So I’m writing a book – Christian nonfiction – with a theme that matches most of my blog posts. I challenge false ideas about Christianity with the truth. I’ve be at this, part-time, for 6 years now. For the past 3 years I’ve been getting up at 4:00 am just so I can get in a couple of hours of writing before heading off to work. In addition to wondering if I will ever finish this book, I’m curious about something… Is 6 years (and counting) a bit extreme for a first-time book written on a part-time basis?
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August 16, 2014 at 1:29 pm
I want to write a book as well. So 6 years sounds long, really long! But at the same time I have never written a book so I wouldn’t know if that is a long time….. :)
Rolain
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August 16, 2014 at 6:20 pm
Hi rolerrol,
I believe that 6 years is unusual. I suspect it takes most people far less time. I spent the first 4 years doing research and compiling notes. Plus, during that time I would often take writing breaks of several weeks at a time. But once I finished the research phase and actually started writing, I got addicted. I so enjoy the process of writing. For the past couple of years I take every opportunity to write.
Good luck with your book. CJ
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