Why Write?
January 19th, 2012In 2010, I co-authored the book How to Bring Your Book to Life This Year with my business partner Andrea Costantine.
Ever since, it has been my passion to assist and aspiring authors to bring their book idea to print and beyond. I myself plan to publish two books this year!
I often coach and mentor those who are writing books.
Last year I wrote an email to a good friend of mine Rick Fess. He and I are writing accountability partners.
I wanted to let him know why I thought he should complete his book.
Although I wrote these words for Rick, I believe they apply to many aspiring writers, and I wanted to share those words with you to hopefully inspire you to complete your book.
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I can tell you it is good enough.
I can tell you without reading it.
I can tell you that because your words have divine purpose.
The world needs to read them.
Do not let a little voice or someone else’s voice take you off track.
Your words will touch people in a profound way, but only if you speak them publicly.
Once you complete your book, begin to dream and plan about reaching out to people to speak about what you have written.
This may be on the radio, television, internet, to live groups or any other way you can imagine of spreading your message.
You are only being called to write this book because it is needed.
If you stop in any way, you will not touch as many people.
The people are waiting.
Do not rush, but proceed with full knowledge and confidence that it is what you are here to do.
If you ever have any doubt, just read this again and it will remind you why you write…
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So, pick up your pen and paper, your recording device or begin typing!
I recently read the book the War of Art by Steven Pressfield. He shared much wisdom about how to break through blocks and win your inner creative battles. I love the following quote from the book:
“There’s a secret that real writers know that wannbe writers don’t, and that secret is this: It’s not the writing part that’s hard. What’s hard is sitting down to write.”
If you have a dream of writing a book, make that dream come true this year! Take one step at a time. Carve out time and space in your life for your ideas to flow onto the page.
If you need inspiration, coaching or advice, be sure to visit my other website, Self-Publishing Experts. The site is full of free resources and suggestions. Every Friday there is a new author interview to learn from others who have gone before you!
Let Andrea or I know if you need help. I look forward to celebrating your dream come true! Please comment and share if you have a book in the works! And let others know about our services in case they need a nudge, a guiding hand or a kick in the butt!
Happy writing!

























