3 Steps to Overcome the Fear of Writing a Book

Writing a book can feel daunting. Here are three simple steps to overcome the fear of writing a book.

Here is a sneak peek of my guest post for COMPEL Pro Blog about how to start writing a book in three simple steps.

We see this complex project in front of us, and we feel paralyzed with fear and doubts. We don’t know where or how to start. Is there any roadmap for writing a book, a simple guide to get us started and navigate us through the process?

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3 Steps to Overcome the Fear of Writing a Book

The most important step before we even put pen to paper is to adjust our mindset. If fear and doubts are holding us back and making us procrastinate, then we need to take action by planning our work. 

Here are three simple steps to start writing our book and overcome the feelings of fear and blockage.

#1 Breaking the Bigger Goal of Writing a Book into Smaller Goals

Breaking our big goal of writing a book into smaller goals is a step that will reduce a lot of the tension and anxiety we face.

We can set small goals that are clear, achievable, measurable, and will help us track our progress. Here are a few examples of such goals:

• Define the audience of the book and their pain points and needs;
• Write a book overview;
• Define how the book will affect the readers and help them in their particular struggles;
• Collect all our notes and existing content relevant to the book;
• Write a chapter outline;
• Write the chapters;
• Prepare a book proposal if this is a non-fiction book;
• Revise the manuscript;
• Find beta readers;
• And the list goes on.

Read the rest of the post to learn more about the other ways to get unstuck in your writing at COMPEL Pro Blog.

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More Encouragement for Bloggers, Writers, and Creatives

If you need inspiration and encouragement as a writer and creative, I can recommend these selected books on the writing life and creativity. Check them out.

The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield

The Practice: Shipping Creative Work by Seth Godin

Do Your Art: A Manifesto on Rejecting Apathy to Bring Your Best to the World by Chad R. Allen  

Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott

Real Artists Don’t Starve: Timeless Strategies for Thriving in the New Creative Age by Jeff Goins

The Accidental Creative: How to Be Brilliant at a Moment’s Notice by Todd Henry

Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert

A Curious Mind: The Secret to a Bigger Life by Brian Grazer

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