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June 17th, 2026

The Process of Writing a Book

  1. The Process of Writing a Book Jody Maberry 20:11

“Everybody wants to be an author, and nobody wants to be a writer.”

Episode Chapters

[00:00:29] Jody shares the seven-year journey of a book idea

[00:01:27] Jeff explains why helping people take action excites him

[00:03:00] Reaching more than 62,000 words in a few months

[00:06:07] Why most people struggle to finish a book

[00:10:12] The importance of preparation before writing

[00:12:47] Why shortcuts are not always the answer

[00:16:39] How motivation follows action, not the other way around

Most people don’t struggle with ideas. They struggle with action. How many great ideas are sitting in your notebooks waiting for the right time?

Jody Maberry and Jeff Barnes explore the process of turning an idea into a finished book. Jody shares how a project that sat untouched for seven years has grown into more than 60,000 words. All it took was a change in his approach and consistent action. Jeff explains why so many aspiring authors get stuck, why preparation matters more than most people realize, and how motivation often follows action rather than creating it.

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Jody Maberry Jody Maberry-Podcast Host

Jody Maberry is a former park ranger who became the happiest podcaster on earth. With more than 2,400 podcast episodes across several shows, Jody's podcasts have been listened to more than 4 million times. Jody has been heard around the world on shows such as The Park Leaders Show, Creating Disney Magic, Come Rain or Shine, and Great Escape Radio, among many others.  It's not just his voice that makes Jody a popular host; it's his curiosity, versatility, and ability to create a captivating conversation about any topic. He has hosted podcasts about Disney, recreation, travel writing, leadership, pharmacy, real estate, and self-improvement. His reputation in podcasting has led Jody to be featured in INC, Entrepreneur, The Business Journals, and Bizable TV.  Along with Lee Cockerell, he was nominated for Best Business Podcast and the People's Choice Awards for the popular Creating Disney Magic podcast.

Jody has also become a trusted voice for executives leaving the corporate world. As a guide in the wildernessof personal branding, Jody has worked with executives from well-known companies like Disney, government
officials, and professional athletes.  Jody's storytelling and unique outside perspectiveconnect with audiences and individuals, whether behind a podcast microphone, on the stage, or at a conference table.