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  • How to Write a Book

  • An 11-Step Process to Build Habits, Stop Procrastinating, Fuel Self-Motivation, Quiet Your Inner Critic, Bust Through Writer's Block & Let Your Creative Juices Flow
  • By: David Kadavy
  • Narrated by: David Kadavy
  • Length: 53 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (44 ratings)

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How to Write a Book

By: David Kadavy
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Publisher's summary

Have you thought about writing a book? Do you just not know where to begin? Do you get writer's block just thinking about writing a book?

Best-selling nonfiction author David Kadavy shares his simple process for writing a book. Build confidence, ditch your inner critic, and finally write your book with simple habits you can start today.

You can listen to this short read in under an hour, so it won't get in the way of the one thing standing between you and your book: action!

Download today and make the book you've dreamed of a reality.

Comes with a free sample chapter of David Kadavy's latest audiobook, The Heart to Start.

©2018 Kadavy, Inc. (P)2018 Kadavy, Inc.
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Way More Than A How To Book!

I loved this audiobook because it addressed both the who & what instead of the how. Unfortunately, most people are interested in the how, not the who and what. Therefore, authors write “How To” books in an effort to meet the needs of their customers. Results however come from learning who you need to be or become and what skills will be required. This book discussed both! It identified who you need to become and what skills you will need to write your book in 11 steps. This book delivered on its promise!
“You must either modify your dreams or magnify your skills.” ~Jim Rohn
This book is all about magnification! Buy it!

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EXCELLENT, PRECISE AND USER-FRIENDLY

Even though this book is short, it has a lot of useful information that can definitely aide you in your writing journal. The Narrator was pleasant and easy to listen to. I definitely will be listening again due to all of the helpful suggestions.

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Easy

I liked that I could understand how to write a book following your steps.
I felt more motivated that I could write a book about a MMA fighter because I know him and his story is true and a lot of people could relate.
I am scared to put my name out there and I am still a little nervous if my book becomes popular or fails what do I do?
This book helped me figure out that I need to start writing and find an editor and gave me ideas on how to get my book out there for a first time writer! Loved it, thank you!

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good stuff

Bottom line is stop procrastinating, this book shoves that fact in your face and give you tips to get started. worth the couple bucks

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You need the heart to start...

You can start anytime with writing, David started later in life too. And I think one nice example is Sussana Clarke with her Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. As with almos everything, the key is to start a then be consitent (usually through little chunks). David accuratelly describes that brain reward for having a plan (to write a book here), but actually not starting anything, because it requires effort and investment, which hurts sort of and not doing anything is rewarding too. Anticipation of something can sometime bring more reward than hardships of the actual work, but thanks to it we dont start anything at all (in this case we dont write a book, but that this guide is actually about anything creative and actually about whole life too). Overall nice and comprehensive set of tools & tips.
The audiobook is a bit short for the prince and hence it is free available online, but I like somewhat tip this author.

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Useful and Practical Guide for Beginners

Kadavy writes clearly and eloquently. The advice is as insightful as it is practical. If you’re interested in writing a book, and the perceived magnitude of the whole thing has frozen you into inaction, then let this book thaw you out in under 60 minutes.

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Simple and Inspirational

I bought this book and listened to it on Audible. I LOVED IT!!! Kadavy breaks everything down into simple, bite-sized, VERY DOABLE pieces. He has a great speaking voice and is very easy to listen to. It's short (under an hour), but has a lot of great information. It was so helpful that I'm going to listen at least a second time...and then start writing MY book!

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Easy Read

Better than I imagined. Full of insights and possibilities. Kindle ing a hope that I too could write a book.

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do it

quick easy read to the point . Helps to motivate others to just start writing.

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boring and lots of fluff

nothimg new. the same old advice. Read "On Writimg" ny Steven King" instead
it's so much interesting and onformauive.

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