Common mistakes that keep great books from being published

In this episode, I’m breaking down the mistakes I see most often with future authors and why so many great books stall out before they ever reach readers. A muddy book message is one of the biggest culprits that will sabotage your success. Without a strong, clear theme, writing and marketing will both suffer. I’ll talk about why skipping a detailed outline costs you time and structural issues later, and why writing for “everyone,” instead of one ideal reader, weakens your message and your promotional efforts. We’ll also get into why treating book writing like any other kind of writing—rather than the distinct skill it is—leads to unnecessary struggle, and why forcing your writing time into an unsustainable schedule is a fast track to burnout. If you want your book to actually make it to publication, this episode is for you. To submit a question, email hello@stacyennis.com or join my email list http://stacyennis.com/join and fill out the form on the page.