Get All Access for $5/mo

9 Tips to Stay Motivated When Writing a Book It's hard to get past the blank screen and start writing, but here are a few tips that can help.

By Brian Tracy

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

Entrepreneur Network partner Brian Tracy knows better than almost anyone what it takes to write a book because he's written dozens of them himself. One of the biggest keys is to stay motivated and consistent with your writing. So, in this video, Tracy explains nine tips you can use to keep writing and meet your deadlines.

Start by doing the most obvious thing: Write often. Get used to the habit of writing -- of carving out time in your day to work on your writing and to get past the initial intimidation of the blank screen. You can create small writing goals -- in fact, consistently accomplishing small writing goals is often a more successful goal than trying to start and finish a full book in a single week.

Click play to learn more strategies and tips from Tracy's experiences as an author.

Related: 7 Steps to Living a Fulfilled Life

Entrepreneur Network is a premium video network providing entertainment, education and inspiration from successful entrepreneurs and thought leaders. We provide expertise and opportunities to accelerate brand growth and effectively monetize video and audio content distributed across all digital platforms for the business genre.

EN is partnered with hundreds of top YouTube channels in the business vertical. Watch video from our network partners on demand on Amazon Fire, Roku, Apple TV and the Entrepreneur App available on iOS and Android devices.

Click here to become a part of this growing video network.

Brian Tracy

Chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International, Speaker and Author

Brian Tracy is chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International. He is the leading coach on the topics of leadership, self-esteem, goals and success psychology. Learn more at BrianTracy.com

Want to be an Entrepreneur Leadership Network contributor? Apply now to join.

More from Brian Tracy

The Personality Traits That Define a Successful Problem-Solver

Go From Unmotivated to Goal-Oriented With These Hacks

Successful Leaders Incorporate These Steps When Creating a Company Vision

Editor's Pick

Business News

Is One Company to Blame for Soaring Rental Prices in the U.S.?

The FBI recently raided a major corporate landlord while investigating a rent price-fixing scheme. Here's what we know.

Side Hustle

This Former Starbucks Employee Started a Side Hustle That's Making More Than $70,000 a Month — and He's Not Done Yet

When Tom Saar moved to New York City, he spotted a lucrative business opportunity.

Business News

Amazon Has a Blank Book Problem: Buyers Report Receiving Fakes of Bestselling UFO Book

The book looked fine on the outside, but the inside was out-of-this-world.

Business Ideas

63 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2024

We put together a list of the best, most profitable small business ideas for entrepreneurs to pursue in 2024.

Business News

Paramount Leadership Alludes to Layoffs If Merger Does Not Go Through

Paramount is awaiting approval on its merger with Skydance Media from majority shareholder Shari Redstone.

Business News

Microsoft Reportedly Lays Off Over 1,500 Employees in Cloud Sector as Partnership with OpenAI Strengthens

Alphabet also reportedly laid off employees from several teams in Google's cloud unit last week.