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What it takes to write a book

The hardest part of a writer's job is sitting down to do the work. Writing happens in three phases.

Beginning: You have to decide what you're going to write and how you're going to write it.
Staying motivated: You will face self-doubt and overwhelm. Planning ahead will ensure you won't quit when the obstacles come.
Finishing: Nobody cares if you almost wrote a book. They want to read what you actually finished.

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Ridiculously Simple Steps for Writing a Book

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