Write Here Right Now course | Stadsplein | 18+

Write Here Right Now is a hands-on workshop to help you finally start writing the book only you can write. You’ll go from scattered ideas to a clear outline and leave with real momentum. Plus, you’ll learn how to self-publish and share your book with the world.

Dates • 6 workshops: Every Friday from September 5th to Oct 10th 15:00 – 16:30 CET • 2 writing Labs: Dates to be decided

Modules:

1. Define your Why and Who Establish clarity on why you're writing this book and who it's for. Key Activities: • Articulate your core purpose and what success looks like. • Define your ideal reader and how the book will serve them. • Clarify your book’s role in your business or brand.

2. From brain dump to big ideas Generate content ideas without overwhelm. Key Activities: • Use mind mapping to explore your expertise in a focused way. • Learn how to separate signal from noise. • Identify recurring themes, unique frameworks, and “must-include” elements. • Plan your writing schedule with realistic milestones

3. Write with Confidence Overcome self-doubt and perfectionism to keep moving forward. • Tackle self-doubt and imposter syndrome • Discover tools and templates to boost momentum • Work on your vomit draft

4. Edit Like a Pro First time author? No problem let’s simplifying editing for you. • Understand the levels of editing (self-editing vs. professional) • Learn basic editing techniques to strengthen your manuscript • Know when to stop editing and start moving forward

5. Self-Publish Smarter Understand your options—traditional, hybrid, or self-publishing—and choose what suits your goals. • Understand types of publishing (self, hybrid, traditional) • Step-by-step overview of how to self-publish on Amazon/KDP and beyond • Cover design, formatting, ISBNs, pricing, and print-on-demand tools

6. Launch & Leverage Learn simple, authentic ways to build buzz and reach the right readers before and after launch. • Craft your author bio and back cover blurb • Learn simple strategies to promote your book (even with a small following) • Use your book to grow your credibility, career, or coaching practice

Author Bio: Neha Lagoo Ratnakar is a TEDx speaker, an author, and learning designer with over a decade of experience helping professionals turn ideas into impact. She has lived and worked across eight countries, bringing a rich global perspective to her storytelling. Neha has written two well-received books - Back on Your Feet, a guide for women restarting their careers, and The Missing Wheel, a business parable on teamwork. Her writing has led to speaking invitations, media coverage, and lasting professional connections. In this community workshop, she draws from her own journey to guide aspiring authors through the often-overwhelming early stages of writing, helping them move not just from “someday” to “starting now” but also through “what next.”

Know more about the author: Author Page: Amazon.com: Neha Lagoo Ratnakar: books, biography LinkedIn: Neha Lagoo Ratnakar, CPTD® Website: Neha Lagoo Ratnakar