the real key to finishing your book

One of my all-time favorite quotes about what it really takes to finish a book is from my client Kelli Thompson (author of Closing the Confidence Gap):

“Consistency isn’t sexy, but it works.”

When Kelli was in my Secrets of Storytelling Mastermind, I watched her be amazingly consistent. 

She showed up for every class.

She submitted her writing on time every month. 

She set writing appointments on her calendar and showed up for them every week. 

And she started, finished and published her book in about 15 months. 

Consistency isn’t sexy, but it works.

If you’re struggling to finish your book, take a moment to slow down and be honest with yourself: 

Are you showing up for your book consistently? 

If you’re not, what would it take to do that? 

Maybe you need to reach out to a writing buddy and schedule a weekly Zoom date to write together. 

Maybe you need to ask a friend or family member to be your accountability partner, and you’ll commit to emailing them a certain number of words each week. 

(Maybe you need to hire a writing coach!)

Whatever that little voice in you is asking for, give it to yourself. Give yourself the support you need to keep writing, be consistent, and get your book done. 

I’m cheering you on every step of the way.