The Goal Digger Podcast | Top Business and Marketing Podcast for Creatives, Entrepreneurs, and Women in Business 572: Why I Didn't Write a Business Book
Jun 8, 2022
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Started Writing Backwards In A Google Doc
- Jenna Kutcher started her book in a Google Doc titled "I'm going to write a book" and wrote privately without a proposal or agent.
- She wrote the manuscript in small daily sessions, prioritizing writing over planning or external input.
Boxing Yourself Limits Reach
- Jenna realized she was boxing herself in by assuming she had to write the business book people expected.
- She discovered her identity extends beyond entrepreneurship and that narrowing focus would limit impact.
Wrote In Private Then Shared With One Ally
- Jenna wrote the full manuscript in private over months, letting stories pour out in short nightly sessions.
- She only shared access with one team member for accountability before seeking representation.