Have you ever wondered how Stephen King manages to write and publish so many incredibly long and successful bestselling novels? Wish you could do the same? It’s not magic—it’s discipline and cultivating the right habits. Today, dear happy writer, we’ll learn how to become more productive writers by studying the writing habits of famous authors. We’ll peek into the daily routines of prolific authors and uncover the secrets to their creativity, productivity, and enjoyable writing sessions.

Whether you’re constantly struggling with a hectic schedule or the occasional, frustrating experience of writer’s block, you can easily borrow these habits from successful authors and apply them to your life. Let the masters inspire you and teach you how to become a more productive writer.

If you prefer the video version, check out the YouTube video below to learn from the writing habits of famous authors.

Consistency from daily word count goals

We’re starting the journey into the writing habits of famous authors with my favorite author—Stephen King. I love his writing style and how he brilliantly portrays the complexities of human psychology in his many, many novels. But what’s his secret for being so incredibly productive?

Consistency!

With novels like The Stand, It, and Under the Dome (my favorite Stephen King book)—all longer than 1,000 pages—consistent writing is absolutely crucial. Such massive projects demand dedication, consistent work, and a commitment to keep going until you reach the finish line.

Stephen King writes 2000 words (or 6 pages) per day, every single day. He makes no exceptions, not even on Christmas Day or on his birthday. Here’s the perfect role model to follow if you want to have a successful writing career!

I’m not saying you have to write 2000 words a day. What I am saying is that it’s helpful to be consistent in your writing, even if you can only write 200 words a day. Just keep the momentum going so you can move closer to your goal of writing a book!

I know that compared to Stephen King, many writers have far less time to dedicate to writing. A full-time job, family commitments, or health concerns make it challenging to spend several hours per day writing. But maybe you can spare 15-30 minutes per day? These small writing sessions will compound over time, and bit by bit, day by day, your manuscript will grow into that full-length novel you’ve been dreaming of writing.

The key is showing up regularly.

Writing inspiration from a change in scenery

Who doesn’t love a nice, long, relaxing bath? It’s a great way to unwind and clear your mind after a stressful day. And you know what happens when you clear your mind? You make space for new ideas! That’s what helped Agatha Chriestie come up with the intricate plots of her novels. Agatha Chriestie often got new ideas for her novels from taking a bath or washing dishes. Both activities have a meditative effect on the mind, enhancing the flow of creative ideas.

Which is the weirdest place you’ve come up with ideas for your novel? Here are some more examples from other prolific authors:

• A graveyard – A bit creepy, I know. But it seemed to work for Marry Shelley, who got her inspiration for her famous novel Frankenstein during her walks through graveyards.
• A train – I can’t imagine a world without Harry Potter and all the other beloved characters from the Harry Potter novels. And it all started on a delayed train, where J. K. Rowling sketched her first ideas for the book that would eventually fill the hearts of so many children and adults. Who wouldn’t love to have that kind of inspiration? Did you just switch tabs to book a train ride? I hope it works for you!
• A castle – It was a castle in Scotland that helped inspire some of the settings in Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
• A prison cell – If you were in prison, what would you do with all that time on your hands? Miguel de Cervantes made excellent use of his prison time, beginning to write Don Quixote.

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From a hot bath to a bone-chilling graveyard—inspiration may strike at any moment, any place! Have you tried any of these locations? Hopefully not the prison… But the others seem like good places to visit for some inspiration for your novels. Off you go, and don’t forget your notebook!

Productivity from outlining like a master

Okay! I know this one is a bit controversial and that some pantsers have very strong opinions about plotting. But so do plotters, and they swear by it. It’s worth giving it a try, but ultimately, choose the path that feels right for you.

Here’s the fun thing about the internet—you can easily find out the daily routines and writing habits of famous authors. Read about their practices, learn what makes them successful, and then model them.

John Grisham is an extremely successful author of legal thrillers, captivating millions of readers worldwide with bestselling novels like The Firm, The Client, The Pelican Brief, and many others. I wouldn’t mind achieving even a fraction of his success!

John Grisham relies heavily on outlines to keep his story on track. In fact, he mentions he prepares comprehensive 40-50 page outlines to have a good idea of where the story is going before he even starts writing.

An outline of 40 or 50 pages! That’s a lot of advance preparation! But does it work? Considering how successful he is, I’d say yes… Many other successful authors also rely on outlines, using them to shape their books, either in the form of a detailed roadmap or a shorter summary containing the main plot points. Give it a shot and see if outlining works for you.

Efficiency from writing sprints

We’ve talked about writing sprints before, and we’ll talk about them again because they’re a fantastic tool in a writer’s arsenal. They significantly increase your writing efficiency, allowing you to write more quickly.

The English novelist, Anthony Trollope, used writing sprints as a key component to his writing process, his impressive list of publications being all the proof we need of just how effective writing sprints can be. His approach to writing sprints was simple, but highly effective—writing in 15-minute intervals, with a target word count of 250 words for each interval. He dedicated three hours a day to this process, so if you do the math, it adds up to an impressive 3000 words a day.

Talk about efficiency! Wouldn’t you love to be able to write 3000 words a day and have one novel written in one month? Of course, we’re not all able to write 250 words in 15 minutes, but maybe some of us, slower writers (even with the sprinting) can get 250 words in 30 minutes. That’s still progress!

Short, focused bursts of creativity allow us to fully immerse in our novel, enabling us to write as much as we possibly can at maximum speed during a short period of time. Writing sprints also reduce the pressure of having to write an entire novel, keeping us focused on this writing session. And then the next one, and the next one… until the entire book is written. So writing sprints are a key ingredient to becoming a more efficient writer, all while having fun sprinting through the pages.

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If you need help tracking your writing sprints and word count progress for your book, I have a Google Sheet Word Count Tracker that you can download for free and never lose track of your book progress again.

Work ethic from discipline and daily routine

Some writers resist discipline, thinking that it’s too restrictive, but it’s actually a crucial component of the successful career of many creatives. Talent alone isn’t enough. Many leading artists and writers attribute their achievements to their self-imposed discipline of doing the work, no matter what.

Nora Roberts credits a significant portion of her remarkable success in the publishing world to her unshakable discipline and strong work ethic. Over her long writing career, Nora Roberts published nearly 250 books under two different pen names (Nora Roberts and J. D. Robb), publishing about four books a year. She essentially juggles two writing careers, so if you want to learn how to be an exceptionally prolific author, I’d say there’s no better role model.

How is Nora Roberts so prolific? She has the discipline to sit in front of her computer and write for six to eight hours every day. And she even finds some time to write when she’s on vacation. Now that’s dedication!

Nora Roberts’s work ethic is absolutely impressive, but I realize that it’s a level of commitment that not every writer can match. Writing for six to eight hours feels completely unattainable when you work a full-time job, have a family to take care of, the dogs are begging you to take them out for a walk, and you still have to sleep and take care of your health. And please do prioritize your health, because achieving anything else on the list depends on you being well and healthy.

How can we achieve success like Nora Roberts? That depends on your personal circumstances. If you’re a full-time author, you can definitely try Nora Roberts’ writing routine. Try to cultivate a daily writing habit of six to eight hours if you can focus for that long.

Even with a busy schedule, you can still strive for strong self-discipline, adapting Nora Roberts’ work ethic to your own life. Just one hour a day, every day, dedicated solely to writing and free from distractions, can have a huge impact on your progress. Consistency and dedication are key to a successful writing career. It’s up to you how you tailor them into your own schedule and make them work for you.

Focus from chaos

And now, let’s get back to the magical world of Harry Potter! It takes an incredible amount of imagination and focus to write such a fascinating wizarding world that makes you want to be part of it. So you’d think one would have to be locked away in solitary confinement to bring this world to life.

Turns out isolation isn’t a necessary component for crafting amazing stories. J. K. Rowling wrote the first three books in the Harry Potter series in bustling cafés, proving that you can focus and connect with your muse even in the most chaotic environments. She probably would have continued writing from cafés if fame hadn’t gotten in the way! With the Harry Potter books becoming famous and her fans recognizing her everywhere she went, writing from cafés became counterproductive, leading her to find quieter writing places.

We were talking earlier about the importance of being consistent for a successful writing career. In this day and age, distractions are practically everywhere, conspiring to interfere with our focused writing sessions. Finding a way to write—even with all the noise and distraction of a café—will help you stay consistent in your writing.

J. K. Rowling’s inspiring journey shows us that a writer’s success doesn’t come from finding the ideal, quiet environment for writing. It comes from cultivating the discipline to write effectively regardless of your surroundings, proving that the ability to write anywhere is paramount to success. If she was able to create an entire magical world in the middle of a noisy café, then surely we could also find the focus we need to create our own captivating worlds and characters.

This post was all about the writing habits of famous authors. If you enjoyed it, you might also enjoy this post:

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Now it’s your turn. Let me know in the comments which famous author-inspired writing habits you incorporate into your own writing.

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Have you ever stared at a blank page, waiting for inspiration to strike, only to find yourself two hours later in front of the same blank page? Have you ever wondered where authors get their creative inspiration? Wondering how to get book ideas? Fear not, dear happy writer! In this post, we’re diving into the many sources of creative inspiration so you will never run out of ideas and have a long and happy writing career.

In this post, I will share with you some of the best places where I get my writing inspiration, as well as other sources of creative inspiration that authors have been using for crafting their stories. I hope some of these ideas will inspire you and will ignite your own creativity to help you turn your next big idea into a bestselling novel.

If you prefer the video version, check out the YouTube video below for fun tips on how to get book ideas.

Book ideas from observing the world

The world can be a great source of inspiration for your novel. By becoming a keen observer of the people you meet and the places you visit, and taking a minute to reflect on the events you’ve experienced in your life, you’re practically set for life. Ideas will come flooding into your brain. You just have to pay attention.

Characters based on real-world people

Think about that annoying colleague of yours who belittles you on every occasion, or the selfless friend who is always there for everyone, no matter what. How about that adventurous friend of yours who travels all over the world and is fearlessly experiencing all the world has to offer? Could they be a source of inspiration for your characters? Of course they can!

If you’re thinking that you can’t describe a character exactly like the irritating guy from your office because they would know you’re talking about them, you’re right. And it would probably make your work environment a bit uncomfortable… But you can still use them as a source of inspiration for your character. You don’t have to give them the exact same traits. They can be similar ones. Just make sure you don’t use their name. That would make it pretty obvious…

You know what I like about creating fictional characters? I’m in charge of what happens to them. So, both the good guys and the bad guys get the ending they truly deserve. At least in the fictional world… This is one of the reasons I love Stephen King’s books so much—people always get what they deserve in the end.

Settings based on real-world places

You can get inspiration for your settings from something as small as the coffee shop you regularly visit or as grand as the Grand Canyon or as remote as the Island of Rapa Nui. Take a good look at the places you visit, observe the little details, take notes and use them as the basis of your settings. Do you like the floral motifs used to decorate your favorite cafe? Use that and add your own spin to it. If you like it, your readers will probably like it, too.

Have you ever taken a trip to one of our world’s most breathtaking natural wonders? If you did, it’s very likely you will remember even the smallest details many years later. Don’t let these incredible memories fade away. Capture them into words, and give others the chance to enjoy those locations through your beautifully crafted prose. Let your stories bring those places to life!

Using Google Maps for Your Writing Research

Are you worried because you haven’t traveled anywhere outside your hometown? Do not worry, dear happy writer, I’ve got you covered. Or, more accurately, Google Maps has you covered.

The level of detail you can uncover with Google Maps of any location is absolutely incredible. You can explore remote areas and take virtual road trips, all from the comfort of your home. Does it match the experience of being there in person? No, but it’s still a fantastic tool for research and can take you exactly where your story needs to go. Not to mention it’s a lot cheaper than going there in person!

A few years ago, I went on my dream trip to the island of Rapa Nui (Easter Island). I had dreamt of visiting the island and seeing the famous moai statues ever since I was a child. It was the best holiday of my life, and the island, with all of its fascinating history and culture, became the inspiration for my first novel.

Book ideas from history and mythology

History and myths are treasure troves of ideas. Many famous novels are based on historical events. Some examples include Gone with the Wind (Margaret Mitchell), Pompeii (Robert Harris), I was Anastasia (Ariel Lawhon), and The Accidental Empress (Allison Pataki), each bringing historical events and characters to life from a fresh perspective—proof that history is a goldmine for storytelling!

You don’t enjoy reading history, but prefer myths and legends instead? No problem! There are lots of interesting fantasy novels rooted in myths and legends.

How about retelling your favorite myth from a different perspective? Give it a spin to fit your own view of the events, or how you wished it had happened.

Reimagine the popular myths and legends the way you’ve always wished they had happened. You could tweak the personalities of your main characters or place them in a completely different setting. You can even magically transport them to the modern world and see how they react in such an unfamiliar environment. Or maybe they’ve been living in the modern world all along, and you’re retelling the legend with a fresh, contemporary twist.

The possibilities are endless—transform these timeless tales and share your own version with the world!

Playful “what if” questions

What if your puppy turned into a superhero who fought villains at night? What if every time you got out of the metro at a stop, you entered an alternate universe? What if you woke up one day and everyone around you was replaced by a robot that looked exactly like them?

This is such a fun game to play! There are countless “what if” scenarios that you can come up with. All of them could be the plot of your next best-selling novel. And it’s guaranteed to never run out of ideas. Just keep imagining “what if” and make it fun. Try to make the scenarios as ridiculous and strange as possible. Experiment with the craziest ideas and see which one sparks the most excitement for you. You’ve probably just found the topic of your next novel.

I think that Neil Gaiman is a brilliant author who excels at this game. I love the worlds and characters he creates in his stories by imagining “what if” and letting that weird scenario play out. What if a shooting star turned out to be a girl, like in Stardust? What if an angel and a demon became friends, like in Good Omens? What if a family of ghosts adopts a boy, like in The Graveyard Book? See! Isn’t this fun to play?

Do you want even more fun “WHAT IF” ideas? I’ve created a free document packed with playful characters and exciting scenarios to spark your imagination! You can even mix and match some of them to make the “WHAT IF” game even more fun. Download it using this link and let your imagination lead the way!

Now it’s your turn. Let me know in the comments the most fun “what if” you came up with. And then start writing the story.

How to get book ideas from past experiences

Your life is way more interesting than you think. We sometimes think we live boring lives, but if we take a closer look at the events of our lives, there’s plenty of material there to write a few books.

I’m not saying you’re going to write a Harry Potter book based on your school years. But who knows, maybe you do live in a secret wizarding world and went to a school for wizards. How cool would that be?!

Even the rest of us, muggles as we are, we can also find inspiration from our own experiences.

Think of the happiest day of your life. What led to achieving that happiness? Can you take the lessons you learned along the way, add some fictional elements, and transform your own journey into a hero’s journey? After all, you are the hero of your epic story.

By analyzing the highs and lows of your life, sprinkling in a little imagination and a few “what ifs”, you can transform it into a fascinating story of friendship, survival, romance, or even comedy. It all depends on the perspective from which you chose to view and tell your story. Your life isn’t just a series of events—it’s a goldmine of inspiration waiting for you to share all that beauty with the world!

Book inspiration from other stories

“There is no such thing as a new idea. It is impossible. We simply take a lot of old ideas and put them into a sort of mental kaleidoscope. We give them a turn and they make new and curious combinations.” — Mark Twain

You have this idea about a boy who discovers he’s a wizard, and it’s so exciting! You want to tell his story as he gets acquainted with this new world, the friendships he forms, and all the lessons he learns along the way. But then you do a bit of research and realize the story has already been told, and it’s one of the best-selling books of all time. So what do you do then? Give up because someone already wrote that story? NO!

The story hasn’t been told from your perspective, using your views on life and your added imagination. Your upcoming wizard doesn’t have to play quidditch, take potions classes, or fight Voldemort. Your own wizarding world is bursting with possibilities—countless adventures to embark on, lessons to master, and enemies to fight. Explore all the options, unleash your imagination and craft a fantasy story of your own.

Just because an idea for the book is similar to another book, movie, or TV show, it doesn’t mean the story will be the same. Of course, you shouldn’t copy the idea and write something that is almost identical to the original one. That’s plagiarism, and it’s a big NO-NO! Instead, craft a story that’s uniquely yours—infuse it with your own twist, create a world brimming with wonder, and bring characters to life that you’re excited to share with your readers.

Be authentic. Be yourself and bring your own ideas, quirks, and worldviews into your story. Make it a story worth telling!

Book ideas based on your dreams

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I have hilarious dreams at night. In fact, they’re so funny that I sometimes wake up in the middle of the night, laughing out loud because of the ridiculous dreams I just had! So if I ever want to add comedy to my books, I have plenty of ideas to use.

It doesn’t have to be funny dreams, though. It can be any dream you’ve had that you stuck with you. In dreams, we find ourselves visiting new worlds, doing things we normally wouldn’t have the courage to do in real life, and interacting with fascinating people (and even animals).

Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night thinking, “This dream would be a good idea for my next novel.” But by the time you wake up in the morning, you just can’t remember what it was? Keeping a notepad and a pen on your nightstand might solve this issue. When you have a dream that’s worth remembering, take your notepad and quickly write down the main idea. You’ll be so happy when you wake up in the morning and find there, right next to you, the idea for your next brilliant novel.

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Have you been struggling to figure out how to write a book with a full-time job? So many of us say that we would love to write a book. But life, work, and many other obstacles often get in the way. Or maybe we let them get in the way because we’re scared to start. We’re scared of doing something new; we’re afraid of criticism, of failure, so we keep putting it off indefinitely. But if you overcome that fear, it is possible, dear happy writer, to write a book while working a full-time job.

In this post, I will share with you some tips that helped me write my first novel while working a full-time job. I hope you find some of these tips helpful, and I hope you will succeed in writing the book of your dreams.

If you prefer the video version, check out the YouTube video below for tips on writing your book with a busy schedule.

Find the time to write a book with a full-time job

If you want to write a book, the first thing you need is to find the time to write it. And when you’re busy with a full-time job, and adding to that the commute time, the time you spend with your family, and all the house chores, not to mention you also need a few good hours to sleep, it feels like you’re already using more than the available 24 hours in a day.

So, then how do people do it?! How can anyone manage to find the time to write a book when working a full-time job? Here are a few things you can try.

Short writing sessions every day

Writing for half an hour per day is all you need. If you’re consistent and write every day, even if it’s just a few hundred words per day, you will get to the finish line. Day by day, the words add up, and with just a few hundred words per day, in less than a year, you can have a book written by you.

Isn’t it exciting to imagine yourself holding your own novel in your hands?!

But to do that, you have to get that half an hour. It’s not a long period of time, so hopefully it doesn’t feel overwhelming. But where do you find that spare half an hour?

Any chance you could reduce the amount of time you spend in front of the TV or watching Netflix or some funny cat videos on YouTube? Yes, I love them too! But the funny cats, dogs, and other animals can wait until after your writing session.

Maybe you’re already not doing any of these activities, and you wonder what else can I skip?

Since we’re only talking about half an hour, do you think you could set up your alarm clock just half an hour earlier in the morning (for early birds) or go to sleep half an hour later (all you night owls out there that I envy)? Do you think you could find some spare 30 minutes early in the day before going to work, or late at night after you’re done with all your other housework and everybody else in your household has gone to bed? That can be your quiet writing time. But sleep is important, so you shouldn’t deprive yourself of sleep.

If mornings and evenings are not an option, then how about your lunch break? Can you skip lunch or eat while working? That could also give you the half an hour you need to write.

If none of the above work, there’s also your commute time. No, I’m not suggesting you take out your laptop and write while you’re driving! But you could use dictation apps and dictate the book into your phone and transcribe it at a later time. Many authors use dictation to speed up the writing process, and it might work for you, too. And if you use public transport for your commute, then you can take out your laptop, or tablet, or even your phone, and write.

When I wrote my first novel, most of my writing sessions were in the early mornings. The first thing I did in the morning was to write in my novel. When I started my day writing, I felt much more relaxed through the day because I gave myself that half an hour (or an hour sometimes) every morning to expand my creativity. That helped me be more creative throughout the entire day and brought creativity to my job as well.

Let me know in the comments what your preferred writing time is. Do you prefer writing in the morning, in the evening, or on weekends?

Writing marathon on a weekend

I was going to suggest here writing the full weekend, but I realize there might also be some other things people need to get done on a weekend. So you can still go about your weekend plans, but maybe you can take one day per weekend or every two weekends to write. A writing marathon!

When you dedicate a full day to writing, you can advance your writing more than you expect. That’s because you’re immersed in your book for a whole day, and that can put you in a flow state. Ideas come faster when you’re spending all that time in the world of your book without interruptions.

If you think your will alone will not keep you writing for a whole day, try a writing challenge. I tried a 10K writing challenge several times, and the challenge always helped me to push myself towards achieving the goal of writing ten thousand words in a day. It’s an added motivation to push yourself to write more. I never actually managed to write ten thousand words in a day, but the idea of challenging yourself to get to 10K keeps you focused, and makes you push yourself harder to finish it.

If you don’t get to 10K, it’s okay! You still made huge progress in writing your book, and you’re several thousand words closer to the finish line. Well done!

Writing sprints (Pomodoro technique)

Writing sprints go hand in hand with the idea of not editing while you write. We’re slower in writing when we stop to edit each sentence we’ve written to make it sound better. But editing while you write might slow down your writing.

Some people prefer to edit while they write, so it’s up to you to decide how you want to proceed with your writing. But if you want to finish writing your book fast, it might be better to focus on finishing your first draft first, and when it’s done, you can do all the edits you want.

If you want to write fast, writing springs are your best friends. Whether you’re trying the short daily sessions or binge writing on a weekend, using writing sprints will increase your output. Not only will you write more during your writing sessions, but you’ll also be more focused on what you’re writing.

How writing sprints work

They are based on the Pomodoro Technique, which encourages you to work for 25 minutes and then take a 5-minute break before going to the next 25-minute working period. When we apply this to our writing session, it means that we write continuously for 25 minutes.

Keep your fingers on the keyboard!

During the writing sprint, you do not surf the net; you do not research anything; you do not edit, and you do nothing else other than write sentence after sentence in your book. Then you get a 5-minute break, and then you start again.

Try to write as fast as you can during each 25-minute slot and see how many words you can write during that time. Then, challenge yourself to write more in each new 25-minute time slot.

If you see that 25 minutes is too long for you, you can try doing 20-minute writing sprints. Or you can go for 30 minutes if you don’t lose focus and you want to push yourself more. Or if you’re really adventurous, set your timer for a 60-minute writing sprint.

I didn’t believe it when I heard other writers talk about the efficiency of writing sprints, but then I tried it and I was amazed at the results. I wrote so much more by using the Pomodoro Technique!

Whether or not you believe it would work, I suggest you give it a try. What do you have to lose? Try it a few times, and if you don’t like it or you feel it doesn’t work for you, you can change your approach. But I highly recommend you try this technique and watch your word count grow.

WRITING SPRINTS TRACKER

To help you keep track of your Pomodoro sessions, I created a Google Sheet that you can download for free so you can monitor your progress after each writing sprint. It calculates your progress for the day after all the writing sprints, shows your full progress in the book and how many words you still have left until the finish line. Use it to make writing days more productive and fun.

Be consistent in your writing

Writing every day makes the job easier. Why? Because if you leave a few days between writing sessions, you might forget what you wrote, or you might forget what you want to write.

If you only have half an hour per day to write, you don’t want to use half of that time to trace your thoughts, to remember where you were or what you’re supposed to write next. You want to spend as much of that time as possible writing and advancing your book.

Consistency is equally important if you’re a weekend writer. If you don’t have time to write during the week, and choose to write only on weekends, then it would be easier for you if you could write every weekend, or every second weekend. Just don’t let too many weekends go between your writing sessions so you don’t lose momentum and so you don’t waste too much time reading through what you last wrote and remembering why you wrote that and where you were trying to go with it.

Have fun writing your book

Finally, a significant aspect of writing a book is to have fun writing it! Enjoy the time you spend creating and putting your ideas into words, sentences, paragraphs, and chapters!

Don’t view writing as a chore. View it as a fun experience during which you get to explore your imagination, to explore new ideas, and to share them with the people who will read your book. If you do that, you’ll be looking forward to your writing sessions, regardless of how short they might be. You won’t even see the time fly. Just make sure you set up a timer so you don’t forget to go to work because you’re having too much fun writing.

Attempting to write a book with a full-time job is not easy. But with patience, dedication, perseverance, and most of all, passion, you will manage to write that book you’ve been dreaming of writing.

I wish you the best of luck in writing your book! And remember to have fun on your writing journey!

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Now it’s your turn. Let me know in the comments what your best tips are for writing a book while working full-time.

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