Don't Write That Book Make Your Book Accessible
Jun 5, 2025
The hosts share their journey in enhancing accessibility in writing, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and relatable examples. They discuss refining manuscripts through collaboration, focusing on effective editing strategies. Financial clarity becomes a topic as they explore how graphics aid understanding. Personal insights highlight the need for diverse perspectives to engage a wider audience. Finally, upcoming workshops and retreats promise to unlock writing potential, offering authors valuable time and resources for their manuscripts.
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Major Manuscript Revision
- Mike and AJ significantly changed 40% of their manuscript during the substantive edit phase.
- Revisions included tightening paragraphs, moving whole chapters, and improving flow to protect the reader's experience.
Define Book Accessibility
- Accessibility means making a book doable, relatable, and inclusive for readers.
- Focus on readers being able to do the actions, relate to content, and feel at home in the manuscript.
Simplify Assessment for Readers
- Simplify assessments by applying the 80-20 rule to focus on essential info.
- Readers don’t need perfect assessments, just a general sense to start the system effectively.
