Start Here: Your Roadmap to Writing, Publishing & Thriving as an Indie Author

Welcome—Let’s Begin

If you’re here, you already feel that spark—the pull to write your story and maybe even build a business around it.
Kick Ass Writer’s Guide exists to help you do exactly that.

This page gives you a quick roadmap for where to start, what to read first, and how to move from “someday I’ll write a book” to “I’m publishing my book this year.”

Step 1: Find Your Why

Before writing a single word, ask yourself: Why do I want to write this book?

Are you hoping to inspire, entertain, teach, or leave a legacy?
Your answer becomes your compass. It keeps you focused when you hit a wall and reminds you what matters when the work feels hard.

Start with this guide:
Write Your First Book: 3 Core Essentials

It walks you through passion, purpose, and platform—the foundation of every writer’s success.

Step 2: Make a Commitment to Yourself

Writers don’t wait for time—they make time.
Even ten minutes a day builds momentum.
Create a simple writing habit and treat it like an appointment with your future self.

It’s short, practical, and designed to help you take the first real step toward finishing your book.

Step 3: Build Your Skills

Great writing isn’t talent—it’s technique practiced over time.
Here you’ll find lessons and reflections on craft, clarity, editing, and storytelling.
Choose one skill to work on each week. Progress beats perfection every time.

Explore the Writer Guides category on our Blog for articles on writing stronger scenes, creating believable characters, and organizing non-fiction chapters that actually teach.

Step 4: Learn the Business of Writing

Once you’ve written your book, you’ll face a new learning curve: publishing, marketing, and building an audience.
You don’t need to know everything—you just need the next step.

We cover:

How to self-publish on Amazon KDP and other platforms
Basic author branding and website setup
Using AI tools responsibly to save time
Simple ways to attract and engage readers

You can find the growing library of tools and step-by-step resources here: Writer Tools & Resources

Step 5: Connect & Grow

Writing can feel lonely, but it doesn’t have to be.
Join the Kick Ass Writer’s Guide community through our email updates. You’ll get practical advice, quick writing prompts, and insider links to new guides and downloads.

Step 6: Keep Going

Every writer hits doubt, delay, or distraction. The key is to keep showing up.
Remember: your writing doesn’t need permission. It just needs persistence.

You’ve got this. And we’ve got your back—with every article, guide, and book we publish.

Ready for More?

Books by Cherrlyn: Practical guides for new authors.
Writer Tools & Resources: Our favorite software, services, and time-savers.
Blog: Fresh articles for indie authors each month.

Final Word

Every writer starts somewhere. Let this be your start.
Read one article. Write one page. Take one small step today.

Your words matter—let’s get them into the world.