Stop saying you're "trying" to write a book

<p>If you&#39;ve started writing your book, but still find yourself saying things like “I&#39;m trying to write a book” or “I&#39;m an aspiring author,” I want to challenge you to stop.Not because words magically make you a successful author—but because the way we talk about our work can shape how seriously we take it, and how seriously other people take it too.If you&#39;re writing the book, you&#39;re not trying to write it.You&#39;re writing it.Chapters:00:00 Stop minimizing your writing00:50 “I&#39;m trying to write a book”02:24 “I&#39;m an aspiring author”03:16 Why this language matters04:43 Stop using “trying” as your default05:07 How other people hear you05:54 Writer vs. author06:40 Own the identity07:02 Stop waiting for permissionAnd if you&#39;re writing, you&#39;re a writer.In this video, I talk about the language I think many aspiring writers use to unintentionally minimize what they&#39;re doing, and why I think it&#39;s time to own the identity.If you&#39;re a busy parent, professional, or otherwise full-time human being who&#39;s finally making room for the book you&#39;ve wanted to write, I hope this gives you a little encouragement to take your work seriously.You&#39;re already doing it.If you want help building the foundation of your story, I created something that will help, and I want you to have it as my gift for hanging out with me today. https://framework.tcburr.com</p><p><br></p><p>Work with meI help writers make real progress on their books while navigating the messy reality of work, family, doubt, and everything else. If you&#39;d like to explore working together, tell me a little about your book and where you&#39;re stuck:https://forms.gle/DLqgG7GbqRQR1TPS7The tool I use to write my book:https://deckle.studio/?coupon=STORY⬆️ This is my affiliate link. If you purchase through this link, I&#39;ll get a small commission for referring you, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the channel! </p><p><br></p><p>PS: I borrowed the idea of &quot;Soundtracks&quot; from Jon Acuff&#39;s book. It&#39;s one of my favorites. Get it and other books, tools and resources I use and love here: https://books.tcburr.com#WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WritersOfYouTube #WritingMotivation #AspiringAuthor #FirstTimeAuthor</p>