Introducing
CHAPTER ONE: DONE
A guided kickstart for writing nonfiction or memoir
with author and editor Elizabeth Lyons
Let's Do This!Tired of Staring at a Blank Page?
Grab this simple yet incredibly effective download to help you write the first chapter of your nonfiction or memoir in a way that makes it impossible for readers to put down...
...even if you're feeling stuck, scattered, or seriously terrified.
Here's What I've Got For You...
✅ A surprisingly simple (and refreshingly honest) roadmap for starting your nonfiction or memoir—no overwhelm, no fluff, just the questions that actually matter before you dive in.
✅ The 5 must-answer questions that bring clarity to your message, your reader, and your purpose—so you don’t waste time writing in circles (or rewriting your intro 47 times).
✅ A printable, fill-in-the-blanks workbook to help you nail your jumping-off point and build the kind of momentum that makes you want to keep writing (even on the days when Hulu's just released the newest must-watch).
Whether you’re writing self-help, personal growth, thought leadership (business), or memoir, this mini-guide will help you go from “I don’t know how to start” to “I just did.”
In Authors' Own Words
"I was so impressed with Elizabeth's knowledge of book writing and publishing. Working with her was the best decision I could have made. If you have a book you want to write and don't know how to do it or need help, I highly recommend Elizabeth."
-Janet Philbin
"Elizabeth's attitude in helping writers get over self-imposed obstacles with her straightforward, shoot from the hip, down-to-earth style was an immediate draw for me and has proven to sustain the love I have for the writing experience, despite the difficult content."
-Elizabeth Mehditach
“Elizabeth's process is broken down in clear, doable chunks that make sense. Working with her is one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself. If you’re writing a book, I implore you to do the same! "
-Sheila Whittington
Hi! I'm Elizabeth.
I've written 6 nonfiction books, and I've spent the past 9 years helping hundreds of other authors get out of I'm stuck and into I can't believe I wrote this!
But when I wrote my first book back in 2003? I was exactly where you are. And let me assure you, despite what you may have heard, writing a book is not simple. Or easy!
Every single author (yes, even that one) writes what can only be described as an abominable first draft. And when it comes to chapter one, specifically? WHY DOES NO ONE TELL YOU THIS IS OFTEN THE HARDEST TO WRITE AND THE LAST TO BE HONED?
But while that's true...
There is a way to get far clearer on that first chapter—the chapter that draws the reader in and helps you stay on track and excited for the next 250 pages (sorry for the reminder that there's more to write beyond Chapter One; otherwise you're just writing a blog post!).
But we'll get to that later. For now, let's just get the foundation established so you can get back to being excited about this project!
🥳 THAT'S A PLAN I CAN GET WITH!
Ready to Get Chapter One Figured Out?
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