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The 81% Who Want to Write—but Don’t

The 81% Who Want to Write—but Don’t

Have you ever said, “One day I’ll write a book”? If so, you’re in very good company. According to surveys, 81% who want to write a book - don't. Fewer than 1% of Americans who want to write a book ever follow through. What’s stopping the rest? Not a lack of time. Not...

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How to Write a Book Fast

How to Write a Book Fast

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...

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Writer’s Block and Childhood Red Ink

Writer’s Block and Childhood Red Ink

Do you remember the first time you shared something you wrote? Maybe it was an elementary school assignment. Perhaps it was a book report, a short story, or a poem. What followed? Was it encouragement—or criticism? Could that be behind writer's block? Writer's block...

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Five-Minute Formula for Writing a Book

Five-Minute Formula for Writing a Book

If you're a busy professional—an LNC, physician, attorney, or speaker—you’ve likely considered writing a book. Maybe you’ve even started one. But for many, the process stalls before the second paragraph. Why? Because writing feels like an enormous time commitment, and...

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No time to write

No time to write

Did you know "no time to write" is a myth when it comes to writing your book—and you can still author a book without clearing your calendar? One of the most common reasons I hear from professionals who want to write a book—but haven’t—is simple: “I don’t have the...

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The Art of Editing: Refining Your Written Work

The Art of Editing: Refining Your Written Work

As a writer, you've invested considerable time and effort in crafting your document, be it a report, speech, newsletter, or other written piece. Now comes the crucial phase of editing, a process that demands both skill and objectivity. While numerous practical editing...

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Make the Most of Your Writing Time

Make the Most of Your Writing Time

One of the most frequent complaints of my writing students and clients is “I don’t have enough time. How do I fit writing time into my life? I know how you can feel that time is precious and in short supply, and I recommend to those I coach that they make an accurate...

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Inner Critic or Inner Guide: Who is Talking

Inner Critic or Inner Guide: Who is Talking

At any stage of my writing, I may hear an inner critic, a voice that says things like, “No, that isn’t good. That’s garbage. Delete it and start over.” My voice can also say, "I love that passage. Write more of those." Do I listen? Do I obey this voice? Maybe. First,...

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