Top 10 Tips for Writing a Yoga Bestseller

Have you got a secret ambition to write a yoga book? Is there a yoga book that you’d love to read which hasn’t yet been written? And perhaps you have a sneaking suspicion that only you could write that book. I’m Jilly Shipway, yoga teacher and author of three bestselling yoga books. In this article I’ll share with you my top tips for kickstarting your writing practice and helping you to realise your dream of becoming a published yoga author.

1. Establish a daily meditative writing practice that is just for you. Commit to writing each day and stick to it. Set your timer and write. Keep your pen on the paper and keep writing. Observe the waves of thoughts and feelings that arise and get them down on paper. Don’t worry about handwriting, spelling, or grammar etc. Do this every day and you will never be short of inspiration.
2. Get your walking shoes on! Since ancient times writers have known that walking is a superpower that boosts their creativity. Before I write anything I always do a walking meditation to get my ideas flowing. And it’s also a great way of keeping fit whilst you write your bestseller.
3. Practice yoga every day...
   

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