The Journey of Writing a Book

June 19, 2019 / Tanja Pajevic / blog / No Comments

(This is part 3 of a 3-Part Series: What I Wish I’d Known Then.) The Journey of Writing a Book I don’t take writing a book lightly. There’s a reason it’s on so many bucket lists, just like there’s a reason that many folks never start. And that’s because it’s hard work. Writing a book is a journey. Have you ever noticed how the hardest (and most-rewarding) parts of life are described as a journey? Parenting is a journey. Grief is a journey. Life itself is a journey. And, my friends, so is writing a book. That’s because it’ll take everything you have. In return, it’ll grow and stretch you in ways you can’t comprehend. When you come out the other side, you might not recognize yourself. You’ll be stronger, surer in yourself and your abilities. More empowered. And you won’t be the […]

How Long Does it Really Take to Write a Book?

June 5, 2019 / Tanja Pajevic / blog / No Comments

This is Part 2 of a 3-Part Series: What I Wish I’d Known Then. (Click here if you missed Part 1: Don’t Give Away Your Power) In my Memoir Mastery class this week, we’ve been talking about expectations. A lot of times, folks think that writing a book will be easier than it is. We simply don’t know what’s involved and how long it’ll take. And if you’ve seen those Write Your Book in a Weekend programs, that’ll create its own unrealistic expectations. On the other end of the spectrum are the literary/academic folks, who think it’ll take years and years to perfect the craft of creating a perfect book. More on that in a sec. Let’s start with the Write a Book in a Weekend camp first. Is it really possible to write a book in a short period of time? It […]