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How to Write a Faith-Based Book
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How to Write a Faith-Based Book

New York Times bestselling ghostwriter teaches you how to turn your idea, life story, or teaching series into a book
Created byJustin Jaquith
Last updated 8/2025
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What you'll learn

  • The four-step process essential to writing any book
  • The three options for publishing
  • Ten ways to make money with book writing
  • How to write an effective book proposal
  • How to turn existing content such as sermons and classes into a book
  • Step-by-step advice and worksheets to take your book from idea to publication
  • Strategies for developing content
  • Tips for becoming a better writer
  • The parts of a book, from copyright page to epilogue

Course content

6 sections • 43 lectures • 14h 13m total length

  • Introduction to this course15:13

    What is a faith-based book, and should you write one? This video provides a brief overview of the goals of this course, a summary of what you can expect to learn about book writing, and the tangible progress you'll make planning your own book during this course.

  • What is faith-based writing?13:46

    A faith-based book is writing that helps people, told through a spiritual lens. In this video, you'll learn the types of content that could be turned into a book and the distinctives of faith-based writing (which may or may not be overtly spiritual).

  • Ten reasons you should write a book21:43

    Why should you write a book? There are more reasons to write books than you might think, and they are powerful motivators to persevere through the book writing process. Additionally, a handout discusses ten ways to make money with books (hint: it goes far beyond book sales).

  • Seven sentences that will sabotage your book17:24

    The biggest difference between writers and non-writers is simply this: writers write, non-writers don't. Writing isn't easy for anyone, and no one feels like an expert all the time. In this lecture, we look at common misconceptions and obstacles that will stop you before you even start, and how to replace those with the truth.

  • Four stages of a book manuscript15:34

    This video is an introduction to the four-step process of book writing. Each step is both simple and essential. When properly understood and utilized, they make the book writing process manageable, efficient, and enjoyable. We also briefly discuss options for writing, including writing assistants and editors, if you need help along the way.

  • The process of publishing a book16:48

    What exactly is book publishing, how does it work, and where does your book fit within the process? Learn the three types of publishing and see which one is the best fit for your book.

  • More than a book18:47

    Your book is only the beginning. Learn what books can and can't do, and why you should think beyond a book, starting now.

Requirements

  • Basic writing skills
  • Access to Microsoft Word or similar (for lecture worksheets)

Description

Do you have a message you dream of sharing with others, something that could become a life-changing book?

  • A challenge you overcame

  • A truth that changed your life

  • A weakness or fear you conquered

  • A sermon series you preached

  • A Bible study you taught

  • A small-group curriculum you developed

  • A process you use to achieve success

  • A skill or ability you want to help others achieve

  • A life story you believe will inspire others

If so, this course is designed for you. Whether your book is intended for religious or secular audiences, you’ll benefit from dozens of in-depth, content-rich lessons, worksheets, and resources that cover every stage of the book writing experience.

Nearly fifteen hours of information-packed videos cover in detail the four-part book strategy that will take you from book idea to finished manuscript. The included worksheets will walk you step-by-step through the process, and by the time you have finished the course, you'll have your entire book planned out, your chapter summaries created, your first chapter written, and a clear roadmap defined for the rest of the journey.

Additional downloadable resources include a book proposal template, a book plan template, an endorsement tracker, a guide to making money with books, ways to discover great book ideas, and more.

Along the way, you'll receive an overview of the writing and publishing process, filled with real-world advice and best practices gained from nearly fifteen years' experience in the publishing world.


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COURSE SUMMARY


Section 1 provides an overview of book writing, including common misconceptions and roadblocks that can sabotage you before you even get started.

Section 2 explores your book idea. How do you find and develop ideas? How do you know if you have a good idea? How can you tailor your idea to your audience? What do you, as the author, bring to the book and the conversation?

Section 3 helps you develop your book plan. This is where things get real. You’ll learn how to craft a book that effectively communicates your message to your audience, and you’ll make key decisions about your book that will guide the rest of your journey.

Section 4 teaches you how to craft a book outline. This is where you brainstorm, gather, and organize your content into a solid chapter outline. Your book truly takes shape in this step, as you decide what content to include and how to structure that content to best communicate your message.

Section 5 guides you through creating book content. This is the writing process itself. You’ll learn strategies and principles to write well, and you’ll write your first chapter. By the time you finish this section, you'll be on track to finish your entire book, chapter by chapter, following your book plan and outline.

Section 6 points you toward the future. Why is editing important, and what kinds of editing can help you? What are your publishing options? How do you distribute your book? How do you market and sell it? What financial and legal issues should you be aware of? This broad overview of the publishing process introduces you to the essential issues you'll encounter as you write and launch your book.

Who this course is for:

  • First-time authors or previously published authors who want to write books that help people
  • Individuals from any faith background who have an uplifting message to share
  • Leaders in non-profit, social justice, or leadership spheres who believe a book could increase their effectiveness
  • Pastors or other spiritual leaders who would like to expand their influence by writing a book

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