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Hosted by author Jim Woods, The Finish Your Book Podcast features short, helpful insights about the different areas writers face when finishing a book.

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    • Feb 26, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 5m AVG DURATION
    • 164 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Finish Your Book Podcast

    Getting Started Writing A Trilogy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 3:50


    You want to write a trilogy. Where should you start? What should you think about as you plan out your series?

    How Do You Find An Editor?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 3:35


    I recently received this question and wanted to share with you how I found an editor. If you have any suggestions or questions, feel free to email me jimwoodswrites@gmail.com

    What should you do first when you want to start writing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 2:59


    Today's episode is all about getting started. And the truth is, every writer struggles with this area (whether they realize it or not). If you have any questions or would like to contact me for consulting or business ideas my email is jimwoodswrites@gmail.com

    Clever ways to keep going (and get more book sales)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 4:12


    Today's show is all about some smart ways to keep going so you finish your book and also how to get some more book sales. Need some support? Ready to finally finish your book? Contact me. Jimwoodswrites@gmail.com

    Write Publish Share Episode 1: Kent Sanders On Writing Short Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 41:09


    On today's episode of the new Write Publish Share podcast I speak with author, ghostwriter, and author coach Kent Sanders about his new book and how he launched his book, 18 Words To Live By.

    A simple way to stay on track AND save time writing your book

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 3:28


    Writers often face the SAME struggles when writing a book. The good news is that means we can learn from each other. On today's podcast I share a way to stay on track and even save time writing your book.   If you'd like some more help, I offer coaching. Feel free to email me jimwoodswrites@gmail.com and just mention that you found me on the podcast. Thanks!

    Should you really write a book?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 2:54


    Have you asked this question? Do you really have a story to tell or are wasting your time? I dive into this topic on today's podcast. 

    Two Ways To Increase Your Motivation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 3:37


    Not feeling like writing? I get it! Here are two ways you can get motivated to write your book! For more support, I offer coaching as well as writer's groups to help you write (and finish) your book. For more info email me jimwoodswrites@gmail.com

    3 Super Powerful Words You Need To Hear

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 2:20


    Feeling stuck? Maybe you're procrastinating or not sure what to do next. If any of this sounds familiar, today's podcast is for YOU!

    How To Find Writing Momentum (Or Get Back On Track)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 4:51


    There will be a time when you need to find some writing momentum. On today's show, I'll give you a simple process to help you start writing again and meeting your writing goals. 

    You Can Now Create A Hardback Book Using Amazon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 6:08


    Want to create a hardback cover of your book? It's never been easier than it is right now! In this episode, I share all the details about how you can create a hardback using Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing. 

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    Why So Many People Never Write A Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 4:32


    You know you want to write a book. But so do the many other people. What's the difference between those who become authors and those who never start actually writing a book? 

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    Keep This In Mind As You Write Your Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 3:58


    Today's episode is about one of the most important things you can ever do as you write a book. 

    2 Ways To Have Clarity With Your Book And To Avoid Writer's Block

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 2:56


    One of the worst feelings in the world is when you start writing your book and you don't know where you're going. With these two simple approaches, you'll have the clarity you want to stay on track.

    Marketing Your Book In A Non-Sleazy Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 5:55


    Afraid to market your book? You're not alone! The good news is there is a way to sell your book and make it fun too!

    The Reasons Why You Should Write A Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 2:52


    Have you ever thought about the reasons why you should write a book? That's what today's show is all about! You'll be surprised what you can do once you become an author! 

    How I Wrote My Novel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 5:56


    I did it! Today's episode is a behind the scenes look at how I wrote my debut novel, Bite The Bullet. I hope this encourages you as you write your book! If you have any questions or need some help, contact me jimwoodswrites@gmail.com

    My Debut Novel, Bite The Bullet, Is Available Now!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 3:19


    I'm super excited to share that my debut novel, Bite The Bullet, is available today. I'm also starting a new series I'm going to share more about how I brought my book into the world and what I wish someone had told me. Thanks for listening!

    The Easy Way To Get Motivation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 4:47


    Lacking in motivation? This podcast will give you some practical, helpful ways to get back on track! If you'd like some more help or even one-on-one coaching, contact me jimwoodswrites@gmail.com

    Writing During The Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 5:26


    It's that time of the year... when many writers struggle to write! Today's podcast will help you stay on track--or even create a plan if you decide to take off during the holidays. Happy Holidays! 

    Are Books Dead?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 5:06


    Should you write a book? Are people actually reading books? I answer this question on today's podcast. 

    Writing A Non-Fiction Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 5:07


    Today's show is all about my approach for my new StoryCrafting book. For more info, contact me jimwoodswrites@gmail.com

    Feeling blocked creatively? Here's what to do.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 4:05


    Some simple ways to get unstuck and keep creating.

    An Easy Way To Get Serious About Writing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 6:18


    In this episode I share how I did with my writing goal for my novel and also talk about the Write Your Book Mastermind, a place where you can get the support you need to write your book. For more info email jimwoodswrites@gmail.com or storycrafting.net/mastermind

    Uncertainty, Problems and Wrapping up a Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 3:35


    Today's episode goes a bit behind the scenes. I share how I'm feeling as I'm polishing my manuscript before I send it to my editor.

    How Do You Find An Editor?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 3:33


    You know you need an editor. How do you find one? I'll share with you lots of tips and tricks you can use to find an editor that is a great fit.  If you would like some help or have any questions, contact me jimwoodswrites@gmail.com

    All about editors for your book

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 3:06


    You definitely want to have an editor for your book. But what kind do you need? I answer this question and more on today's podcast. 

    A Quick Writing Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 2:44


    Today's episode is a quick follow up to the last episode where I laid out the approach I'm using to get some momentum for finishing my book.

    A New Way To Get More Writing Momentum

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 3:15


    I'm trying something new. Something a little crazy to help me wrap up my novel. Maybe this unique approach could work for you too. Thanks for listening! If you are serious about writing a book, contact me: jimwoodswrites@gmail.com I'll help you become an author.

    Focus On This One Thing As You Write Your Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 2:07


    It's important to keep your focus on one specific thing as you write your book. I'll tall you all about it in today's podcast.

    The greatest challenge you'll ever face writing your book

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 2:47


    Today's episode confronts the one thing that is most likely to derail you from writing your book. If you want some help, contact me jimwoodswrites@gmail.com

    How to make sure your book stays relevant

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 3:19


    You've written a great book, why not make sure it stays relevant? In today's episode, I'll show you how to do that. For more writing support, email me jimwoodswrites@gmail.com

    Secrets Most Writers Don't Know Part 5: Writing For Customers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 2:52


    Today's podcast is all about writing a book to build a business. This approach is smart because a book is a long-term asset, unlike most content marketing or social media.

    Secrets Most Writers Don't Know Part 4: Getting Stuck

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 4:23


    Stuck with your writing? This episode is for you!

    Secrets Most Writers Don't Know Part 3: Book Sales

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 3:46


    Today's episode focuses on a secret about Amazon that most writers don't know. I hope you enjoy it! For more writing support, contact me jimwoodswrites@gmail.com  

    Secrets Most Writers Don't Know Part 2: Marketing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 5:09


    Want more book sales? Today's episode will help. Give it a listen! Want more ideas? Email me jimwoodswrites@gmail.com  

    Secrets Most New Writers Don't Know Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 4:39


    Hi there, today's episode features part one of a new series I'm doing all about secrets new writers usually don't know. I hope you enjoy it. If you need some help, I offer coaching for writers. Jimwoodswrites@gmail.com

    Creativity Made Simple

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 5:46


    Today's episode breaks down the creative process and really looks at how to make it more simple. Enjoy!

    A Simple Way To Restore Your Creative Energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 5:00


    Today I share a simple way to restore your creative energy. I've been trying something for a month and I've had some good results. I tell you all about it on today's podcast. If you're tired of being stuck with your writing and you're ready to move forward, my coaching is perfect for you. Email me jimwoodswrites@gmail.com

    A writing secret most authors won't tell you about

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 5:15


    Today I'm pulling back the curtain a bit and sharing some insider secrets that you're likely not going to hear anywhere else. Enjoy!

    Two Words To Unleash Your Creativity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 3:50


    What if there were two words to unblock your creativity? Two words that could inspire you and lead you to crafting better stories? That's what today's episode is all about.  

    The Smart Way To Write A Better Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 3:18


    There's a smart way to write a better book. And it's not that hard either. It just requires more effort from you and more focus. I talk about it on this episode of the Write Your Book Podcast. If you'd like some help with your book, contact me jimwoodswrites@gmail.com

    Should you keep writing or move on to something else?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 4:53


    Today's episode is all about making the choice to keep writing or moving on to another project. I share about by upcoming crime novel and why I was not sure if I should finish it or put it on the backburner.

    The simple way to live a creative life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 2:50


    Today's show is based on an incredible quote from Mary Oliver

    Struggling to create? This conversation I had today will give you clarity.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 4:53


    Today I spoke with a friend of mine who is a great writer. He shared with me a major challenge we all face as creators that blew my mind.

    A simple 2-question exercise to boost your creativity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 3:32


    Today's episode is a simple challenge for you that involves two questions and a piece of paper. Taking just five minutes to do this exercise will give you more clarity and creative energy.

    Choose wonder over worry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 2:29


    Feeling a bit stuck? You're probably worrying a lot and that's causing you stress. Instead, choose worry and you will start to see the opportunities around you.

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    The difference between great ideas and bad ideas.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 3:41


    You're working on something, and you're wondering if it is actually an idea worth pursuing. Today's podcast will help you figure this out.

    How to keep going when things get tough

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 2:58


    Not having fun writing your book? Every writer feels that way at times. This podcast episode will help you get through those times so you can keep putting words on the page. Want more support? Contact me: jimwoodswrites@gmail.com

    How to have more creative success

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 3:07


    Are you really fulfilled with your creative work? That's what today's show is all about.

    A simple way to create more than ever before.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 3:49


    Today's episode is all about a simple tool I'm using to create more than ever before.

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