Writing a Business Book

Idea → Plan → Write → Publish

Discover the nine essential steps that take you from scattered ideas to a clear, structured book plan.

👉 Download your free Business Author's Checklist and take your first confident step toward becoming a published author.

How to start writing a business book that builds authority and grows your brand

Download the Free Checklist for entrepreneurs, coaches, and business owners to turn your ideas into a clear, confident book plan in nine simple steps.

You know you have a book inside you, but staring at a blank page can feel overwhelming. Writing a business book is one of the most powerful ways to position yourself as a trusted expert. The problem? Most people never get past the idea stage.

That's exactly why my Free Business Author's Checklist exists.

This checklist will help you:

  • Clarify your core message and your “why”
  • Define the reader your book is meant to help
  • Create a simple structure that makes writing easier
  • Build a realistic writing schedule you’ll actually stick to
  • Plus 5 more steps that help you stay on track and start writing

If you’ve been thinking “One day I’ll write my book”, this checklist turns that day into today.

Ann Dettori

A little bit about Dettori...

Hi, I’m Ann Dettori
Publisher and bestselling author of The Entrepreneurs' Guide to Self-Publishing.

I help entrepreneurs, coaches, and small business owners become respected authors by guiding them through every step of writing and self-publishing their book.

I know firsthand how overwhelming it can feel to start writing a book – especially when you’re already running a business. That’s why this checklist is the exact first step I use with my clients. It brings clarity, structure, and momentum when you’re feeling stuck or unsure where to begin.

If you’re ready to move out of the idea stage and start writing with confidence, this tool will give you the direction you’ve been craving.