The Influential Personal Brand Podcast cover image

The Influential Personal Brand Podcast

How to Know When You Should Write a Book | Bill Blankschaen Episode Recap

Apr 26, 2024
Best-selling author Bill Blankschaen discusses the importance of timing and purpose when writing a book. He suggests being prepared to talk about your book for at least two years before diving into writing. The podcast covers topics like establishing thought leadership, creating evergreen content, and promoting audience engagement through exclusive video interviews.
14:11

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Writing a book requires patience and should not be rushed, understanding the purpose and intent of the book is crucial before starting to write.
  • Authors should be willing to continuously promote and discuss their book for years to ensure its longevity and relevance.

Deep dives

Writing a Book: Timing and Considerations

Deciding when to write a book involves more than just setting a date. It requires a thoughtful approach to ensure the book's content is well-developed and meaningful. Writing a book is not the first step in the process; it is the conclusion of your ideas and expertise. Understanding the purpose and intent of the book is crucial as it determines the writing, publishing, marketing, and sales strategies. Additionally, authors must be willing to commit to continuous promotion and discussions about the book for years to come.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode