“Unlocking the Secrets: How I Turned My Scribbles Into a Published Book in Just 90 Days”
Writing a book can feel like running a marathon, right? Just think about it: you lace up your shoes, hit the ground running, but somewhere along the way, the excitement can give way to exhaustion. I’ve spent years as a fitness writer—crafting pieces that tickle the brain while sometimes feel more like circus acts than serious articles. You know the kind: the daring feats of “How to Stop Exercising” while trying to hold on to your sanity! So, when the call came to write a book, I leaped at the chance… until the reality hit me. Balancing personal training sessions with the demands of writing a 65,000-word tome is no small feat! But here’s the kicker: once I broke through the initial hurdles, the process wasn’t nearly as daunting as I thought. If you’ve ever found yourself grappling with how to turn a whirlwind of ideas into a coherent book, this piece will resonate with you. Ready to jog down this path with me? Let’s explore! LEARN MORE
(It’s a stolen idea from my fitness career)
I’ve been a fitness writer for years — important articles like I’m a Personal Trainer and Maybe You Need to Stop Exercising, and Finally! Three Ways To Get Bigger Boobs at the Gym—so when the time came to sit down and write an entire fitness book, I was psyched. But how on Earth was I going to write it? I already run a personal training gym in Boston, and I wear all the hats on my twelve-hour days: accounting, coaching, social media production, marketing, and steady-state financial panic. A 65,000 word book? When?
Well, it turned out to be (almost) easy, once I figured out the process. But the beginning? The beginning was a comically long and counterproductive struggle that I pursued for way too long.
Finding time to write
I first started working on my book when I got home at night, since it seemed like the only feasible way to get it done. I typically lead seven to twelve personal training sessions through the day, beginning early in the morning and finishing anywhere between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. So I’d see clients, go home, cuddle with my cats, and then take out my laptop.
I love to write, so finding the writing groove was no problem. I love the material, so motivation was no…
