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At Do The Work Books, the focus is on helping you create engaging, effective learning tools. Whether it's a single worksheet or a full workbook, the goal is to give you the resources to design interactive, self-directed exercises that enhance learning.
If you're looking to develop a workbook that complements your teaching or services, the Workbook Quick Start guide is the perfect place to begin. It walks you through five simple steps to help you start designing and creating your workbook, making the process easy and manageable. This simple guide will help you get started and turn your ideas into an impactful learning tool!
What is a Workbook?
For starts, I have been asked this a lot and it doesn’t surprise me anymore when someone asks me this. A workbook takes on many forms:
a planner or agenda
a guide or manual
an activity or exercise book
A Workbook is something you…
write in, draw in, colour in!
write in, draw in, colour in!
A workbook is several worksheets packaged together to create a book.
I have seen workbooks being called “low-content” books. This makes it seem less than what it is. Low content does not mean low value, in fact, it is quite the opposite. A workbook is where your participant does all their work, and that is very valuable! You do this by allowing your reader to participate in your book by creating interactive and engaging worksheets. So, how do you create a worksheet? How does a worksheet make your audience do the work? Think about this to start…
Determine the benefit of the worksheet.
Make it engaging and interactive.
Balance form with function.
Why aren’t more books workbooks?!
Hmm…I don’t really know the answer to this, but my job is to change this!
To be honest, I don’t read as much as I would like to. When I do, it's hard to retain what I read amongst a busy life. There is so much great advice in books but they are not supportive in providing action to apply their teachings. The reader is just a reader. To take action on the advice, most books don’t provide the space “to do” or even to plan for these acts.
Here is my advice for you…
Add value to your reader by providing action.
Engage with your reader by interactive exercises.
Effectively teach your reader with an asynchronous tool.
These are just some of the benefits of a workbook. Doing this, your reader not only becomes an active participant, but practices the learning as applied knowledge as well.
What’s the Workbook Quick Start?
It includes 5 simple prompts to start you thinking about your workbook:
Your Path - Maybe you have already started or maybe you haven’y. This step is acknowledging where you are and is now a matter of pulling all the pieces together. Knowing your path will help to get you to your final destination, in this case, your workbook!
Your Why - Is it to be a creditable leader in your industry or to attract potential clients? Analyzing your why will help you to achieve the best results for your particular workbook!
Your Vision - How does it look and feel? By envisioning your future workbook you create the even greater possibility of it actually happening! Seeing your workbook as if it were already completed will support your journey to make it happen!
Your Book - What is it about and what value are you hoping to give to your reader? You have so much to offer and your readers will appreciate receiving your expertise!
Your Work - How will you generate action and get them to do the work you teach? By making it an interactive tool for learning you ask them to participate and practice what you teach. This is how you make your workbook work for you!
Try out this worksheet
To see the value and impact of a worksheet, use this one to help you start with the development and design of your own workbook!
Ready to create a workbook that truly engages and empowers your audience?
The Workbook Workout is designed to guide you through the entire process of building a powerful, interactive workbook. Whether you're new to workbook design or looking to refine your skills, this step-by-step system will help you create a tool that maximizes learning and impact.
With the Workbook Workout, you'll get the structure and strategies you need to develop a workbook that’s not only effective but also enjoyable for your readers. From brainstorming ideas to finalizing your design, we’ll help you build a resource that works for your unique needs and goals.
Get ready to transform your ideas into a high-quality workbook that gets results!
Let’s Work Out Your Workbook!
If you’ve been dreaming about creating a workbook but haven’t yet made it happen, the Workbook Workout is for you. This program is designed to give you the motivation, structure, and support to finally turn your workbook idea into reality.
The Start-Up:
When I started working on client workbooks, I realized there were specific questions I always asked to get started. To help you, I created the Workbook Start-Up Kit—a resource to guide you through the first steps of workbook creation. This kit is packed with prompts and visuals to show you how a workbook can be used to drive engagement and interactivity.
The Need for a Workout:
Creating a workbook can be overwhelming, and staying motivated through the process is tough, especially when you’re balancing other commitments. The Workbook Workout gives you a dedicated time and space to focus, just like a fitness class helps you stay on track with your fitness goals. You’ll receive the accountability and support you need to stay motivated and make real progress.
You’re Not Alone:
I’ve been where you are—working on my own workbook and feeling isolated in the process. The Workbook Workout ensures you’ll have a community of like-minded people and expert guidance to keep you going when things get tough.
Flexible Support for Busy Creators:
Whether you’re a business owner, coach, or thought leader, the Workbook Workout offers the flexibility to work around your schedule. You’ll get weekly support to stay on track with your workbook goals—without the pressure of a rigid timeline.
This Is For You, Thought Leader:
If you're ready to share your expertise in a more interactive way, the Workbook Workout will help you create a workbook that connects with your audience on a deeper level. This is your chance to bring your teachings to life in a format that supports and engages your followers.
How It Works:
Each week, we’ll tackle a chapter from the Workbook Start-Up Kit:
Monday: We’ll introduce the tasks for the week and set our focus.
Throughout the week: You’ll have time to ask questions, share progress, and get feedback.
Wednesday: We’ll review the worksheets to ensure we’re on track.
Friday: We’ll wrap up with group discussions or one-on-one check-ins to make sure you’re ready for the next steps.
The Results You’ll Achieve:
Step 1: Your Path: Define your starting point and the journey ahead for your workbook.
Step 2: Your Why: Clarify your purpose—what you want to achieve, who it’s for, and how it will serve your audience.
Step 3: Your Vision: Design your workbook, from the cover to the style, ensuring it reflects your brand and message.
Step 4: Your Book: Outline the content, chapter titles, and structure of your workbook.
Step 5: Your Work: Create interactive elements that inspire your readers to take action and engage with the content.
Ready to get started? The Workbook Workout is the accountability and support you need to finally bring your workbook vision to life. Let’s make it happen together!
5-week series
Let’s work out your workbook, together!
Join us as we work through the Workbook Start-Up Kit to develop your own interactive workbook.
If your goal this year is to publish a course book, activity book, training manual, daily planner or guided content journal, join us as we work it out together! You will build up your confidence in creating your own workbook and get the clarity you need to make it finally happen.
Click here to get on the waitlist for the next session in 2025.