Bookish Thursday - Write Out Loud by Naomi D. Nakashima

Yes, I'm doing it again. This time a book review on writing! 

And, once again, it is sponsored by WOW-Women on Writing.

But first, a bit about the book. 

Book Summary

Are you still struggling with your book? Feeling overwhelmed or creatively blocked with self-doubt, fear, and general anxiety about what it means to write a book? Are you still wondering if you have what it takes to even write a book?

Not all fears are created equal.

Write Out Loud is a step-by-step guide to help you identify the fears that are keeping you from sharing your story so you can beat them back and finally write your book with confidence. In Write Out Loud, you’ll learn how to:

• identify the source of your self-doubts and fears

• validate your book idea

• gain self-belief (in your story and in your ability to write your story)

• start writing your first draft with confidence

• feel comfortable talking about your book idea

• And, yes, much more!

Amazon bestselling author and ghostwriter Naomi D. Nakashima brings her experience of helping authors to write and publish their books along with her training as a psychotherapist to walk you through the sometimes painful process of facing your fears and sharing your story. If you're ready to finally sit down and start writing your book without the fear and anxiety, read Write Out Loud: How to Get Over your Fears and Build the Confidence to Finally Write Your Book.

ISBN-10: 8987209820

ISBN-13: 979-8987209820

ASIN: B0BXTCZ7Y6

Print Length: 207 pages

Purchase a copy of Write Out Loud on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or Bookshop.org. You can also get an autographed copy (and put more money back in the author's hands) by purchasing it on Glitz and Glamour. Make sure you also add it to your GoodReads reading list.

About the Author

Naomi D. Nakashima is a bestselling author of nonfiction, a ghostwriter with 20 years experience, a trained psychotherapist, and a TikTok writing coach with thousands of followers who attend her coaching events and regular Q&As. Everything I Need to Know About Parenting I Learned from Watching Star Trek, her first book published under her name, became an international Amazon bestseller and stayed on the bestseller list for step-parenting and blended families for three years.

As a single mother of two, Naomi daydreams about spending her free time reading books, diamond painting, and traveling the world.

Follow her online at:

Website: https://helpmenaomi.com/

Shop: https://shop.glitzandgrammar.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helpmenaomi

Twitter: https://twitter.com/helpmenaomi

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helpmenaomi/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helpmenaomi/

Now for my opinion (which is the important part, right!)

I can't even begin to tell you how many books on writing I have read over my lifetime. Dozens would be a conservative estimate. A couple of things I enjoy about reading about writing is, one, I get inspired to write from reading them. Secondly, I keep hoping for that 'secret', magical wand thing which will transport me to finishing what I am writing. 

This book came really close to meeting that magical wand. 

The first part of the book is about the 'why' you need to write your book. It talks about comparing yourself to other writers and why you shouldn't. But one of the biggest take-aways from the book for me was being a writer with ADHD and how that effects how you write. While I have not be officially diagnosed as to having ADHD, so many of my habits in life have pointed to that over the years. I was encouraged by the fact I have fewer starts than the author has. Now I just need to finish one of them!

The second part of the book moves through more fundamental things which happen as you write and what you need to do after the book is completed. I really enjoyed they were very brief - almost bullet points - and gave me options as to whether or not I am going traditional publishing or self-publishing. She covers everything from finding an agent, editing and editors, and promoting your book(s). 

I will probably go back and buy a physical copy of this book so I can underline, highlight and tab pages. Yes, I know I could do it on my e-book copy. But I am a bit old school and like having a real book in my hands to reference. 

So if you are writing your book or thinking about writing a book or story, check this book out.

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