How do you know when it’s time to start writing once you’ve got a story idea? You might have hundreds of story ideas, and there’s no time to write them all.

Preparation is the first step to writing your book. The great thing about this step is that you can do it before you even have an idea for your story. You’re probably already doing this!

Let’s make sure we’re on the same page before going forward: Do not take shortcuts on your the cover of your book.