For professionals who think writing a book takes years, Jan Spence’s story offers a surprising reality check. She wrote her book in two days. That is what I call how to write a book fast.
Jan had long planned to write, but months slipped by. Then came the email: the event where she was speaking expected her to have books available. With a deadline looming, she acted quickly. She booked two days at a spa with a pool, took her laptop, and started typing.
Within 48 hours, she had a working draft.
That draft wasn’t perfect. It wasn’t edited. It wasn’t final. But it was written.
Jan continued refining the content during a personal retreat where she had fewer distractions. The result? A finished book she proudly sold at her speaking event.
What made this sprint successful? How did Jan write a book so fast?
- She had a deadline.
- She created a distraction-free environment.
- She let go of perfection and focused on output.
You don’t need to follow Jan’s exact method, but her story illustrates that progress can happen quickly with the right mindset. The key is deciding your book matters—and creating space for it.
Still, for many professionals, two uninterrupted days isn’t realistic. And even if it is, shaping that raw material into a compelling narrative takes time and skill.
That’s where a book coach comes in.
Imagine this: You block off 90 days to spend one day a week writing a chapter. Your book coach helps you identify your topic, your ideal reader, and the outline of chapters. You meet with your coach weekly, who keeps you accountable for your progress. Then, you hand it off to her for shaping that content into a cohesive book.
Your part is to provide the brainpower. The book coach/editor turns that input into a polished manuscript.
You can be the visionary and the expert without having to be the editor, proofreader, or layout designer. Your role is to get your ideas out of your head and into a format someone else can build upon.
So whether you have two days, two weeks, or three months, the real question is: how committed are you to making your book a reality? If you’re ready to focus, the time is there—and support is available to get you across the finish line.
Interested in discussing how we could work together to make your book a reality – soon? I’ve helped dozens of authors share their stories in books that make them proud- and money. Let’s talk about how to write a book fast. Contact me.
Pat Iyer MSN RN LNCC is a consultant, speaker, author, editor and coach. She has written or edited 70 of her own books. She published book 69 and 70 in July 2025!
Pat has worked with dozens of authors. Pat is an Amazon international #1 bestselling author. Coaches, consultants, and speakers hire Pat to help release the knowledge inside them so that they can attract their ideal clients.
She delights in assisting people to share their expertise by writing. Pat serves international and national experts as an editor, book coach, and a ghostwriter.
