more than a calling card but not your whole calling,
your book is RED on the Clarity Spectrum.
here's what that means.
You want to use your book to attract new audiences through clear methods and real results.
This book offers a clear, usable solution and builds a bridge to the deeper work you're here to do.
Meet the
Magnetic Solution
You’ve got something that works—and this book proves it.
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You don't need to overwhelm readers with high level theories or an in-depth backstory to do it, either.
A Magnetic Solution offers something usable for a reader right here and now: a method, a tool, a strategy, or a shift that helps someone move from where they are to where they'd like to be.
And when they get those results?
They’re going to want to know more about you and the work you offer beyond the book.
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A Magnetic Solution is a gift—both to the people it helps and to the future of your work.
how a magnetic solution book takes shape
start with:
a real problem that real people are facing (bonus points if it's one you've solved many times before)
layer in:
a practical fix that meets them right where they are, with just enough challenge and plenty of reliable results
build toward:
the deeper work that only you can offer. start with help, lead to trust—and from there, anything's possible.
how to spot a
magnetic solution
On the page, you might see...
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Frameworks, acronyms, or steps
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A "let’s get this done" tone
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Highlighter-worthy tips, clear headers, overt takeaways
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Checklists, reader exercises, "try this now" prompts
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Tools that solve one real problem without trying to fix everything
Off the page, the author might be…
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A coach, consultant, or creative who's seen the same struggle 100 times before
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A system-builder who can’t help but organize chaos into steps
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A friend who gives great advice and actually follows up to check on you
When you're reading, the book might feel like...
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“You’re not broken. Here’s how to fix this.”
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A working session in book form
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The book you recommend before someone even finishes asking the question
3 shapes a magnetic solution book can take
pure
magnetic solution
leads with a practical, actionable response to a clear, real-world problem
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Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
magnetic solution with a perspective twist
offers results while reframing the way readers think about the problem
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We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers
magnetic solution with a connection core
delivers results while building deep trust through personal storytelling
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Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab
what you need to know about writing a magnetic solution
A Magnetic Solution book has its own specific needs, pitfalls, and expectations—so here's what else you can look for along the way.
You'll need: A clear framework or method (bonus points for visuals, simple acronyms, or numbered steps).
You can expect: To repeat yourself often. Maybe until you're sick of it. That's good. Clarity loves repetition.
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You'll need: Practical, immediate-action prompts that help readers get quick wins.
You can expect: Readers who want to jump straight into doing, not reading. Don't try to be cheeky about surprise endings at the cost of delivering clear insights.
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You'll need: Real-life results in the form of short case studies, personal anecdotes, or relatable success stories.
You can expect: Readers who trust your method because you’ve shown them—not just told them—it works. This reader will test you. Be honest about what does and does not actually work.
You'll need: A natural next-step pathway (newsletter, workshop, coaching, etc.).
You can expect: Readers who want more from you. Be ready to welcome them.
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Getting stuck in the muck of unnecessary backstory or outside research. Share what you know is enough for each piece of the solution to get traction, then move forward.
Overcomplicating your solution. One clear solution done well is powerful enough. Too many frameworks, acronyms, and to-dos will overwhelm.
The tendency to shy away from your own expertise. You didn't get to this insight by accident. Whether you came into it with traditional credentials or an alternative, non-linear pathway: You know your shit. Write like it!
try this magnetic solution 5 Minute Outline
1. What is your reader feeling right now that makes this solution relevant?
2. What’s blocking your reader from solving this on their own?
3. What's the most powerful result you want your reader to walk away with?
4. What will show your reader that this is not just another system?
5. What will really happen after this solution is implemented? (Tell the whole truth!)
What's Next?
Whatever book you’re building, it’s easy to overthink the next step. Or any step. All of the steps. It happens.
Here’s the simplest way to stay connected to what matters most. Simply—and frequently—ask yourself:
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How does this book fit into my larger work in the world?
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What would help my reader most in this moment?
These two questions will keep you aligned every time you start to second-guess.
And when you’re ready for deeper support, here are two more ways to keep moving at your pace, in your way.
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Get Unstuck Right Now
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Whether it’s an idea you’re circling, a draft that feels messy, or a process that’s stalled, this space is ready for you. No prep required. No pre-reqs to hit. I'll meet wherever you are and move your book forward with practical clarity.
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​​Remember that you’re writing toward something bigger than a $24.99 sale.
Remember that you’re offering the reader something more than a few hours of escape.
You’re building a bridge between your truth and theirs.
Be kind to both of you (author and reader) as you bring that vision to life.
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You already are the magic.
I’ll be here when you’re ready to bring that magic to the page.
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