Transform Dissertation to Book

When you start to transform your dissertation into a book you might become apprehensive.

"Who me?" You state. "Not me!! I am not a writer." But you are.

You have something special to bring to the world. There's something simmering inside of you waiting for one to bring it out. Otherwise you would not even contemplate the notion of writing a book.

You are a writer.

You've composed your dissertation, which was read by an audience which consisted of your thesis committee. For this reason, you could write a book. You are just writing for a larger audience. And you're presently composing as an expert in your subject.

This should give you great confidence. You know your topic inside and out. Besides your dissertation you've written many papers and other documents.

You have something worthwhile to bring into the world. Only it's possible to create what has been placed within you.

"I'm shy," you say. "I can't let other men and women read my writing. What will they think of me?"

What would you think about yourself if you let what is stirring inside of you die? Are you going to look back on your lifetime and wonder what could have happened if you had just dared take pen to paper?

Meditate on this idea: Before I formed you in the womb

I knew you, before you're born

I set you apart...

-Jeremiah 1:5

Consider that you're set apart to write on this dissertation subject that's near your heart. Don't wait around and wish someone else would pencil a tome on your subject.

Look within and understand a thesis writer lives there. You've got inside of you everything that you need to finish your mission in the world. Trust. And think you can take action.

Take the time to clearly define what you would like to write. Sure there are ideas floating around in your mind. Don't lose them. Simply take some thinking time and let the thoughts come together.

Formulate a master strategy to place your thoughts on paper.

What's your plan for making your book occur? What about 20 pages a week? Think about a chapter per week? Will you have to do any additional research?

If you're still not convinced you may write your book enlist the aid of others. Join a writers group. Join a book club. Proceed to book signings and listen as writers relate their stories and struggles to get published. Learn from other authors.

Don't try to do too much at one time. Don't dash your muse. Be patient. Then another step. And yet another. Shortly your writing job will begin to take shape. And joy will well up inside your soul.

And you will know deep in your heart that you are a writer also.

Start with an idea. And also make it a good one. Your great idea will keep down and lift you up and take you on a wonderful trip to the fulfillment of your dreams.