I never thought writing a book would be easy. I knew it would be a lot of work.

I guess I just really didn’t understand exactly how much work it would be. Well, my friends, I’m happy to report to you that the quantity has more than exceeded my expectations.

Have I ever mentioned to anyone that I’m really good at starting projects? I have more than 60 unpublished blog posts. I’ve got about 40 unfinished recordings in my Ableton projects folder. I have at least 10 videos that I haven’t edited. Not to mention 4 workshops that need to be planned. And I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but there’s at least a few examples around my website of a series that has a “Part 1,” but no corresponding “Part 2.”

Let’s look at the bright side for a moment. I have no shortage of ideas!

Unfortunately, I tend to be rather bad at finishing things. It’s frequently quite a chore to put enough words on these very posts and click the publish button. And the bigger the project, the less likely I am to finish it.

Hey, I’m just being honest here. Must be my Aries energy or something. It’s a wonder I ever finish anything at all.

My book is, by far, the largest single project I’ve ever undertaken. It’s the most hours I’ve ever put into any one thing.

But it will be worth it. And I’ll get it done.

Luckily, I have a deadline.

Daily writing prompt
What was the hardest personal goal you’ve set for yourself?

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8 responses to “Writing a book…”

  1. I am like you in someway…I’ve also started writing a book recently and being consistent has been my greatest challenge. However, I’ve set a goal of writing a paragraph everyday.

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    1. Those little consistencies are super important. I’m trying to at least get 1000 words out per week.

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      1. Absolutely 💯 best of luck as you work as you journey on. Looking forward to reading your book

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  2. I share the same sentiments as you do in this grueling journey of writing a book. I’m currently working through my first draft of my book and there has been many ups and downs but the way the story tells itself is nothing short of spectacular! Keep on going and I’d love to read your story once it’s finished. 😁

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    1. Thanks for the encouragement and best of luck to you on this precarious path! My book is not so much a story as it is a guide, but I find the same pitfalls of drafting and revising nonetheless. Actually, I can’t even imagine writing a work of fiction at the moment… developing characters… deciding how things end??!!

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      1. It’s quite the process! For fictional writing purposes, it’s best to have an outline, as well we main character outlines.

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    Congratulations, and I’m keeping my fingers crossed for this book! It should definitely be something 🙂

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    1. Thank you! I’m kind of keeping my fingers crossed too XD

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