Writing a memoir is a huge undertaking, and one of the earliest hurdles many first time authors face is figuring out how long the process should take. With flashy programs promising a finished book in weeks and horror stories of drafts dragging on for years, it’s easy to feel pressure from both directions. But rushing your memoir often slows you down — especially if you care about producing a thoughtful, high quality manuscript. In this episode, we’re breaking down ten reasons why giving yourself time is the smartest, most sustainable way to actually finish your book.
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Timestamps:
0:00-Intro
5:00 - Creativity suffers
6:27 - Forced stops
9:19 - Problem-solving takes time
11:39 - Taking your time saves money (and time)
13:49 Writing is more than word production
16:19 Rushing undermines the reader's experience
18:09 safety, not speed, fuels writing
21:07 Deferring decisions makes them stack up
23:35 Rushing invites short cuts
25:23 Urgency closes the door on insight
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