What you can learn from Dan Brown about writing your book

Writing a book is a real commitment. Whether you’re writing nonfiction or fiction, staying IN the book while you write is essential.

In “Top Five Secrets To Writing More, and Selling More of Your Writing” I wrote about the shortcomings of working memory in the The Magical Number Seven, Plus Or Minus Two. Your long term memory finds it hard to cope with the thousands of items of information you need to remember when you’re writing a book too.

That’s why it’s important to write every day.

In The Wait of the World’s on Dan Brown - WSJ.com bestselling author Dan Brown is quoted on his working habits:

“… ‘For me, writing is a discipline, much like playing a musical instrument; it requires constant practice and honing of skills. For this reason, I write seven days a week. So, my routine begins at around 4:00 AM every morning, when there are no distractions.’”

Many writers write every day, even on vacation. This is because when you don’t write every day, you get rusty. Everything takes longer; you’ve lost the rhythm of writing.

If you’re struggling with writing your book, start writing every day. It makes all the difference.