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Write Your Book in 90 Days: Step-by-Step Plan
Let’s tackle one of the most common challenges aspiring authors face—writing and publishing a book.
In the past 18 months, I've written and published 6 books!
Today, I'm going to reveal my 90-day book-writing system so you can use it too!
It might feel overwhelming, but with the right strategy, tools, and timeline, you can have your book published in just 90 days.
Here’s the blueprint I’ve used to publish multiple books.
Step 1: The Prep Phase (Week 1)
- Define your WHY: Why do you want to write this book? For legacy, leads, or recurring income?
- Use the Book Story Grid: Answer these four key questions:
- Plot: What does your reader want?
- Problem: What’s stopping them?
- Promise: What transformation can you deliver?
- Path: What’s your unique framework?
- Draft your book outline.
Step 2: The Writing Phase (Weeks 2–9)
- Goal: Write two chapters per week (approx. 4,000 words).
- Use Systems: Develop a consistent workflow. For each chapter you write, use this system:
- Start with the “pull” (a story or hook).
- Address the problem.
- Introduce the paradigm shift (a better way).
- Break it into a step-by-step plan.
- Conclude with practice or takeaways.
- Use Tools:
- Atticus or Reedsy for writing and formatting.
- AI Assistants to brainstorm or polish content.
- Hemingway Editor to simplify your writing.
Step 3: The Editing Phase (Weeks 10–11)
- Focus on clarity, grammar, and readability.
- Use tools like Grammarly and Hemingway.
- Self-edit or collaborate with an editor.
Step 4: The Publishing Phase (Week 12)
- Format your manuscript and design your cover.
- Use tools like Canva for DIY covers or hire a professional.
- Publish on platforms like Amazon KDP.
With just 5–10 hours per week, you can achieve this milestone. Whether it’s your first book or part of a series, the key is consistency and focus.
Introducing: The 90-Day Book Implementation Accelerator!
Want to work alongside me as your mentor to get your book published in 90 days?
I still have 2 spots left for our 90-Day Book Implementation Accelerator.
I'll be teaching a small group of authors my 90-day book writing system!
TODAY is the LAST DAY to apply to be a part of this program!
Click Here to tell me a bit more about your book idea. If you get selected I'll send you all the details of the program!
It starts on January 6th with a goal of publishing your book by April!
Resources to Fuel Your Creativity
🎥 YouTube Video: Is Hemingway Editor Plus the SECRET to Your Best Writing?
Watch it here.
🎙 New Podcast: How to Develop Your Mini-Course
Listen here.
📚 New Book: The Daily Messenger – 365 Lessons to Inspire Your Message and Impact the World
Grab your copy here.
📖 New Book: Horton Stories – A Collection of Family Stories Finding Joy in Everyday Moments. I co-wrote this with my mom. It's similar to Chicken Soup for the Soul books but about true stories from our family.
Check it out here.
Here’s to your 90-day journey to becoming a published author!
Your Message Matters,
Jonathan Milligan
