Don't overcomplicate things

One of the things I've noticed working and speaking with new and aspiring authors is that they often over-complicate the process of writing a book. They see movies and read books about authors and reverse-engineer the creative unfolding from there, often creating complex machinations along the way.

If you can relate, would you like a tip on how to make writing a book easy, peasy, lemon squeezey? Start out with a general outline of the book! It doesn't have to be complex. You just need a simple roadmap that will help you get from point A (your idea) to point B (the completed book), with some milestones in-between (a general idea of chapters or plot points). There is no one-size fits all outline framework, so find one that fits your idea AND your writing style and go from there. You can always course correct along the way.