Light a white candle in the writing space, post motivational affirmations or offer a prayer to create a ritual honoring the manuscript writing process.
Work on the manuscript according to a daily writing schedule. A schedule can include weekends, early morning hours and late evenings.
Underline revelations, epiphanies and stepping stones with a highlighter to identify a theme for the manuscript. Review past diaries, journals or blogs for additional spiritual data.
Draft the text in different styles and formats as you develop the manuscript. Personal memoir, poetry, fables and self-help are among the different genres for inspirational books.
Write out several choices for the title. A temporary working title provides a context, unifies the theme and shapes the narrative.
Outline the content for each chapter and configure the number of chapters for the book. Title each chapter and write the material for the appropriate chapters. Sequence the chapters in chronological order to formulate the table of contents.
Describe sights, sounds, tastes, scents and sensations in the stories or passages to engage the reader.
Incorporate personal anecdotes to heighten the intimacy of the manuscript. Seek out testimonials from professionals to add authenticity. Integrate religious quotes if they are appropriate for the intended audience.
Send the final draft of the manuscript to writers, friends and spiritual professionals and collect constructive critiques for revisions. Revise the manuscript and proofread it to correct grammar and spelling errors.