Is There a Book in You? Here’s How to Know.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Is There a Book in You? Here’s How to Know.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
If you’ve ever felt the pull to write a book but aren’t sure where to begin, this post will help you uncover what’s truly calling you to the page. Mary Reiss Farias shares seven powerful reflection questions to help you gain clarity on your message, your reader, and the transformation your book is meant to create. Whether you're full of ideas or feeling stuck, this post offers both insight and your next aligned step.
You’ve probably had that feeling before—the one that says,
“There’s a book in me.”
But maybe you haven’t acted on it yet. Maybe you’re not sure what it’s about. Maybe the idea is half-formed, scattered, or buried under self-doubt, time constraints, or overwhelm about where to begin.
Let me offer you this:
If the desire to write is stirring in you, that’s not random.
It’s a signal. A calling.
And yes—there is a book in you.
The question is: what’s it about, and why does it matter to you?
💡 7 Reflective Questions to Unlock the Book Inside You
Before you start outlining chapters or stressing over how to publish, pause and reflect. Here are 7 questions I guide all aspiring authors through at the beginning:
- Why do I feel called to write this book?
Is it to teach something? Heal from something? Tell your story? Inspire others? - What transformation or message do I want to share?
What do you want your reader to walk away with? What do you hope changes in them? - Who is this book really for?
Not just age or profession—who is the person behind the page? What are they seeking? - How do I want my readers to feel?
Inspired? Understood? Empowered?
Readers often remember how a book made them feel more than what it taught. - What’s been stopping me until now?
Fear, perfectionism, uncertainty? Naming the block brings it into the light. - What do I need in order to move forward?
Accountability? A writing plan? Publishing guidance? You don’t need to go it alone. - What would it mean to me to finish this book?
Imagine holding it in your hands. What would that represent in your life?
📥 Want the Full Workbook?
I created the Aspiring Author Starter Kit to walk you through these questions and more. It includes:
- A printable Clarity Workbook
- A Publishing Path Cheat Sheet
- Writing jumpstart templates and planning tools
You can download it for free right here:
💬 And If You’d Like Personal Guidance…
If you’d rather talk it out with someone who’s walked this path before—I’d be honored to support you.
📞 Book a free 30-minute Discovery Call with me here:
Let’s bring the message inside you to the page—and to the people who need it.
To your words,
Mary Reiss Farias
Author. Publisher. Founder of IrisBlu Publishing
www.irisblupublishing.com
Hi, I'm Mary Reiss Farias
Publisher, author, coach, and founder of IrisBlu Publishing
I help entrepreneurs and thought leaders turn their ideas into books that grow their business, elevate their brand, and leave a lasting legacy.
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