In this practical lesson, we will identify 5-10 goals that your students should achieve during your course.

Let’s recap:

What stages do writers go through, and what results might they achieve at each stage of book writing?

Stages of Drafting/Writing a Book

1. Developing the Concept – This includes identifying the problem you’re solving and how to address it.
2. Research and Fact-Finding – Gathering relevant statistics, stories, sayings, and customs related to the problem or solution.
3. Drafting Ideas – Collecting and drafting all ideas related to solving the problem.
4. Organizing Information – Structuring and outlining the content.
5. Developing Each Topic – Creating an engaging conversation with the reader that guides them toward decision-making and transformation.

These steps are already part of my Book Writers Client Path.

Potential Results for Students

Based on these steps, here are some results that students could achieve:

1. A strong book concept – A well-researched problem and solution that is in demand today.
2. A list of relevant statistics and facts for the book.
3. Quotes, proverbs, and sayings related to the book’s theme.
4. Life or illustrative stories to enrich the book.
5. A document with ideas for the book content (5-10 pages).
6. A structured book outline.
7. A book draft with a review and mentor’s feedback (depending on the type of course).

By defining these goals, I’ve essentially outlined the results and evidence my students will produce.

Converting Goals into a Table

Let’s take it one step further by converting this list into a two-column table where:

• The first column lists the goals or milestones.
• The second column describes the type of file or document that represents the outcome.

Milestone	Format
A strong book concept – Researched problem and solution that is on demand today	Powerpoint
List of stats and facts related to the book	Template
Quotes, proverbs and sayings related to the book	Table (Excel or Word)
Life or illustrative stories for the book	Presentation
A document with ideas for the book content (5-10 pages)	Word Template
Book structure and outline	Word Template
Book draft with review and mentors feedback (depending on the type of the course)	Word Template

Even this format isn’t set in stone. As you continue to develop your course, you may find additional elements to include.

We won’t wait until everything is perfect—we’re ready to start brainstorming ideas for the book content.