Are You Supposed to Write a Book?


“If you can answer the seven questions I propose, then I believe you can change the world through a book.”

-Excerpt from Episode 78, Are Supposed to Write a Book? Seven Practical Steps To Create Your Book Blueprint with Jesse Rivas

Do you have a message burning inside that needs to get out to the world in order to bless, serve, entertain, challenge, and/or encourage more people?

Maybe it’s time for you to WRITE the book and LIVE the message in order to CHANGE the world.

Join my conversation this week with Jesse Rivas of Above the Sun media to discover your own message and calling.

Jesse is called to father a generation of creative reformers who transform culture through their wholehearted passion. Through coaching, mentoring, and teaching, he empowers people to agree with their own epic identity so that together they can co-labor with God to bring His plans and purposes for this world.

“You have to equally hold the land of ‘what is’ and the land of ‘what could be.’"

// Jesse

In this episode you will hear and explore:

  • What is your story and why is it important to tell it?
  • What are your TOP three movies? What you’re attracted to in movies helps inform your epic identity.
  • Your first book is often the first step toward changing the world!
  • How/why he started his book coaching/media agency
  • How to overcome imposter syndrome when you feel like there’s nothing new under the sun so who would pay attention to what you have to say
  • The key question for every book proposal

Jesse is a genuine soul and deep thinker. He brings creativity and practical expertise to this discussion. Who is the next author on the scene? Could it be YOU?

Thanks for hanging with me. Thanks for listening. As always, I would love to hear what resonates with your spirit as you walk your own journey!

xoxo - Megan

PS - On a personal note, I'm thick in the middle of preparing a kid to launch. We're on our fourth and final senior at home. And...it hasn't been super easy. Bumpier than I am accustomed to and sometimes I'm not sure I'm doing any of this 'right.' And then I remember to release my grip and trust God with the outcome. These years of kids beginning to assert their independence and spread their wings isn't always smooth sailing. I need to remember there are bigger, character building things at play. That God's hand is at work and some lessons are just learned the hard way. But man, some days I REALLY wish I could press the EASY button.

What is something you'd like to "press the EASY button" on right now??


Weekly Journal Prompt for Deeper Awareness:

The Lord answered me: 'Write down this vision; clearly inscribe it on tablets so one may easily read it.'"
Habakkuk 2:2, CSB

Journal + Process with God. What message has God written on your heart to share with the world? Spend some time reflecting on your life. What challenges have you lived through and overcome? What expertise or breakthrough could you share with others that would help them run their own race with freedom and confidence? Ask God for His vision over this message and how are you supposed to get it out into the world? Write down what you hear Him say.


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Megan Nilsen, Author/Podcaster/Coach

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