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9 Myths That Block You From Writing Your Book
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By Earma Brown
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Many speakers, consultants, and small business owners alike feelconfident with communicating their message orally. They canspout their message in an elevator speech with the accuracy of ascientist. But when it comes to putting it on paper, some grownmen & women end up crying like a baby.
Through speaking and writing, I have discovered 9 myths thatoften block others from writing their best book now. I promise.It's not hard once you know exactly what to do. Successfulwriters set up a system of writing. Destroy these myths andsetup your system of writing with nine easy solutions.
Myth 1 It's too hard.
Too many of us for too long have hid behind the words, "It's toohard." Now is the time to take charge of our fears and conquerthem. First things first, to overcome procrastination -the fearof failure- is to act now. Most times the bottom line ofprocrastination is fear of failure.
Solution: Act now. Select step one of an easy writingprogram and begin today. Or choose to sign-up for an easy 7lesson ecourse "Jumpstart Writing Your Best Book Now. " Send anyemail to iscribe@writetowin.org Action will destroy fear. Eachsuccessful step of your system will deal a death blow to fear.
Myth 2 I have to get away from everything to write asuccessful book.
No you don't. I know several novelist and non-fiction bookwriters who had to write during a long commute to get their bestbook written and out to the world. They accomplished it becausethey systematically worked on their book until it was done.
Solution: Avoid marathon writing. In the midst of yourbusy life, designate your time to write (work on your book) witha goal to completion. (Reasonable time to completion)
Myth 3 I can't keep up with where I am after interruptions oflife.
It is a common challenge to find your place after beinginterrupted with family, work and daily life. After all that'swhy many think you must get away to get it done effectively.Yet, there's hope for those who can't get away or choose not to.Successful writers all over the world use the tracking approach.They succeed because they commit to doing a little each day.
Solution: Set yourself up for success use the trackingapproach. There are 2 methods you could use for your tracking.Time is the method where you commit to a writing a certainamount of time each day. With the cumulative factor involvedyour commitment doesn't have to be that much.
For example, to accomplish my book writing goals I commit towriting one hour a day in my most productive time. For me it isright after my meditation and reading time. With this methoddon't be overly concerned about how much you write, just keepthe time commitment.
The other method is focused on output. Commit to writing acertain number of words or pages a day, perhaps 750-1,000 wordsor approximately three and a half pages double-spaced text. Thekey factor is to stick to it until completion. Winner's Note:You may ask how do I get started after interruptions or even inmy daily allotted slot so that I don't spend a lot of timere-locating where I stopped?
Start your daily writing session by re-reading the last wordsyou wrote the day before. This will get you back in the flow.The continued cycle of review will create a momentum that willkeep you going to completion. Another piece of advice is tocreate a support system that will help isolate you fromtelephone calls and interruptions during your daily TrackingSession.
Myth 4 I have to complete each chapter in order.
It's called linear writing when you complete each chapter inorder. You don't have to write each chapter one after the other.If you happen to get stuck on chapter two, you could be stuck avery long time. I think this type of thinking comes from gradeschool where we are ritually taught to do everything in order.
If you have been thinking that way stop right now, no need toraise your hand. You have my permission to work on whateverchapter moves you or you feel passion bubbling for at themoment. Feeling stuck on a chapter, try another. There you haveit now go with the flow.
Solution: Don't become chained to writing in order. Jumparound and fill in the blanks. Review your chapters and whateversubject or topic you most drawn to, begin there.
Writing a book is a journey. Most journeys go so much smootherwith a map or in our case a writing plan. Taking the simplesteps above will get you started fast and keep you going tocompletion. Start today then complete and release yoursignificant message in a book to the world.
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