From “Too Busy” to Published Author: The Truth About Writing Your Book β°
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“I don’t have time to write a book.”
Let’s be honest – if you’re like most successful coaches and consultants, youβre wearing a lot of hats. Between client meetings, business development, and actually delivering results, the idea of spending years writing a book seems impossible.
π The Time Myth: What Most People Get Wrong
Most people think writing a book means:
β’ Spending hours alone with a laptop
β’ Writing every single day
β’ Endless rounds of editing
β’ Years of dedication
β’ Putting their business on hold
No wonder so many experts never share their knowledge in a book. Who has time for all that?
π‘ The Reality Check: The 90-Day Truth
Here’s what might surprise you: Most business books don’t take years to create. In fact, many successful expert authors complete their books in just 90 days.
How? They’re not writing – they’re talking.
π Your Expertise in Action: It’s Already Happening
You probably:
β’ Run client meetings
β’ Give presentations
β’ Lead workshops
β’ Answer questions
β’ Share success stories
β’ Explain your methods
Guess what? That’s your book content, happening naturally every day.
πΊοΈ The Smart Expert’s Publishing Timeline
Here’s what a realistic book timeline looks like:
β’ Weeks 1-2: Outline and strategy
β’ Weeks 3-6: Content conversations
β’ Weeks 7-8: Professional editing
β’ Weeks 9-10: Review and refinement
β’ Weeks 11-12: Design and publishing
Total time investment for you? About 12 hours spread over three months.
βοΈ Time Investment Comparison
Compare that to:
β’ One networking event: 3-4 hours
β’ Writing proposals: 5-10 hours per month
β’ Social media management: 5-8 hours per month
β’ Cold calling: 10-15 hours per month
Your book works for you forever. Those other activities? They stop working the moment you stop doing them.
π The Hidden Time Savings
Think about what happens after your book is published:
β’ Less time explaining your process
β’ Better client conversions
β’ Faster sales meetings
β’ Better qualified leads
β’ Automatic credibility
π¬ Real Stories, Real Timelines
Meet Tom, a business strategist:
“I thought writing a book would kill my schedule. Instead, I spent six hours in guided conversations, and my editor turned those into chapters. Three months later, I had a book that’s now bringing me better clients than a year of networking ever did.”
π§ The Smart Way to Create Content
Instead of adding more to your schedule, we capture what you’re already doing:
β’ Turn client questions into chapters
β’ Transform presentations into content
β’ Convert case studies into stories
β’ Use your natural expertise
β‘ Time-Saving Technology
Modern publishing uses tools like:
β’ Voice recording apps
β’ Transcription software
β’ Professional editors
β’ Design templates
β’ Publishing platforms
π The Real Cost of Waiting
Every month without your book means:
β’ Missed speaking opportunities
β’ Lost media exposure
β’ Fewer high-value clients
β’ Continued time waste on low-value activities
β’ Other experts claiming your space
π― The Next 90 Days
Picture this:
β’ Month 1: Share your knowledge in comfortable conversations
β’ Month 2: Review and refine your message
β’ Month 3: See your book come to life
β The Only Question That Matters
Instead of asking “Do I have time to write a book?” ask yourself:
“Can I spare 12 hours over the next 90 days to become a published author?”
That’s about the same time you’d spend binge-watching a season of your favorite show.
The real question is: What’s another year of being “too busy” costing your business?
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