Do you have a book in you?

80% of people say they want to write a book at some point in their lives.

Fewer than 1% ever do.

Not because they lack ideas.

Not because they aren’t intelligent.

But because intention rarely turns into action without structure, deadlines, and accountability.

The gap between wanting to write a book and actually writing one isn’t talent.

It’s decision and execution.

If you’re waiting to feel like a “good enough” writer before you start,
you’ll never write it.

Perfection is the most common—and quiet—reason books never get written.

After years of working with aspiring authors, I’ve seen this pattern repeatedly:
• The people who wait to “get better” never begin
• The people who begin, imperfectly, do get better

The five writers currently writing their books didn’t wait for confidence.

They didn’t over-polish their ideas.

They didn’t ask everyone for permission.

They made a decision.

They committed to:
– a container
– a timeline
– an outcome

Writing isn’t something you master before you start.

It’s something you learn by writing.

And here’s what most people don’t realise:

Writing a book without intention often leads to frustration.

Writing a book with a business lens creates clarity, authority, and momentum.

In the live webinar happening in two days, I’ll walk you through:
– Why “writing when you feel ready” keeps books unfinished
– How to scope a book you can actually complete in 30 days
– What Book → Authority → Income looks like in practice

Most people don’t fail because they can’t write.

They fail because they never decide.

P.S.: Write your book in 30 days here.

10 Things That Will Work For Writers in 2026

Everyone is talking about what will work in 2026.

Here’s my distilled view after digging into the data, trends, and creator behaviour, specifically for writers and newsletter creators.

1. Creator money will keep growing
↳ Because brands are moving budget to trusted, creator-led distribution—not anonymous media.

2. AI-assisted writing will become default
↳ Because AI will be everywhere; human judgment, voice, and credibility will become the premium.

3. Email newsletters keep winning
↳ Because owned audiences outperform rented platforms when algorithms reset.

4. Writing + video becomes the power combo
↳ Because one strong idea travels further when distributed across formats.

5. Micro-products outperform big courses
↳ Because buyers want fast ROI, not long commitments.

6. Communities get smaller and more serious
↳ Because people want accountability and progress, not noisy group chats.

7. Books will keep the authority power
↳ Because in an AI-dominated world, a book will become a credibility artifact.

8. Done-with-you will beats Do-it-yourself
↳ Because implementation, speed, and structure matter more than information.

9. Distribution matters more than writing skill
↳ Because great ideas still need reach to convert into income.

10. Writers will build businesses training humans for the AI era.
↳ Because people and teams will need to learn how to think, write, communicate, and build trust in AI-heavy workplaces.

The through-line?
Less content.
More clarity.
More outcomes.
More authority.

That’s why the smartest move for many writers in 2026 is still this:

Write a strategic book.

Not to “become an author.”

But to anchor your authority, attract the right clients, and build a business around something solid.

If you’ve been quietly thinking, “Maybe this is the year I write my book,” you’re probably right.

P.S.: Write your book in 30 days here.

7 things I will stop doing in 2026

After six and a half years of writing online, I’ve learned this the hard way:
Growth doesn’t come from doing more.

It comes from doing things that matter.

In 2026, I want to build a $10K/month business on the back of my book, ‘One Book To $100K’

I can’t keep operating like a hobbyist, even if I’m a consistent one.

So here’s what I’m deliberately stopping:

1️⃣ Waiting until I feel ready
Ready is a feeling. Results come from decisions.

2️⃣ Creating scattered content
Everything I publish now points to one clear idea and one clear outcome.

3️⃣ Building multiple products instead of one focused offer
Depth beats breadth. Always.

4️⃣ Selling to people who aren’t ready to buy
I’m done convincing. I’m here to support decision-makers.

5️⃣ Confusing activity with progress
Busy isn’t the same as effective.

6️⃣ Underpricing my thinking
Experience is not content. It’s capital.

7️⃣ Believing that writing more content will solve everything

Less content. More intention. Clearer pathways.

This isn’t about working harder in 2026.

It’s about working at a different level.

Next week, I’ll share the flip side:

7 things I will be doing in 2026 to build a $10K/month business—on the back of one book.

If you’re rethinking how you show up this year, you’re not late.

You’re right on time.

Write your book in 30 days here.

How To Write A Short Book And Turn It Into A Business

Most people never write a book because they think it has to be big.

Big idea.

Big word count.

Big commitment.

Big disruption to their life.

So they postpone it.

For years.

Here’s the truth most people don’t want to hear:

👉 Your first business book should be short.

Not because you have less to say — but because clarity beats volume.

A short book forces you to:

  • Decide what you actually stand for
  • Say one thing well instead of ten things poorly
  • Respect your reader’s time
  • Finish (which is the real power move)

Some of the most effective authority-building books are not 300 pages.

They are:

  • 80–120 pages
  • Built around one clear idea
  • Designed to solve one painful problem
  • Written to open doors — not win literary prizes

A short book is not a “lesser” book.

It’s a strategic asset.

It can:

  • Position you as an expert
  • Become the foundation of your offer
  • Feed your content for months
  • Attract clients who already trust you
  • Turn into workshops, cohorts, consulting, or speaking

You don’t need more content.

You need the right container for your knowledge.

If you’ve been sitting on an idea, waiting for “someday” to write your book, this is your opportunity.

I’m hosting a free webinar on 4 January at 4:00 PM PST: “How To Write A Short Book And Turn It Into A Business”

I’ll show you:

  • What makes a short book powerful
  • How to structure it without overwhelm
  • And how to turn it into income, without sleazy marketing

Your book doesn’t have to be long.

It has to be done and deployed.

See you at the webinar.

Why I Deleted Half My Offers (And Made More Money)

There was a time when I had too many offers.

  • A digital product here
  • A course I planned to launch
  • Some 1:1 coaching
  • Custom sessions I created on request
  • And ideas for at least 3 more things in my Google Docs

I thought having more offers meant more chances to earn.
But all it did was confuse my audience, and drain my energy.

People didn’t know what to buy.
I didn’t know what to focus on.

And nothing was gaining real traction.
It looked like variety.
But it was actually noise.

So I did something radical: I deleted half my offers.

Not because they were bad.
But because they didn’t align with my core transformation:

Helping experts turn their knowledge into income, on their own terms.

I kept the ones that:

  • Were simple to deliver
  • Felt aligned with my long-term vision
  • Solved a clear problem
  • Made both me and my clients feel energized

Suddenly, my business got simpler.
And stronger.

Here’s what happened when I simplified:

  • I stopped explaining 5 things, and started owning one
  • My audience instantly understood how I could help them
  • I had more time to improve the offers that mattered
  • My messaging became sharper
  • My income went up, because clarity builds confidence

Turns out, simplicity doesn’t limit your business.
It unlocks it.

Here’s my invitation to you this week:
Audit your current offers.
Make two lists:

  1. What’s draining me?
  2. What’s driving results with ease?

Then ask: What would happen if I gave myself permission to let go of the rest, even temporarily?

Because success doesn’t come from doing everything.
It comes from doing the right things, deeply.

Writing isn’t about time management.

It’s about your energy flow.

You can carve out 2 hours on your calendar.
Sit at your desk. Open your laptop.
But if your energy is flat, the words won’t come.

I’ve learned this the hard way.
On days when my energy is high, I can write 1,000 words in an hour and still feel light.
On low-energy days, I can stare at the same sentence for thirty minutes, and it still feels wrong.

Here’s what shifted everything for me:
Instead of asking myself, “Do I have time to write?” I ask, “What’s my energy level at the moment?”

Sometimes, that means writing first thing in the morning before the world intrudes.
Sometimes, it’s after a walk, when my mind is clear.
Other times, it’s at night, when the house is quiet and ideas finally breathe.

Writing with energy flow feels different:
– Words don’t resist, you channel them.
– The work feels lighter, even joyful.
– You stop forcing and start allowing.

If you’ve been struggling with consistency, maybe it’s not about willpower.
Maybe it’s about learning when your energy flows best, and riding that current.
Writing becomes less of a grind and more of a practice in alignment.