Write Your Book Podcast

How do you know if you should write a book about your idea? Is there enough to the idea? What steps should you take? I answer this question and give some practical steps to follow. I highly recommend a coaching call as well as I know it provides clarity and focus to the writing process. For more info, go to storycrafting.net/focus.   Thanks for listening. You can reach me at jimwoodswrites@gmail.c...

Not happy with your book? Do you even hate it? That's okay. That's actually really normal. In today's episode I tell you why this is not a bad thing. If you're stuck, feel free to get a copy of The Storyfixer  Sheet at storycrafting.net/storyfixersheet . Thanks for listening.  

Struggling with your writing? You might have a focus problem. Maybe you are distracted. In today's podcast, I share my own struggles with focus and distraction as well as how I handle them.   If you'd like some help with your writing, check out storycrafting.net/finish  Thanks for listening. 

Revisit your past to figure out what steps you can take today to finish. In today's podcast, I share my own personal story about how I used this mindset to make the right decision to keep moving forward. Wherever you are today, know you can finish your book. And I'd like to help. www.storycrafting.net/finish Thanks for listening.

We are all driven by fear or reward. In some cases, we might even be driven by both. Today's episode is all about how you can use these mindsets to help you finish your book.  If you need any help, check out storycrafting.net/finish .  Thanks for listening. 

Are you frustrated? Maybe even thinking about quitting? Questioning everything? Here are 4 simple questions you can ask that can help guide you.  If you would like some support, I'd love to help: jimwoodswrites@gmail.com Thanks for listening.

The little things you do everyday can completely change your day. So why not set yourself up to win? This can look very different for each person. Whether you work in an office, you're self employed or you're a stay-at-home parent, you can take small intentional steps to make the most out of your writing time.  If you'd like some additional support just contact me jimwoodswrites@gmail.com Thanks f...

First comes comparison, then envy and jealousy and feeling bad about your progress as a writer. That's how it works for me at least. In today's podcast I am brutally honest as I share one of my struggles.  Thanks for listening. If you'd like to contact me, you can at Jimwoodswrites@gmail.com  

As you're writing your book, you can erode your confidence by questioning yourself. I share some ways we do this by doing too much research or having too many influences. If you need some additional clarity, I mention how Morning Pages by Julia Cameron is a fantastic way to help you guide yourself.  https://amzn.to/2KlQtUs  (affiliate link) Thanks for listening.

Common barriers such as shame, guilt, resistance and other forms of baggage will attack you as you get closer to the finishing your book.  If you would like any help with your book, please feel free to contact me jimwoodswrites@gmail.com Thanks for listening. 

There are different seasons each writer goes through when writing a book. So... which writing season are you in?  For support or encouragement with your writing, visit www.storycrafting.net/finish Thanks for listening. 

What if we think wrong about bravery? What if bravery isn't as glamorous as we think it is? In today's episode, I share what bravery really looks like.  Need some support? Check out Storycrafting.net/finish Thanks for listening.  Feel free to contact me jimwoodswrites@gmail.com

Struggle with getting stuck while writing your book or losing your way? The answer is to give yourself extra clarity. I share some examples of things that I am doing right now to give myself extra clarity as I write and edit.  If you'd like some extra support, email me at jimwoodswrites@gmail.com Thanks for listening.

Today's episode is all about recognizing the annoying inner critic and then what you can do about it. I'd love your input as well, feel free to drop me a line about how you handle your inner critic: jimwoodswrites@gmail.com Thanks for listening. 

As writers and creators we rarely take the time to celebrate our accomplishments, so today on the 50th episode of the Finish Your Book Podcast I share why it is important to celebrate even the small victories. I sincerely hope this episode encourages you as you continue to work on your book.  As always, thanks for listening. It's been an awesome first 50 episodes.  If you have any feedback, I'd lo...

As writers, we often have secret rules that we believe about writing. In today's podcast I debunk some of the myths that I have in my mind about writing and share some of the common signs that something is a secret rule.    If you would like to chat more about writing, drop me a line at jimwoodswrites@gmail.com   Thanks for listening. 

Writers, if you want an audience to read your book, it's time to get started using video. I know this sounds scary if you're an introverted writer, but it doesn't have to be that way. In today's podcast I give you some simple actionable steps to take so you can start making videos.  If you want any help or support, contact me jimwoodswrites@gmail.com Thanks for listening.

What if you could get paid to write your book? Sounds a little too good to be true, right? It's not. You can absolutely get paid to write your book using a website called  www. Medium.com. If you'd like more info about how you can do this, feel free to contact me at jimwoodswrites@gmail.com Thanks for listening. 

You'll likely experience shifts of momentum during the editing and revision process with your book. That's the topic of today's podcast. If you're being challenged while editing your book, this episode will greatly encourage you.  If you'd like some support for your writing, contact me jimwoodswrites@gmail.com  and I'll do whatever I can to help.  Thanks for listening!

Editing your book is a lot like cleaning your house. I break it down step-by-step in today's episode and provide some practical tools to help you out such as the Storyfixer Sheet. You can get yours for free here: storycrafting.net/storyfixersheet Thanks for listening!   Feel free to contact me: jimwoodswrites@gmail.com

You know the song "Baby Shark." You probably even have it stuck in your head now just reading this. But there is an important lesson from this song. I also share how your book is just like ice cream. I hope you really enjoy this fun episode. If you'd like to contact me, just email jimwoodswrites@gmail.com   Thanks for listening!

Writer's Guilt. It's something many writers have at times and today's podcast is all about what you can do about it.  If you need some support or help, feel free to contact me jimwoodswrites@gmail.com Thanks for listening!

It is important to connect with other authors for support, friendship, your book launch and much more. In today's episode, I break down some of the ways you can reach out to other authors.  If you'd like some help with your book, contact me at jimwoodswrites@gmail.com Thanks for listening.

On today's podcast, I talk about one of my all-time favorite tools that I use to help me finish my book: Do The Work by Steven Pressfield. It's a practical, helpful, motivational book that takes you step-by-step through the creative process. I share a few highlights from the book as well as sharing some of Steve's amazing story.  You can pick up a copy of the book here:  https://amzn.to/2UTzv0l (T...

There is one common writing myth that you'll see all the time, and on today's podcast, I'll debunk it. It always helps to play to your strengths and use data to take the guesswork out of writing.  If you'd like to get in touch with me, I'd love to hear from you: jimwoodswrites@gmail.com Thanks for listening!