The biggest surprise about writing a book

Knowing this will save you a lot of angst.

You will be caught off-guard when you discover this:

Writing a book is different than writing anything else.

Whaaaat? Here’s the problem.

We were taught how to write in school. Everyone writes! Should be easy, right?

We think because we’ve written blogs or articles that we switch to book mode easily.

But writing a compelling story for a book or article is a craft. A book is a body of work that calls for more depth. Doing it well takes time. Humility and patience.

If you are struggling with writing a book, it’s not your fault. The job itself is challenging.

How have you adapted to the work of writing long-form? Share your thoughts in the comments below.