the 9 stages of writing a book


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Hey Reader,

I present to you the 9 stages of writing a book:

  1. This is AMAZING I am genius
  2. This is TRASH kill me now
  3. Coffee. Coffee. Coffee. Mushrooms. Coffee. Xanax
  4. Procrasti-running
  5. Pyjamas, typewriter, whiskey, nicotine-stained walls, broken pencils, a cloud of woe, a raven, and a sense of impending doom
  6. I can’t do this why did I think I could do this I can’t even make an omelette
  7. Oh wait I wrote 48,000 words
  8. I’m a fraud
  9. THIS MIGHT ACTUALLY BE GOOD PUBLISH ME IMMEDIATELY

Or… you could shortcut this entire process and book a Book Blueprint Session with me.

All my April spots are gone, but I still have two spots left in March.

Here’s how it works:

  • I send you a detailed questionnaire to fill in and you do that and send it back to me.
  • We book a 90-minute Zoom coaching call.
  • We nail down your idea, reader journey, and rough book structure — and you have everything you need to start writing.
  • We hop on a 30-minute follow-up call to answer your questions, soothe your anxities, and cheer you on

You get:

  • Crystal clarity on your book idea
  • Complete reader journey mapped out
  • Detailed book structure to work from
  • Ongoing writing plan so you create time and space to write
  • Everything you need to start writing independently

Your investment:

  • ÂŁ1,450 + VAT
  • 2.5 hours of time initially
  • Ongoing time carved out to write

This is the difference between another year of faff and actually starting your book.

If you’d like one of my March spots, hit reply now and let’s get your book started.

TTFN,

Vicky 🫡

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