal Prompts
Do some journaling reflection and share some of your thoughts below.
Origin Story
What inspired you to write the book?
How long have you wanted to write it?
What gave you the impetus to get started?
Who did you have in mind when writing?
What is the book about?
Purpose
Why is this book important?
Does the book teach or inform?
Does the book provide connection and community?
Does the book represent a marginalized experience?
Does the book provide inspiration or a window to imagining or understanding the world in a different way?
Does the book create beauty and sanctuary from the struggles of daily life?
What will readers take away from reading this book?
Mindset Work
It’s important that you move into self publishing with the right mindset. If you feel that self publishing is “less than” traditional publishing that is going to come through.
I’d really recommend taking the time to read Coronate Yourself by my creative coach Amie McNee and their podcast Unpublished. Amie also has a free Journaling Compendium and offers creative coaching services that can help support mindset shifts.