A Beginner's Guide to Keto
Craft a how-to guide aimed at beginners for a particular type of diet that you have tried—Keto, Vegan, Paleo, etc. Include personal anecdotes to illustrate the challenges and successes you encountered along the way.
Suggested length: An essay or article: 800 to 2,500 words
Start the clock
Pick a sprint, press start and keep going until it stops. Momentum beats polish on a first draft.
Make it yours
Three ways to take this prompt somewhere nobody else will.
- Include a counterargument and answer it fairly.
- Cut every sentence that only repeats the one before it.
- Find one surprising fact and build around it.
Writing health and fitness
Feel better in body or mind, with evidence behind it.
Health books cover exercise, diet, sleep and mental health for general readers. Readers will change how they live based on what you write, so trust is everything.
What readers expect
- Advice backed by research
- Credentials or lived experience
- Programs readers can follow
- Encouragement, not shame
A tip before you start
Cite your sources and say what your expertise is. A health book without credibility is a hard sell to publishers and readers.
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