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How Long Should It Take to Write a Book?

How Long Should It Take to Write a Book?

I frequently get the question “How long should it take to write a book?” And I answer, as all good consultants do, “It depends.” I’ve seen clients write books in as little as six weeks or take as long as several years. Factors that influence book-writing timelines A couple of factors can help estimate “longer” […]

Writing Advice from Horror Novels to Bus...

Writing Advice from Horror Novels to Business Books

I’ve never read Stephen King’s novels. I don’t like scary stories—books, movies, campfire tales. But his book On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft is a classic if you’re looking for writing advice. What can a business person trying to write a nonfiction book learn from the king of horror? A lot, it turns out. […]