Comments on: 5 most common obstacles to writing your book

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Thu, 11 May 2017 01:24:16 +0000

In reply to Nancy.

Great tip, Nancy!

Thanks.

Sandy

By: Nancy

Nancy — Wed, 10 May 2017 21:55:12 +0000

Really good points. I also try to have regular appointments for writing my own work, and I log my hours just as if I were working for someone else. That makes me less likely to say, “Oh, my book isn’t that important–I ought to just focus on my day job.”

By: Nancy

Nancy — Wed, 10 May 2017 21:53:54 +0000

In reply to Kate Hanley. I agree with both of you. I ask my clients planning to self-publish to write a book proposal, however rough their draft is, for two reasons. First, it forces them to think like a publisher--which is what they are! Second, it allows them to convey to others what the book is about. Your overview and chapter descriptions can help you write descriptive copy that hits all the important points. Your comparative books list can give you a clear sense of where your book fits in with others out there already, so you can distinguish yourself when you need to market your book.

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By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 02:18:03 +0000

In reply to Michael LaRocca.

It’s definitely hard to find the time and as you’ve noted Michael, if you aren’t really in love with it, maybe you shouldn’t make the time for it. Good point.

Sandy

By: Michael LaRocca

Michael LaRocca — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 15:20:22 +0000

The one I hear the most is the one you’ve put at the top. I’ve never heard it from myself, though. If you need to write that book because you can’t not write it, you always find the time. Otherwise, well, maybe you don’t really want to write the book after all. And that’s fine. To invest at least a year into a project, you’ve got to really be in love with it.

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 12:57:31 +0000

In reply to Janice Hayden. Thanks,Janice. It sounds like your obstacle is low energy, but that you know how to deal with it. That's important. Sandy

By: Janice Hayden

Janice Hayden — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 11:40:32 +0000

I write non fiction ebooks about spirits and the after life. I write to help people who are skeptical about spirits and the after life. I have inner peace now knowing that we don’t just die. I have thousands of photos of spirits and I use the photos in my ebooks. Sometimes I need time to rest. It is very intense to write my books. So I take a break and rest. I am starting to work on my third book shortly.

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 23:45:27 +0000

In reply to Sherrey Meyer.

I’m sorry it’s been so awful, Sherrey. I can completely understand that sense that there is no light at the end of the tunnel, but I’m so glad to hear that you are finally seeing one. Yay! I hope you don’t push yourself too hard going forward, though. Rehab is going to take energy and you’ll need to recharge, so make sure you’re kind to yourself!

Sandy

By: Sherrey Meyer

Sherrey Meyer — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 23:22:45 +0000

In reply to Sandra Beckwith. Sandra, I agree with your suggestions and had considered something similar. However, it is always helpful to hear someone else weigh in on your proposed methodology. It is my hope that rehab will offer me improved strength, not only physically but mentally, to proceed in such a way the occasional post/newsletter will work out. This has been a year of feeling as if nothing would ever improve, and yesterday's appointment shed hope on an ever-dimming lifestyle. Thanks for your input and your blog!