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How to Write a Book as an Entrepreneur Without Feeling Overwhelmed: Author Coaching Tips

  1. How to Write a Book as an Entrepreneur Without Feeling Overwhelmed: Author Coaching Tips Candy Messer 25:28

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Writing a book can be one of the most powerful ways to grow your business, establish credibility, and share your expertise, but many entrepreneurs never get started because they feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or stuck in perfectionism.

In this video, we discuss:

• The first step every entrepreneur should take before writing a book

• How identifying your reader's transformation shapes a successful book

• The three keys to writing a book that supports your business goals

• Why perfectionism often prevents writers from making progress

• Different approaches to structuring and organizing your book

• The importance of accountability, community, and support systems

• How to align your book with your mission, audience, and business strategy

If you've been thinking about writing a book but aren't sure where to begin, this episode is filled with practical insights, encouragement, and proven strategies to help you move from idea to published author.

Write with purpose. Build with intention. Share your expertise.

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Why so many entrepreneurs never start writing a book

00:16 – Welcome to Biz Help for You

00:25 – Meet Donna Knutson

01:14 – The first step: defining your reader's transformation

03:00 – Understanding the impact your book should create

04:30 – The three keys to writing a successful book

06:00 – How perfectionism keeps writers stuck

09:00 – Finding the right structure for your writing process

12:00 – Aligning your book with your business mission

15:00 – Editing, organizing, and refining your manuscript

18:00 – The importance of accountability and writing communities

21:00 – Traditional publishing vs. self-publishing considerations

22:30 – Audiobooks and choosing the right format

23:45 – Donna's final advice for aspiring authors

24:15 – Final thoughts and key takeaways

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Candy Messer Profitability/Growth Advisor, Fractional COO

Candy Messer is a profitability advisor and Clockwork Fractional COO working with entrepreneurs to help them have successful businesses. Experienced in bookkeeping since 1998, Candy understands the stresses business owners face and offers customized services to meet their varying needs.

Her company energizes entrepreneurs by removing the burden of compliance tasks as well identifying issues preventing higher profitability. She also teaches business owners how to take a 4-week vacation and have the company run effectively without them. As a result of using her services, clients have peace of mind and the freedom to do what they love.

Candy is co-author of Business Success With Ease, Navigating Entrepreneurship, Maintain a Solid Mental Health, and Yes, God and is the host of the “Biz Help For You” podcast which can be found on YouTube, as well as multiple podcast channels.

Candy has been married since 1992 to her husband Garth and they have a son, daughter, son-in-law, and three grandsons. When not running her company, Candy enjoys reading, crocheting, baking sourdough bread, and spending time with friends and family.