You channelled Spirit’s message, and now they want you to step up and play your role. It’s time to share universal wisdom in a book. Spirit has asked you to trust that the right people will be sent to you to help you on your journey, and your audience will be guided to you too. And believe me, they will. Perhaps this is part of that help you’re meant to see.

This is Divine Co-creation

BUT

and it’s a big but

Receiving those messages from Spirit is one thing; writing a book and publishing these words is quite another. A professional appraisal and editorial intervention is an absolute must if you are considering the world of publishing.

You are the channel. The bridge. The conduit. The translator.

Naturally, you feel protective of the words you’ve channelled. They are sacred, but that doesn’t mean they should be shared with your audience exactly as you receive them or verbatim (word-for-word).

Aspiring writers feel exactly the same. Indeed, the flow state in writing feels exactly like automatic writing/channelling (I know this personally). It’s an optimal state of consciousness where the words flow effortlessly. You lose track of time, and you are just in it – in the flow. There is no better feeling. It’s like getting that adrenaline high when you’re running. (I remember those days – just about).

But regardless of whether you wrote these profound words in a flow state or as a channel, the first time those words hit the page, well, that’s just the beginning of your writing and publishing journey.

Even if you don’t plan to publish your book, you would be well advised to continue working with those early words. Even though it may seem complete to you – this is just the first draft. And there are very few writers who can write a fully fledged book – or article- in one draft.

If you plan to publish your book and expect people to pay for it, you need to understand that your message and work of art now become a commercial item. And with that, my friend, you have a responsibility to your audience.

In my next post, “The Egoic Self”, I’ll explain why it’s important to put yourself in the shoes of your readers before deciding whether publishing is for you …