The Myth of “The Right Time” to Write a Book

How many times have you said to yourself, “I’ll write my book when things slow down”?

When the kids are older. When work is less demanding. When you finally feel ready.

It sounds reasonable. But here’s the truth: there is no perfect time to write a book. Waiting for it is like waiting for a bus that’s not on the schedule — you’ll be waiting forever.

Why We Wait

Postponing your book usually isn’t about time. It’s about fear:

• Fear of not doing it well.

• Fear of being judged.

• Fear of investing energy into something that might not work.

So we dress those fears up as practical reasons — busy calendars, family obligations, competing priorities. And while those things are real, they rarely go away.

What Happens When You Delay

Every year you wait, your book stays locked inside. The message that could have been building your authority, helping your clients, or inspiring someone else… sits in your head instead of their hands.

And something else happens, too: the longer you wait, the heavier the project feels. Procrastination breeds pressure, and pressure makes starting even harder.

The Better Perspective

Here’s the shift: you don’t need more time. You need structure and intention.

Books don’t get written in huge blocks of free time. They get written in pockets of focused effort, guided by clarity of purpose.

The Takeaway

The “right time” isn’t some magical future moment when life slows down. The right time is when you decide your book matters now.

Because every year you wait, you’re not just delaying your book — you’re delaying its impact.

✨If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to write, consider this your sign: the perfect time is a myth. The moment you commit — even in small steps — is the moment your book begins to take shape.