9 Myths That Block You From Writing Your Book
Many speakers, consultants, and small business owners alike feel
confident with communicating their message orally. They can
spout their message in an elevator speech with the accuracy of a
scientist. But when it comes to putting it on paper, some grown
men & women end up crying like a baby.
Through speaking and writing, I have discovered 9 myths that
often block others from writing their best book now. I promise.
It's not hard once you know exactly what to do. Successful
writers set up a system of writing. Destroy these myths and
setup 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 too
hard." Now is the time to take charge of our fears and conquer
them. First things first, to overcome procrastination -the fear
of failure- is to act now. Most times the bottom line of
procrastination is fear of failure.
Solution: Act now. Select step one of an easy writing
program and begin today. Or choose to sign-up for an easy 7
lesson ecourse "Jumpstart Writing Your Best Book Now. " Send any
email to iscribe@writetowin.org Action will destroy fear. Each
successful step of your system will deal a death blow to fear.
Myth 2 I have to get away from everything to write a
successful book.
No you don't. I know several novelist and non-fiction book
writers who had to write during a long commute to get their best
book written and out to the world. They accomplished it because
they systematically worked on their book until it was done.
Solution: Avoid marathon writing. In the midst of your
busy life, designate your time to write (work on your book) with
a goal to completion. (Reasonable time to completion)
Myth 3 I can't keep up with where I am after interruptions of
life.
It is a common challenge to find your place after being
interrupted with family, work and daily life. After all that's
why 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 tracking
approach. There are 2 methods you could use for your tracking.
Time is the method where you commit to a writing a certain
amount of time each day. With the cumulative factor involved
your commitment doesn't have to be that much.
For example, to accomplish my book writing goals I commit to
writing one hour a day in my most productive time. For me it is
right after my meditation and reading time. With this method
don't be overly concerned about how much you write, just keep
the time commitment.
The other method is focused on output. Commit to writing a
certain number of words or pages a day, perhaps 750-1,000 words
or approximately three and a half pages double-spaced text. The
key factor is to stick to it until completion. Winner's Note:
You may ask how do I get started after interruptions or even in
my daily allotted slot so that I don't spend a lot of time
re-locating where I stopped?
Start your daily writing session by re-reading the last words
you wrote the day before. This will get you back in the flow.
The continued cycle of review will create a momentum that will
keep you going to completion. Another piece of advice is to
create a support system that will help isolate you from
telephone calls and interruptions during your daily Tracking
Session.
Myth 4 I have to complete each chapter in order.
It's called linear writing when you complete each chapter in
order. 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 a
very long time. I think this type of thinking comes from grade
school where we are ritually taught to do everything in order.
If you have been thinking that way stop right now, no need to
raise your hand. You have my permission to work on whatever
chapter moves you or you feel passion bubbling for at the
moment. Feeling stuck on a chapter, try another. There you have
it now go with the flow.
Solution: Don't become chained to writing in order. Jump
around and fill in the blanks. Review your chapters and whatever
subject or topic you most drawn to, begin there.
Writing a book is a journey. Most journeys go so much smoother
with a map or in our case a writing plan. Taking the simple
steps above will get you started fast and keep you going to
completion. Start today then complete and release your
significant message in a book to the world.