3 Reasons Most Writers Never Finish or Publish Their Book

3 Reasons Most Writers Never Finish or Publish Their Book

May 16, 2026 · 21 min · Episode 387

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The episode discusses the hidden obstacles that prevent aspiring writers from finishing and publishing their books.

Send us Fan Mail Whether you’ve dreamed of being an author for decades or you’re just starting to put pen to paper, there’s one constant truth: writing—and finishing—a book is no small feat. On this episode of the Authors Who Lead podcast, I want to dive into the hidden obstacles that prevent most aspiring writers from becoming published authors. Drawing from my own journey (including a 24-year gap between my writing dreams and writing reality!), I lay out three major reasons books go unfinis...

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