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Shut Up and Write Your First Book: 48 Reasons That Stand in your Way

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3H 42min
Language
English
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Non-Fiction

• Have you been told time and time again that you should write a book?

• Is fear and procrastination preventing you from achieving this goal?

• Are you ready to finally smash your excuses and become a published author?

In this must-read book, Australia’s leading book mentor Natasa Denman shares the proven tips and strategies that will set you up for your book writing success. Natasa has helped hundreds of people just like you, from all around the world, go from uncertain, fearful and confused, to published authors. Having heard every reason under the sun from the thousands of people she has met at her writing seminars, in this book she unpacks the 48 main obstacles that come up time and time again.

Shut Up and Write Your First Book is the first book in the game-changing trilogy that includes Ultimate 48 Hour Author and Shut Up and Sell Your First Book. Packed with powerful insights, you’ll discover the underlying reasons why so many people give up on their dreams of becoming the author they always wanted to be – and how you can smash through the excuses and make it happen.

This book will help you work on your mindset and get you out of your own way. Don’t be like the unfortunate majority who realise it actually takes a bloody long time NOT to write a book. If you are sick and tired of making excuses, let Natasa show you how you can overcome all of the obstacles that are blocking your path. It’s time to Shut Up and Write Your First Book!

© 2025 Natasa Denman (Audiobook): 9798318452369

Release date

Audiobook: 19 March 2025

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