Sooner or later your book needs to be published.
Scary!
How do you get rid of the fear of publishing your work?
The simple answer is you don't.
ALL authors are riddled with fear and self-doubt.
If you’re a member of my Write That Book community you'll know it’s one of the most common subjects, ‘Am I good enough?’
You are, by the way.
I wonder how many books are still hidden on hard drives or trapped in notebooks, because the brilliant author didn't have the courage to publish?
I know of several would be authors, who have been writing their book for over 20 years and still they're tweaking. Waiting for it to be just right.
It's bonkers. But the truth is, to some degree, we all do it. Whether it's a delay of a day, a week, a month or a year, everyone is guilty.
There is one sure-fire way to make sure you press the publish button.
Announce your publication date
The second you say that your book will be published (on a certain date), you’re committed to making sure you achieve that target.
When it is out in the world, then it means it's real.
Tell your friends and family and
anyone else that will listen.
You'll stay up late and wake up early.
You'll turn down invitations for a lazy lunch, choosing instead to edit your work.
You’ll forget you own a telly!
And you’ll write that book.
What's your publication date?
It doesn't matter if it's a month from now or a year.
You need one, otherwise you'll be reading this message a year from now still looking for the confidence to push the publish button.
As soon as you commit you make it a must.
Write That Book!
