In the special, unscripted, just for the podcast episode, I describe writing your book in seasons.

Some seasons of life are hectic and busy without a lot of extra time, bandwidth, or energy.

Others may be more laid-back, relaxed, and move at a slower pace.

Why should our writing rhythms look the same, regardless of what else is going on in our lives?

An interview I heard recently with author John Grisham really challenged my thinking on this

Grisham was talking about when he typically writes and said “that’s a good time to write.”

I wondered why he thought this.

And I wonder what it might look like if we gave ourselves permission to write in seasons The way Grisham does.

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I expected John Grisham's writing routine to feel out of reach. He's John Grisham. He's written 40+ novels. I haven't finished one. But when I heard him describe how he actually works, something hit me, because the underlying principles are more accessible than I expected. Get the Early Writer's Blueprint (free) This is the system I use to write my novel in the margins of a full life:👉 https://early.tcburr.comThis video breaks down what Grisham does, why it works, and — more importantly — how to apply the same principles even if you have a full-time job, three kids, and 45 minutes on a good day.📥 Get the Early Writer's Blueprint (free) This is the system I use to write my novel in the margins of a full life:👉 https://early.tcburr.com📖 Get the free STORY Framework. The 5 questions that become the backbone of your novel:👉 https://framework.tcburr.com▶️ Watch the John Grisham interview I reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2XKhWRnR9A&list=WL&index=4⏱ CHAPTERS0:00 You've told yourself it's for someone with a different life0:37 What I expected from Grisham's routine1:10 Principle 1: Set an intention with a start date and deadline2:02 Principle 2: Write 5 days a week (not 7)2:53 Principle 3: Same place, same ritual, no variables3:49 Principle 4: Word count matters less than consistency4:12 Principle 5: Know your ending before you write your beginning4:36 The STORY Framework, how I apply this principle5:32 The Early Writer's Blueprint (my full system)#WritingTips #WriteYourBook #AlreadyAWriter #NovelsForBeginners #WritingRoutine #JohnGrisham #BusyWriter #FirstNovel #WritingMotivation #BookWriting

80% of people say they want to write a book. Less than 1% ever actually do.For most of my adult life, I was in the 80%. I had the idea. I had the dream.

I just kept putting it on the shelf...telling myself I was too busy, not in the right season, waiting for "someday."The problem wasn't discipline. It wasn't talent. It was that I was waiting for permission that was never going to come, and a system that actually worked in my real life.I'm 43 years old. I have a full-time corporate job, three kids, and a very full life. And I'm writing my book. Not because my life got easier. Because I stopped waiting for it to.If you've been carrying a book idea for years and can't figure out why you haven't started, this video is for you.—⬇️ FREE: Download the STORY Framework PDF → The 5-question foundation that helps you build your novel without overwhelm.https://framework.tcburr.com—CHAPTERS0:00 The statistic that stopped me cold0:08 I didn't start writing until I was 410:15 80% want to write a book...less than 1% do0:29 Why it's not about discipline or talent0:38 The real reason dreams stay on the shelf1:18 The fear nobody says out loud1:40 Who I am — and why I'm talking about this1:56 The one decision that changes everything2:12 What this channel is actually about2:20 Barrier 1: Waiting for permission2:48 Let me give you that permission right now3:05 You're not too late3:22 Barrier 2: Waiting for the right season3:46 The truth about finding time4:03 Writing in the margins of a full life4:28 Barrier 3: Not knowing where to begin5:01 Why busy people don't have a discipline problem5:08 The STORY Framework — 5 questions, not 25 plot points5:27 Where to get the free resource5:48 What the STORY Framework solved for me6:14 You need a system, not more willpower6:22 If you've been carrying this dream for years6:36 Dreams only have three destinations7:03 You are already a writer—Related videoshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08fMBfREsNA&t=1shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg4uskKs6qQ&t=387s#writingadvice #howtowriteabook #firstnovel #alreadyawriter #aspiring writer#writingmotivation #novelwriting #busywriters #writingcommunity #bookcreation