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Running Out of Time to Write? You’ll Have More Time After THIS

How many times have you said, “As soon as THIS is done, I’ll have time to write my book?”

As soon as school ends, I’ll have time to write my book!
As soon as the kids are BACK in school, I’ll have time to write my book!
As soon as this project is over, I’ll have time to write my book!
As soon as I meet this deadline, I’ll have time to write my book!
As soon as the desk is cleaned, I’ll have time to write my book!
As soon as all the laundry is washed, folded, and put away, I’ll have time to write my book!
As soon as I move, I’ll have time to write my book!
As soon as the kids graduate, I’ll have time to write my book!
As soon as I retire, I’ll have time to write my book!

I can go on and on and on.

I’ve heard almost EVERY form of this sentence and they all have one thing in common:

NONE of them are true!

Think back into YOUR life and you’ll see what I mean:

In college I was “too busy to write” with classes, homework, daily naps, and walking EVERYWHERE.

When I worked in Dad’s tax office, I was “too busy to write” when I worked 30 hours a week from May – December. And I was “too busy to write” when I worked 60 hours a week during tax season.

When I started my business, before kids, I was “too busy to write” as I did client work, marketed my new business, and posted on Facebook a million times a day.

When I had Small Thing, my first baby, I was “too busy to write” as I sat for HOURS on the couch nursing him, or balanced him on my lap (nursing) while I was at the computer doing client work.

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Myth: Writing a Book Takes a Long Time

Truth: Writing a book takes consistent effort – in the right direction.

Most authors who come to me have been “working” on their book for about two years. That’s two years of a page here, a few pages there, a week of consistent effort followed by MONTHS of nothing.

It’s easy to fall into the trap of “Writing a book takes a long time – like YEARS.”

Supported by this crappy belief are all the “overnight” book sensations who hit a bestseller list and then share that they’ve been working on their book for the last decade.

(Behind The Scenes: Those are OFTEN novels. And those CAN take far longer.)

Writing a book takes consistent effort over time.

How MUCH time varies from author to author – the consistency is what makes the difference between an author who finishes their book and one who… doesn’t.

Crafting a daily writing habit matters.

But it’s not just sitting down at 7 am every day to “work on the book.”

WHAT you’re focusing on…
WHICH stories your telling…
HOW you’re reaching your reader…
WHY you’re sharing this example, teaching point, and story…
WHY sharing your message matters to you…
WHO you’re writing for (and how to reach them…

THOSE things are more important.

In fact, answering those questions is the difference between a daily journaling practice and a daily writing habit that creates a BOOK.

Here’s the good news:

Everything in my PROVEN course, “Finally Write Your Book,” is designed to create that daily writing habit.

We start with my proven system – not just the STEPS themselves but also HOW they are delivered, in “Baby Bird Bite” lessons that are designed to be watched and DONE in about 15 minutes a day.

As you learn and do… that automatically creates a daily writing habit that translates into WRITING your book.

“Step 5: WRITING Your Book” is where you take the learn/do habit that you’ve already developed, apply all my tricks, tips, and habits to staying in the writing flow and apply it to writing YOUR book – with your schedule.

No matter how busy you are…
… if you have small kids.
… if you have ADHD.
… if you’ve never been successful in the past.

And before you know it, you’ll have your book COMPLETED.

You can find out how to get MORE writing done… without giving up Netflix, your kids soccer games, or locking yourself in your office (including a few must-know tips for writing productivity) in my free virtual training, “5 Proven Steps to FINALLY Write Your Book.”

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Failure Alert: You {Can’t} Write a Book In a Few Days (It really does take longer!)

I’m getting on my personal soap box here…

You CANNOT write a message-driven book in just a few days.

There. I said it. Whew.

You see, I believe that you need time to percolate on your Message. It’s okay to need the time to LEARN how to tell stories. And that nothing is wrong with you if you need more thinking time, write slowly, or can’t get your thoughts out under an insane deadline.

Like writing a book in two days…
Or a few weeks!

I ALSO know that odds are good you’ve TRIED those “write super-fast” courses and programs. The 10 Chapter Book Template.

And they MAY work for writing an opt-in gift or white paper.

But they DON’T work for writing a message-driven book. One that shares your heart and soul with the reader.

A book that tells YOUR story – and lets your precious reader know that they aren’t alone.

You’re not a failure if those other programs didn’t work for you.

You need a different way. A way that WORKS for authors who don’t want to spend years – but do want to spend months.

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Repeat After Me: I’m Worthy of Writing My Book

Read that again and then say it aloud:

I’m worthy of writing my book.

Because, my darling author, you ARE. You are exactly who you need to be, right now, to write the book.

And any place where you feel… less than…

Is lying to you. You’re ready RIGHT NOW, just as you are.

And even better than that:

IF there are any pieces of you that need to grow (that’s a big IF, my darling author) you will grow, expand, and BECOME as you write the book. The process of writing your book will allow you to step INTO your bigger self and become even more worthy.

Don’t let anyone (including yourself) KEEP you from who you’re meant to be.

And YOU are meant to write a book. You don’t have to do it alone. A great way to get support – on your own terms – is through the Finally Write Your Book Course.

In the course, you receive:

  • Kim’s full “Story Path” System ($5000 value) this is the exact same PROVEN system that has helped authors JUST LIKE YOU write their books
  • Students-Only Facebook Community ($3750 value) where you can find your accountability buddy, access the group Q&A call, and have ongoing support
  • Monthly Group Q&A Call ($2000 value) so you have MY brain on your book — and hear from your fellow message-driven authors.
  • How to Take Author Headshots ($400 value) so that your readers can instantly connect with you.
  • About the Author Action Sheet ($500 value) so you can easily write your author bio for the book, your marketing, and speaking gigs!
  • Software Recommendations ($1000 value) so you know exactly what you need to write your book and don’t waste time “shopping” for programs.
  • CTA worksheet ($500 value) — so you can have your readers take actions (buying a course or getting on your list) without having your book read like a long-form sales letter OR leaving the “work with me” to be an afterthought.
  • And more!

In my free virtual training, “5 Proven Steps to Finally Write Your Book”, I go over how to get more writing done (without sacrifice), the #1 Mental Monster™ that keeps you stuck – THIS is the one that is currently tripping you up (and what to do about it), why you shouldn’t use your ‘signature talk’ as your book (and why not!), AND I walk you through my proven steps to writing your book.

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When Affirmations Backfire…

One of my mentors, Holly Doherty, always says:

“You can’t put an affirmation on a bleeding, broken soul and expect it to heal.”

And she’s RIGHT!

This wisdom applies to writing:

You can’t put an affirmation “I can write!” on a no-plan writing session (or book) and expect to be able to sit down and WRITE.

One of my early coaching clients had carved out every Saturday afternoon to write. Her husband took the kids, she cleared her schedule, and she had THREE glorious alone-time hours to write.

So WHY did she ever only send me three pages to review?

And WHY were they written 24-hours before our meeting?

Because she filled her WRITING time with activities that backfired:

  • 25-minute guided meditation to “set the space” for writing
  • Lighting her “writing candle”
  • Doing a cleansing ritual for her space
  • Reciting 134 writing affirmations…

And suddenly… all her time was gone!

Affirmations backfire when you use the ACT of the affirmation in place of actually WRITING.

Affirmations backfire when you use the ACT of the affirmation in place of actually WRITING. Click To Tweet

Do I think affirmations are baloney and all washed up?

Nope.

In fact, as an extra bonus when you join “Finally Write Your Book” you actually GET a weekly writing affirmation sent to your inbox every Friday. (I want it to be there for any authors who write over the weekends!)

A little somethin’ somethin’ to guide you for the next week. A dose of positivity and possibility that you can cling to when the process of writing gets tough.

I don’t promote it as a bonus, because, well, it’s NOT. It’s more the bow on top of the package – pretty but not NEEDED.

What you need to write your book is what you GET in the course:

  • Kim’s full “Story Path” System ($5000 value) this is the exact same PROVEN system that has helped authors JUST LIKE YOU write their books
  • Students-Only Facebook Community ($3750 value) where you can find your accountability buddy, access the group Q&A call, and have ongoing support
  • Monthly Group Q&A Call ($2000 value) so you have MY brain on your book — and hear from your fellow message-driven authors.
  • How to Take Author Headshots ($400 value) so that your readers can instantly connect with you.
  • About the Author Action Sheet ($500 value) so you can easily write your author bio for the book, your marketing, and speaking gigs!
  • Software Recommendations ($1000 value) so you know exactly what you need to write your book and don’t waste time “shopping” for programs.
  • CTA worksheet ($500 value) — so you can have your readers take actions (buying a course or getting on your list) without having your book read like a long-form sales letter OR leaving the “work with me” to be an afterthought.
  • And more!

Affirmations aren’t the make-or-break key to writing your book.

A proven system and guided support IS.

In my free virtual training, “5 Proven Steps to Finally Write Your Book”, I go over how to get more writing done (without sacrifice), the #1 Mental Monster™ that keeps you stuck (and what to do about it), why you shouldn’t use your ‘signature talk’ as your book (and why not!), AND I walk you through my proven steps to writing your book.

Watch It Here

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How Dogs Can Help with Loving Your Writing Process (without Shame)

This is Hank.

  • Hank loves snuggling his girl.
  • Running up and down the fence with the neighbor dogs.
  • Going for family stomps.
  • Standing outside at bedtime and barking – to let the world know he’s here. (Then he sleeps.)

Hank doesn’t think too much about what he loves. He snuggles his girl, every chance he gets. He waits for the neighbor dogs to call him over, then he runs. He waits by the back gate of the 4Runner, then gets in and goes for a stomp. Hank barks after he eats his dinner, not for very long, just so everything within earshot knows he’s a BIG dog and will FIERCELY protect his family, mostly, his girl.

Hank doesn’t feel any shame about the things he loves.

  • Hank really doesn’t care if someone thinks he’s “soft” or “a weenie” when a toddler is using him as a pillow to read her book.
  • Hank doesn’t care that the neighbor dog runs slower than him, he enjoys the air in his face and the dirt under his toes.
  • Hank doesn’t worry that going out on a stomp to sniff new things might expand his knowledge – including that he cannot outrun a deer.
  • Hank isn’t concerned that he MIGHT be bothering the neighborhood when he barks after dinner. He uses his voice to say, “I’m here. I’m the guard dog. It’s dark. I’m HERE.”

Be like Hank.

When you enjoy something (writing) do it without shame. ENJOY it.

When moving your body (hand, wrist, and fingers on the keyboard) is pleasurable, do it without shame. Enjoy the feelings and sounds of writing.

When you need a chance of pace to broaden your horizons, get in the car and GO. Enjoy it. Windows down.

And when it’s time to share your message, share your voice… DO IT. The world needs to know that YOU are here.

After all, your message matters.

P.S. If you’re ready to write your book — with all the pleasure you can — then it’s time to enroll in Finally Write Your Book. This is my PROVEN course that allows you to write at your own pace, with my support, to make this the year you share your message with the world.

Course price goes up in February 1.

Learn more and enroll.

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The #1 Certification You Need to Write Your Book

It’s really easy to think:

  • I need to take THIS class before I write my book.
  • I need THAT certification before I write my book.
  • I need MORE clients before I write my book.
  • I need THAT client result or testimonial before I write my book.

So here’s the #1 certification you DO need before you write your book:

Download it and fill out this permission slip and have it say:

[YOUR NAME] can write a book.

  • Frame it.
  • Make it beautiful.
  • Hang it on your wall.

And then look at it any time you forget – and think you need more training, certifications, or knowledge before you get started.

Now if you’re less worried about your knowledge for the CONTENT to write a book and more worried that you don’t know HOW to write a book – then you’re in luck!

Because doors open soon for Finally Write Your Book.

This is my PROVEN course that guides you through my 5-step process to go from idea to finished book – easily and without getting derailed or lost.

Inside the course, you’ll get:

  • Kim’s full “Story Path” System ($5000 value) this is the exact same PROVEN system that has helped authors JUST LIKE YOU write their books
  • Students-Only Facebook Community ($3750 value) where you can find your accountability buddy, access the group Q&A call, and have ongoing support
  • Monthly Group Q&A Call ($2000 value) so you have MY brain on your book — and hear from your fellow message-driven authors.
  • How to Take Author Headshots ($400 value) so that your readers can instantly connect with you.
  • About the Author Action Sheet ($500 value) so you can easily write your author bio for the book, your marketing, and speaking gigs!
  • Software Recommendations ($1000 value) so you know exactly what you need to write your book and don’t waste time “shopping” for programs.
  • CTA worksheet ($500 value) — so you can have your readers take actions (buying a course or getting on your list) without having your book read like a long-form sales letter OR leaving the “work with me” to be an afterthought.
  • And more!

Certifications and trainings aren’t the make-or-break key to writing your book.

A proven system and guided support IS.

In my free virtual training, “5 Proven Steps to Finally Write Your Book”, I go over how to get more writing done (without sacrifice), the #1 Mental Monster™ that keeps you stuck (and what to do about it), why you shouldn’t use your ‘signature talk’ as your book (and why not!), AND I walk you through my proven steps to writing your book.

Watch It Here

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