MAKE THIS THE YEAR YOU WRITE & PUBLISH YOUR BOOK
From Dreaming to Drafting: Why 2026 Is the Year You Finally Write Your Book
Every January we hear it again. That quiet voice that’s been parked in the background all year – “Maybe this is the year I finally write my book.” For countless people, the start of the year isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about finally doing the thing they’ve always known they could do – putting pen to page and telling their story.
Surveys show that more than 80 % of people say they want to write a book someday, yet fewer than 1 % finish and publish one.
That gap between desire and completion isn’t about talent, it’s about what stops you in your tracks: overwhelm, self-doubt, perfectionism and that nagging question, “Where do I even begin?”
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The Real Blocks Between You and Your Book
In my work with aspiring authors, the same internal stories crop up time and again:
- “I’m not a real writer.
- “I need a publisher before I start.”
- “It’s going to take forever.”
- “What if nobody reads it?”
Here’s the truth: those aren’t facts. They’re stories you’re telling yourself. And like all stories, they can be rewritten.
Writing a book isn’t simply a creative task. It’s a mindset one – and the right structures make all the difference.
Why January Brings the Book Dream Back to Life
Psychologically, January gives us something powerful: permission to review, reflect, and reset. That’s why gym sign-ups spike and creative ambitions resurface. But there’s a crucial difference between those who succeed and those who don’t. Successful authors don’t wait for motivation. They build structure. They stop asking “Am I ready?” and start asking “What’s the next step?”
That shift from dreaming to drafting is where everything changes.
Blank Page to Best Seller — A Path You Can Follow
This January, I’ve seen a noticeable uptick in aspiring authors stepping forward and saying: “This is the year I write my book.” Not because they found more time, but because they stopped trying to do it alone.
That’s exactly why I created From Blank Page to Best Seller – a nine-step coaching journey designed to take you from idea to draft to published and market-ready without overwhelm. Here’s a snapshot of how it works:
- Mindset Reset — Own your identity as an author
- Idea Clarity — Choose the right book idea
- Goal Setting — Create your roadmap
- Outline — Map your chapters so you never face a blank page
- Drafting — Write with momentum and no judgement
- Editing & Polishing — Sharpen your manuscript
- Design — Make your book look professional
- Publishing — Go live on Amazon, print or audiobook
- Marketing & Monetisation — Grow your audience and impact
I help people bridge the gap between wanting to write a book and doing it — and 2026 could be your year too.
Your Story Matters — Now Is the Time
If you’re done thinking about writing a book and ready to write one, I’m here to help you make it happen. You don’t need permission or perfection. You just need a process — and someone walking beside you.
Ready to become an author?
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In under 12 months I turned my own story into a book that’s helped thousands. Now I help aspiring authors do the same — with clarity, structure and confidence.
Your book is waiting. Let’s start writing it — this January.
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