Writing a book can help leaders distill, refine and share their unique ideas, establishing themselves as true thought leaders and visionaries. Some of the world’s most successful business leaders have written and published books that share insights into their careers and wisdom based on lessons learned while they’re still at the helm of their companies.
Below, members of Forbes Coaches Council share advice on how to become an author while still running a business. If you are a full-time business leader who aspires to write your own book, read on for helpful guidance and useful tips.
1. Start Small
Here’s some advice from someone who is in the thick of writing a book while running a company and has found a way to balance both: Start small. Writing one article, then another and then another is much more doable than sitting down, looking at a blank screen and trying to start writing a book. Then, take a look back at what you have written, and you will see themes emerge. Who knows? You may end up like me and realize that you have more than one topic (book) emerging. – Kristy Busija, Next Conversation Coaching, LLC