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Every week we meet with our department heads to discuss business. Some of us meet with our supervisors daily to get directives on how to enhance the game. How can we improve our services/sales? How can we become more efficient? For 2026, you’re minding your business, and you’re publishing that book. 


    Therefore, it’s time you plan ahead by taking accountability for your goals, now. What does accountability look like?


    Who has time to write a book? Who has time to take off work? Nobody. We make the time. I encourage you to develop a writing schedule. 


    Are you a morning-person? A night owl? Dedicating a timeframe during those precious hours, which you’re willing to create will help bring your dreams into fruition. Put your writing time slot on a calendar. Give yourself a reminder; you do it for your supervisor, regularly. 


    How long will you commit to developing your content? Are you striving for a word-count? Five hundred words makes up one page. Two thousand words or more makes up a chapter. Make the commitment.


    Some of us are not good at writing. That’s understandable. Record yourself. Take a few moments, maybe 15 minutes to tell your story. Then type it up. It may be tedious but we need to start somewhere. We need to have something to edit.


    However, you’ve probably already started writing your book, since you’re reading this blog and doing your homework. Still, it’s imperative we plan ahead and go harder on meeting our goals.


    Who can hold us accountable? To finish our manuscript. Where will we go to have our book formatted? Who can guide us through the Amazon KDP guidelines? Let In Her Own Ink jump on your bandwagon.


    Be desperate to draft your story. Be goal-oriented and give yourself deadlines. Start small, write once or twice a week. Better yet, give yourself a word-count and let your creativity guide you.


    Dr. Eric Thomas says, “when you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you’ll be successful.” 


    Writing a book takes time. Publishing a book can be challenging. Let me walk you through the steps and hold you accountable.


    Accountability starts with making the time to produce content. Committing yourself to a writing routine, which is consistent and realistic for you. Possibility recording your book and typing it up before your next recording. Giving yourself reminders. You show up for your employer, let’s work at enhancing your writing process and getting closer to fulfilling your book visions. 


Call today to schedule your free consultation. Get a quote for services. Call In Her Own Ink: (404)369-0499.
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