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.

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