Why Writing a Book is so Difficult
Three reasons I am finding it difficult to finish my book
This is a platform full of writers and readers so I don’t think I will be alone in this issue. There are bound to be other book authors reading this. I am currently working on a full-length book titled, “The Dark Night of the Soul.” The book will be an honest walk-through of Psalm 88, which is commonly referred to as “the darkest Psalm.” It had been pressing on my heart for a long time and I could not resist any longer. So here I am, an aspiring author.
I was so excited when I finished chapter one! I eagerly printed off a couple of copies and gave them to close friends. I was off to the races.
Now? Well, I am halfway through chapter two. Things have slowed down and I am now in the reality check stage. Writing a book is not for the faint of heart.
Of course, I’m not giving up. This book will be written. But I am going to be writing it with a more realistic expectation of what the process is going to be like.
There are three things I am finding especially difficult. Maybe you can relate.
A lack of time and energy
I work a full-time job and father four young children. The youngest of those children has neglected to look up…
